UAE Cross-border financial news selection（3.31）
1. 埃及与阿联酋签下历史性的350亿美元FDI协议，共同开发新城拉斯赫克马
埃及与阿联酋合作，于埃及新行政首都签署了一项金额高达350亿美元的外国直接投资（FDI）协议，共同在埃及地中海海岸建设新城拉斯赫克马。这一举措旨在促进埃及的旅游业发展，吸引更多投资，并增强外汇储备。新城预计将为埃及带来800万名游客，这一数字将超过其当前全年游客总数的一半，标志着双方对加强经济合作与支持埃及经济复苏的坚定承诺。
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2. 阿联酋中央银行庆祝50周年，开启首笔跨境数字支付交易
在阿布扎比，阿联酋中央银行庆祝成立50周年之际，与中国银行合作完成了首笔通过多边央行数字货币桥（mBridge）平台的跨境数字支付交易。这标志着阿联酋金融科技领域的一大步进，同时展现了中阿在金融科技领域合作的深度与广度。此项合作不仅加强了两国的金融合作，也为未来更多的金融创新与交流奠定了基础。
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3. 迪拜推出统一数字平台，助力企业快速成立与运营
迪拜发布了一项新法令，旨在通过一个统一的数字平台简化在迪拜建立和运营企业的流程。这一平台整合了迪拜的各种许可程序，极大地提升了投资者体验，并促进了迪拜商业环境和经济增长的改善。此举体现了迪拜政府支持企业发展、推动经济数字化转型的决心，有助于吸引更多的国际投资者参与迪拜的经济活动。
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4. 阿布扎比伊斯兰银行推出B2B市场，赋能中小企业数字转型
阿布扎比伊斯兰银行（ADIB）宣布推出ADIB商业集市，这是一个旨在为中小企业提供全面支持的创新数字市场。通过该平台，中小企业可以方便地访问到广泛的服务和产品，享受独家优惠和折扣，有效降低经营成本，加速数字转型。ADIB商业集市的推出，不仅改变了阿联酋中小企业的经营游戏规则，也展示了ADIB对支持中小企业发展和成功的承诺，有助于促进阿联酋经济的多元化和可持续发展。
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5. ICBC Dubai Branch Successfully Assists the First Abu Dhabi Bank in Bond Issuance
As the sole Chinese underwriter, ICBC Dubai Branch has successfully assisted the First Abu Dhabi Bank in issuing $850 million in senior unsecured fixed-rate bonds. This milestone demonstrates the influence of Chinese banks in the international financial market and their commitment to providing financial support to countries along the "Belt and Road" route.
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6. First Abu Dhabi Bank Plans to Double Chinese Business Income, Deepening Sino-Arab Trade Relations
The First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) plans to double its Chinese business income by 2026 to support the goal of reaching $200 billion in trade between the UAE and China by 2030. This plan underscores FAB's firm commitment to deepening Sino-Arab economic and trade relations, reflecting China's growing economic influence in the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
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7. Shandong Port Group Hosts Business Promotion Meeting in Dubai, Showcasing New Chapters of Sino-Arab Cooperation Under the "Belt and Road" Initiative
Shandong Port Group held the 2024 Business Promotion Meeting and unveiling ceremony of its West Asia Company in Dubai. This initiative marks Shandong Port's active expansion of international cooperation under the "Belt and Road" initiative, deepening cooperation with the UAE in port logistics and marine economy. The establishment of the West Asia Company and the promotion meeting will not only accelerate the development of Shandong's world-class port cluster but also provide more convenient logistics and trade services for Sino-Arab economic and trade exchanges, promoting mutual economic development.
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8. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Launches B2B Marketplace to Empower SMEs with Digital Transformation
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced the launch of the ADIB Business Marketplace, an innovative digital market aimed at providing comprehensive support to SMEs. Through this platform, SMEs can easily access a wide range of services and products, enjoying exclusive offers and discounts, effectively reducing operational costs and accelerating digital transformation. The launch of the ADIB Business Marketplace not only changes the game for SMEs in the UAE but also demonstrates ADIB's commitment to supporting the development and success of SMEs, contributing to the diversification and sustainable development of the UAE's economy.