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Sharjah Media City hosted the second edition of 'Shams Connect' in partnership with Mashreq NEO BIZ to assist startups and business owners. The initiative integrates corporate bank account opening into the licensing process and offers compliance guidance. Officials from the Federal Tax Authority also provided briefings on recordkeeping and mandatory e-invoicing obligations.
State-owned QatarEnergy has finalized a $3 billion syndicated loan facility backed by four major Chinese commercial and policy banks. The financing will fund upgrades, repairs, and logistics at Ras Laffan to maintain LNG exports amid maritime risks. According to Al Majalla, Chinese commercial lending to Gulf borrowers reached $11.5 billion in 2025.
Bahrain-based alternative asset manager Investcorp signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore Gulf Bank to explore banking and investment collaboration. The framework covers banking, settlement, and payment mechanisms to support capital deployment across Investcorp's strategies. It also aims to establish distribution channels for clients in the Gulf and Asia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said concluded 14 bilateral cooperation pacts during a summit in Beijing. The agreements span supply chain development, green energy, artificial intelligence, and a central bank currency swap pact.
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