Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Qalaa Holdings planning to float eight firms on Egyptian exchange Chairman said stakes in companies will begin to be brought to market by the end of next year Monthly markets review: Egypt and Abu Dhabi's stock markets outperform in August Analysts positive on Egypt's outlook, banking stocks lead Abu Dhabi higher Banking on success: Q2 report shows increased profitability among UAE lenders News comes despite confirmed reports that three of the country’s biggest banks are in talks to merge INTERVIEW: High costs and data skills shortage the main barriers to AI in banking: Emirates NBD official Consultancy firm PwC predicts potential contribution of AI to the economic growth of the UAE to stand at 13.6 percent by year 2030 Coming up short? Saudi stock exchange to allow derivatives trading The index will be made available in the fourth quarter of this year, MSCI's statement said Bank merger: Abu Dhabi deal could be “more positive for UNB” - Analyst ADCB shares drop as it has more to lose from merger, unless the valuation is favourable for the bank- Analyst Reaping the benefits: Moody's upgrades Egypt's rating outlook to positive Ratings agency highlighted “continuing structural improvements in the fiscal and current account balances” SPECIAL COVERAGE  COMMODITIES OUTLOOK  SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Disclaimer: ZAWYA is committed to respecting your privacy. It is our intention to send messages only with your permission. You have received this message because you are on the ZAWYA database. To opt out of ZAWYA communications in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Thomson Reuters, Office 101, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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