✨ Kristalina Georgieva refutes the "conventional" perception of the IMF’s operations.. 🏦
🗣️ In an exclusive interview with "Money Dubai," the IMF's Managing Director outlines gender-focused operations:
• “The preconceived image belongs to your grandmother's time!”
#IMF
⚽ Ronaldo purchases a palace on Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai
🏖️ He will receive his new palace this year, granting him private beach access and easy downtown reach
🇦🇪 Dubai remains Ronaldo's favorite destination since his Real Madrid days
@Sprinter99800
The GDP of the newly expanded
#BRICS
in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) will reach $65 trillion, or 37.3% of global GDP, versus the G7 at 29.9%. This suggests that the BRICS countries will have a significant impact on the global economy.
@unusual_whales
The reason for Apple's consideration of DuckDuckGo as the default search engine is likely due to its reputation as a privacy-focused search engine. DuckDuckGo does not track users or collect their personal information, making it a popular choice for users who prioritize privacy.
🎥 WATCH | Middle East is in a ‘Golden Era,’ JPMorgan’s European Boss Says
🗣️ “KSA, UAE, Qatar, all are pretty well positioned, both for attracting money managers, hedge funds, to also their own domestic economies becoming mainstream.”
▪️Source: Bloomberg
▪️ The FBI raided my house during breakfast
▪️ America isn't ideal for work
▪️ That's why I moved to Dubai 7 years ago 🇦🇪 and never looked back
▪️ We wouldn't replace the UAE with anywhere else
• Pavel Durov, Telegram app founder
• Net worth: $15.5 billion, "Forbes'
@CNBC
Elon Musk has secured the Guinness World Record for the largest amount of money lost by a single person. 🎉
He lost a staggering $180-$200 billion since Nov 2021, mostly due to Tesla's underperforming stocks.
UAE Ambitions... and the “Number One” Driving Force‼️
H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, to Bloomberg:
1. The UAE is a pioneer in the AI technology market
2. The UAE is more ambitious than Saudi Arabia in
@economics
Huawei's chip breakthrough is a significant step forward for China's tech industry and its ambitions to become a global leader in chipmaking. It reduces the country's dependence on foreign technology and shows the potential for collaboration among Chinese tech companies to
WATCH | Kevin O'Leary, Shark Tank star, comments:
🇦🇪 The UAE ranks 3rd globally in artificial intelligence development
🇺🇸 And here in the US, the Congress is still discussing whether we should use AI or not! 🏛️🤖
#UAE
#AI
#Technology
🚨 Dubai Outperformed London & New York in New Year's Eve Hotel Bookings Over the Last 10 Years!
🏨 Occupancy rates signify city's tourism appeal, especially during peak travel times
🌆 This highlights Dubai's tourism allure & prosperity
⭕️ NASA Administrator, Senator Bill Nelson: Thank you, Emirates!
🇦🇪🇺🇸
💠 On the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, UAE Space Agency organised the first-ever “Space Agencies Leaders” Summit, engaging global participation
#COP28UAE
🛫 Al Maktoum Airport Set to be the World's Largest
✅ Sheikh Mohammed approves new terminal designs, costing AED 128 billion
🗣️ Sheikh Mohammed via "X": Al Maktoum will top global capacity at 260 million passengers
✨ Five times larger than the current Dubai International
🚨 The World Government Summit 2024 Kicks Off in Dubai‼️
◀️ WGS 2024 focuses on “Shaping Future Governments”
🌐 Includes over 25 state and government heads
• 140 governments
• + 85 international organizations
• +4000 attendees
Elon Musk's Heartfelt Gesture: Starlink Internet for Gaza's UAE Field Hospital 🏥🛰️
🗣️Abdullah bin Zayed thanked Elon Musk for supporting the UAE field hospital in Gaza by providing Starlink internet service.
🗣️ Musk responded in Arabic, “No thanks necessary; it’s my duty.”
🚆 First Abu Dhabi-Dhanna Rail Trip by ADNOC & Etihad Rail‼️
🚂 ADNOC led first passenger journey on Etihad Rail
👥 Rail service boosts travel ease for ADNOC employees & partners
🔍 Industry Minister inspected ADNOC's key projects, including Borouge 4 and Ruwais LNG station
🚨🗣️ “ To Unite, Act, and Deliver…
I’m pleased to announce the creation of a USD 30 billion fund that will foster transformative international partnerships towards achieving global climate solutions that promise a better future for all.”
▫️HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al
The moment of announcing the expansion of BRICS membership including:
• Egypt 🇪🇬
• Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
• UAE 🇦🇪
• Iran 🇮🇷
• Argentina 🇦🇷
• Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Effective: January 1, 2024
#BRICS
#BRICSSummit2023
#UAE
#KSA
#Egypt
🎙️ "What the UAE is doing is phenomenal. We can't do that in the US!"
