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Source: GDNOnline

FAB Launches The Exchange Initiative to Advance Responsible Enterprise AI

First Abu Dhabi Bank has launched The Exchange, a practitioner-led AI insights series focused on responsible enterprise artificial intelligence. Hosted by the FAB AI Innovation Hub at the bank's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the inaugural closed-door forum brought together 30 leaders across industry, academia, and regulation. Discussions addressed AI decision-making, balancing automation with human judgement, and the role of regulatory readiness in scaling deployment.

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Source: Gulf Business

WEF and Bain Report Projects AI Could Unlock $1 Trillion Across MENA

A report by the World Economic Forum and Bain & Company projects artificial intelligence could unlock over $1 trillion in economic and sustainability value across MENA by 2030. The valuation encompasses sustainable finance, public investment flows, avoided asset losses, and energy-sector gains. While 89 percent of regional sustainability leaders acknowledge AI's high potential, active implementation remains limited to between 40 and 55 percent.

Industry News
Source: Business Recorder

UAE Stocks End Mixed as Easing Iran Tensions Lift Dubai Benchmark Index

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.

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Source: Zawya

Deutsche Bank Expands Dubai Investment Banking Division with Three Key Appointments

Deutsche Bank has announced three senior appointments in its Dubai office to expand its investment banking portfolio and client coverage across the Middle East. The appointments include Ilya Korobov as Director of Debt Capital Markets CEEMEA, Adel Taleb as Director within the Distressed Products Group, and Nitin Sawhney as Head of the Institutional Client Group MENA. The expansion follows major regional sovereign and corporate bond issuances handled by the bank.

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