Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) plans to raise $2.1 billion to meet working capital requirements, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Zawya. The seven-year loan will be arranged by major institutions including Bank of China, ICBC, and China Construction Bank (Asia). The financing will be split into US dollar and UAE dirham tranches.
United Arab Emirates stock markets ended mixed on Friday as regional tensions eased following remarks from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Dubai's benchmark index broke a three-session decline to close 0.3% higher, driven by gains in Emirates NBD and Emaar Properties. Abu Dhabi's index finished lower, pressured by drops in basic materials, telecoms, utilities, and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Stock markets across the United Arab Emirates declined following renewed warnings over prolonged regional air travel disruptions. Dubai's benchmark index fell about 0.4 percent and Abu Dhabi slipped 0.6 percent, led by banking and blue-chip equities including Emirates NBD. Local carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia continue to adjust flight schedules amid regional tensions.
United Arab Emirates stock indexes retreated as renewed warnings of Middle East flight disruptions dampened investor sentiment. Dubai's benchmark dropped approximately 0.4 percent while Abu Dhabi fell 0.6 percent, led by losses in major banking shares including Emirates NBD. The market weakness reflects vulnerability in an economy where travel and tourism contributed 257 billion dirhams in 2025.
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