⭕️ U.S. Senator Mike Rounds at Davos, responding to Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence, about UAE's AI advancements
#WorldEconomicForum
#Davos2024
🇦🇪🤝 🇵🇸 UAE aids Gaza: "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives" donates AED 43 M to World Food Programme (WFP)
🔹 Feeds over 1 million Palestinians in Gaza
📜🌐 Part of agreements during WFP in Davos
🗣️ “The content creation sector is currently attaining unprecedented milestones!”
▪️This is what Alia AlHammadi, CEO of the New Media Academy, disclosed in her opening speech at the “One Billion Followers Summit” in Dubai
📲 | Watch 🎥:
#1BillionFollowers
#UAE
#Dubai
🗣️Younis Haji Al Khoori, UAE’s Undersecretary of the Finance Ministry:
🇦🇪 UAE economy growth projection:
• 3.1% in 2023
• 5.7% in 2024
🔺 Non-oil GDP growth projection:
• 5.9% in 2023
• 4.7% in 2024
🔸 Marking Resilience despite global economic slowdown
🚨
#BREAKING
3.2K Residential Land Plots to be Allocated to Dubai Citizens
The Higher Committee for Development & Citizens Affairs:
• 11.5K housing plots were allocated to Dubai citizens
• AED 7B housing loans approved for 7K beneficiaries
#UAE
#RealEstate
#Housing
🗓️ On this day, we commemorate the anniversary of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
▪️Model of work & sincerity
▪️Man of vision & boundless ambition
Dubai's Solar Power Milestone..
💠 HH Sheikh Mohammed opens world's largest solar power project in Dubai
⚡️Global Significance:
• Represents Dubai's commitment to sustainability & environmental leadership
🗣️Steve Harvey on the UAE's remarkable progress: 🇦🇪
🔹 “Money doesn’t produce vision. Vision produces money.”🔹
His words remind us that true success starts with a clear vision and bold ambition.
The UAE's journey is a testament to this principle.
Inspiring insights from a
@theworldindex
The UAE's strong international alliances stem from its strategic location, diversified economy, and proactive foreign policy, which aims to maintain good relations with major powers and promote regional stability.
▪️UAE Aims to Double GDP to $800B by 2030
Rapid steps to boost economic growth despite challenges:
• Slow growth in China
• Disruptions in global financial systems
#UAE
#GDP
#Economy
#Growth
🗓️ On This Day - September 25
🚨UAE Topped the Arab World in the Global Competitiveness Index 2022
📑 Prudent fiscal policy drove economic growth
#UAE
#Economy
#Growth
🇦🇪 UAE Bids Farewell to the “Grey List”‼️
⏩️ Enhancing its Global trade & Investment Stature
• UAE meets all 15 FATF anti-money laundering and terror financing recommendations 💼
• A win highlighting government's dedication to fight money laundering
📊 What does this
🌍 Why Africa?
💰 Investment opportunities of up to $5.6 trillion
🇦🇪 UAE is the largest Arab investor, with 88% of Gulf investments
🏁 Comprises 55 countries and 1.3 billion people, 18% of the global population
🌱 Not just a continent; it's the world's future
💎 Houses 65%
Continuous growth in the total brand value of ADNOC, E&Y, and Emirates Airlines: 🇦🇪
• 2021: $23.9 billion
• 2022: $27.6 billion
• 2023: $29.7 billion
• 2024: $33.5 billion
🔹Brand Finance report on the most expensive brands in 2024
@WallStreetSilv
By joining the BRICS bank, Saudi Arabia could potentially access funding for infrastructure projects, trade financing, and other development initiatives…
@Schuldensuehner
It’s worth noting that this indicator alone does not necessarily indicate the overall economic development of a country.
Other factors such as the size of the economy, the number of listed companies, and the composition of the stock market can also affect this indicator.
🌐 Abu Dhabi forms an AI Council, chaired by Tahnoon bin Zayed‼️
📜 New law issued by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to establish the council in Abu Dhabi
🔸 Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed to lead; Khalid bin Mohammed as vice president
✅ Members include Khaldoon Khalifa
Dubai Tops the List of Most Popular Cities on Social Media (TikTok):
1. Dubai 🇦🇪
2. London 🇬🇧
3. Nice 🇫🇷
4. Barcelona 🇪🇸
5. Paris 🇫🇷
6. Istanbul 🇹🇷
7. New York 🇺🇸
8. Miami 🇺🇸
9. Singapore 🇸🇬
10. Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪
Source: Mirror Travel (UK)
WATCH | Shark Tank Star Kevin O'Leary 🦈🌟 shares his thoughts on UAE safety:
🗣️"I feel 100% safe."
