The Finance World Magazine| Edition: September 2023
The Middle East is currently experiencing a transformative era characterized by sustainability and governance, known as the Middle East's Green Renaissance. At the heart of this movement is the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, which is reshaping corporate success by placing a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and responsible global citizenship. ESG investing is reshaping financial markets, aligning financial gains with societal and environmental impacts. The Middle East has pledged significant net-zero commitments, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship. As the Middle East prepares to host COP28 in Dubai, it remains committed to sustainability. This edition explores the Middle East's ESG journey, from milestones to future horizons. This edition provides insightful perspectives across diverse sectors within the UAE. it provides insights on certain areas of focus, such as The Key to Mitigating Risks in Stock Market Portfolios, Cross-Border M&A: Challenges and Opportunities in Global Transactions, Risk Management Best Practices for Ensuring Business Continuity, Fintech Innovations Shaping the Future, and many more articles that offer critical analysis and insights on current trends and issues in the business and investment domains. Keep yourself up to date with all financial sector news with our current news segments. Each person can find something unique from us. We believe our readers deserve real value from what we have to offer.
The Middle East is currently experiencing a transformative era characterized by sustainability and governance, known as the Middle East's Green Renaissance. At the heart of this movement is the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, which is reshaping corporate success by placing a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and responsible global citizenship.
ESG investing is reshaping financial markets, aligning financial gains with societal and environmental impacts. The Middle East has pledged significant net-zero commitments, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship.
As the Middle East prepares to host COP28 in Dubai, it remains committed to sustainability. This edition explores the Middle East's ESG journey, from milestones to future horizons.
This edition provides insightful perspectives across diverse sectors within the UAE. it provides insights on certain areas of focus, such as The Key to Mitigating Risks in Stock Market Portfolios, Cross-Border M&A: Challenges and Opportunities in Global Transactions, Risk Management Best Practices for Ensuring Business Continuity, Fintech Innovations Shaping the Future, and many more articles that offer critical analysis and insights on current trends and issues in the business and investment domains.
Keep yourself up to date with all financial sector news with our current news segments. Each person can find something unique from us. We believe our readers deserve real value from what we have to offer.
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Emirates Renews Sponsorship with Arsenal’s Jersey<br />
Emirates, the world-renowned<br />
airline, has extended its<br />
longstanding and historic<br />
front-of-shirt sponsorship<br />
deal with Arsenal Football Club,<br />
reaffirming their unwavering support<br />
and commitment to the Premier League<br />
giants. Having been associated with<br />
the club since July 2006, the Dubaibased<br />
carrier will now continue its<br />
collaboration with Arsenal until at<br />
least 2028, marking an impressive 22<br />
years of partnership. <strong>The</strong> renewal was<br />
celebrated with Arsenal’s triumphant<br />
performance in the Emirates Cup, where<br />
they secured a thrilling 5-4 victory<br />
on penalties against AS Monaco. <strong>The</strong><br />
enduring alliance between Emirates and<br />
Arsenal continues to unite and inspire<br />
football fans worldwide, promising<br />
more magical moments ahead.<br />
Dubai to Host UAE’s Inaugural E-Scooter Race<br />
<strong>The</strong> Federation for Micromobility<br />
and Sport, in collaboration<br />
with the Dubai Sports Council,<br />
announces the inaugural Dubai<br />
Electric Scooter Cup, a prestigious<br />
event showcasing e-scooter racing and<br />
micromobility potential. Set to coincide<br />
with the Year of Sustainability in the<br />
UAE, the race will be held on December<br />
9, <strong>2023</strong>, featuring the world’s top<br />
riders competing on the fastest electric<br />
scooters through the streets of Dubai.<br />
<strong>The</strong> twelve best male and female riders<br />
will engage in a knockout style race,<br />
vying for the title of the first Dubai<br />
Electric Scooter Cup Champion. <strong>The</strong><br />
event emphasizes sustainability, new<br />
mobility, safety, and inclusivity, further<br />
promoting micromobility as a promising<br />
form of urban transportation.<br />
Qatar’s Al Sadd to face<br />
Iraq’s Al Shorta in King<br />
Salman Club Cup Quarterfinals<br />
Qatar’s Al Sadd club is set to<br />
face Iraq’s Al Shorta in the<br />
King Salman Club Cup <strong>2023</strong><br />
quarter-finals in Abha, Saudi<br />
Arabia. Al Shorta secured their spot<br />
as Group A runner-up after losing 1-2<br />
to Ittihad of Saudi Arabia but winning<br />
1-0 against Tunisia’s Sfaxien and drawing<br />
with Esperance. Al Sadd topped<br />
Group B with 7 points, drawing with<br />
Wydad, defeating Al Hilal 3-2, and Al<br />
Ahli Tripoli 1-0. <strong>The</strong>y aim to continue<br />
their impressive performance throughout<br />
the tournament. Al Shorta boasts<br />
standout players from Iraq’s previous<br />
Gulf Cup victory. Excitement mounts<br />
as both teams compete for a spot in<br />
the semi-finals.<br />
Para Powerlifting <strong>World</strong> Championships <strong>2023</strong>:<br />
Global Contenders Head to Dubai<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dubai <strong>2023</strong> Para Powerlifting<br />
<strong>World</strong> Championships, set<br />
to take place from August 22<br />
to 30, promises an epic showdown<br />
of the world’s finest Para Powerlifters.<br />
<strong>The</strong> event will be held under<br />
the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin<br />
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,<br />
Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council<br />
and Chairman of the Higher Committee<br />
for the Protection of the Rights<br />
of People of Determination. With<br />
610 powerlifters from 79 countries<br />
competing at the Hilton Al Habtoor<br />
City Hotel, the stage is set for intense<br />
battles and inspiring performances.<br />
Notable participants include Paralympic<br />
champions such as Egypt’s Osman<br />
Sherif and UAE’s own legend, Mohammed<br />
Khamis Khalaf. <strong>The</strong> championship<br />
emphasizes the importance of empowering<br />
People of Determination, with<br />
the support of visionary leadership.<br />
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