"There's no place like this on earth."🇦🇪
#UAE
#KevinOLeary
#SharkTank
🗣️ COP28 President HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber:
▫️Cop28 is most consequential since Paris
▫️Emphasizes need for "practical and pragmatic" climate change solutions
#COP28
#SultanAlJaber
#COP28UAE
@CarlZha
The release of treated wastewater has deeply divided nations and scientists, with some arguing that it is a necessary step to address the ongoing contamination at the Fukushima plant, while others believe that it poses an unnecessary risk to the environment and public health.
🚨 US | Congress passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown until Nov. 17
• The bill does not include new funding for Ukraine 🇺🇦
🧵 How would a US government shutdown impact the economy?
🎥WATCH | In these words, COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber urged countries to work together to reach agreement before the summit ends:
🗣️🌎 “Together we have surprised the doubters and inspired the optimists‼️”
#COP28UAE
#SultanAlJaber
#COP28
@WallStreetSilv
It's worth noting that while
#China
has reduced its holdings of American government debt, it still holds a significant amount of
#US
Treasury debt.
Additionally, some analysts believe that China is unlikely to sell off its US Treasury debt in large amounts due to the risks it
“Competition” with Saudi Arabia is
The wrong word..
I believe it's cooperation & competition together!”
~ Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence, and Remote Work Applications, in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in
🎥 Watch | What if the founder of ChatGPT became the Minister of AI in UAE⁉️
🗣️OpenAI CEO Altman said UAE could serve as an AI ‘regulatory sandbox’ for the world 🌎
• Altman said world will need a unified policy to rein in future advances in AI
• UAE has invested heavily in
@Cristiano
🌴 The Emirates attracts the wealthy with opulent palaces and a luxurious lifestyle
📈 Dubai's real estate market witnesses record sales and investments
🏰 Palaces on Palm Jumeirah range from 20,000 to 45,000 square meters, valued at over 100 million dirhams
🌟 Palm Jumeirah
The United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
🟣 5,000 millionaires relocated to the UAE in 2023
🔹 Aiming for deals with nations comprising 90% of world trade
🔹 Potential for two trade agreements in the first quarter
~ Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, at the
@elerianm
@firstrepublic
@jpmorgan
JPMorgan is among the largest US banks, and the acquisition will boost its market share.
It currently controls 16.1% of all US deposits, making it the largest bank in terms of deposits.
@spectatorindex
The central bank's decision to float the Egyptian pound against the US Dollar reflects the country's efforts to address economic challenges and stabilize its currency
🚨
#BREAKING
In a historic hospitality deal…
🤝 "ADQ" and "Aldar Properties" secure 40.5% of Egypt's leading hospitality group “Aknan”
📁 Acquisitions:
• "ADQ": 49%
• "Aldar": 51%
🚨
#BREAKING
| BRICS Leaders Meet Today in South Africa
▪️ Summit held in Johannesburg Aug 22-24
▪️ Expansion, de-dollarization to top agenda
🧵 What do we know about the BRICS Countries?
#BRICS
#SouthAfrica
#Economy
#Africa
The UAE is at the Heart of the International Trade Movement‼️
🌅 “Every morning in this country heralds a new achievement!”
📣 This was proclaimed by UAE VP and Dubai's Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
• Indicators:
• UAE's non-oil foreign trade
• Reaching AED 3.5
Powerful, brave remarks at the COP28 summit in Dubai‼️
▫️Here’s what HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, told journalists during a live press conference:
#COP28
#COP28UAE
✨ "Flying Taxis" Set to Soar in Dubai's Skies Starting 2025! 🚕
📝 Joby Aviation signed a deal with Dubai's RTA to launch flying taxi services by 2026, with pilot operations beginning in 2025
🚁 Agreement grants Joby exclusive right to operate air taxis in Dubai for six years
"Impossible is Possible"‼️
• UAE Pavilion Theme at the World Economic Forum in "Davos" 2024 🏙️
🧵 Why is the UAE's presence in Davos important?
#Davos2024
👑🗣️ His Majesty King Charles III:
▫️“UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, was advocating for clean energy at a time even before the United Arab Emirates, as such, came into being.”
#UAE
#COP28
#SheikhZayed
🌐 UAE Citizens Granted Visa-Free Access to the UK 🇬🇧🇦🇪
📝 Starting date: February 1
🔍 Application: UK ETA App or
What does it signify?
🤝 Indicates strong cooperation between the countries