February, 2023

• 10 February

  French crypto trading tech firm plans to double staff

  

    Bloomberg Flowdesk, a French cryptocurrency trading technology firm backed by Ledger and Coinbase Ventures, plans to more than double its workforce and expand overseas even as the wider digital asset sector reels from last year’s selloff. The company intends to grow its team to 140 employees from 60 by the end of March, with staff distributed across locations in ...

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• 10 February

  Mexico, Peru set to extend interest rates

    Bloomberg Mexico and Peru are forecast to extend their biggest-ever series of interest rate rises as they struggle to contain a rebound in price gains. In Mexico, the central bank’s inflation goals have been hampered by soaring food costs, while Peru’s policymakers are trying to keep the economy stable amid the mass unrest which has paralysed swathes of the ...

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• 10 February

  Bank of Canada seeks ‘new thinking’ with outsider at rate table

  

    Bloomberg The Bank of Canada (BOC) wants to reinvigorate its interest-rate setting process, bringing an outside voice to the table next month amid a broader effort to bolster its credibility. HEC Montréal economics professor Nicolas Vincent will become the first “non-executive” member of the central bank’s six-person governing council ahead of its March 8 decision. He is set to ...

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• 10 February

  Stocks, futures fall with bonds on hawkish bets, oil advances

  

    Bloomberg Stocks fell with US futures and Treasuries extended a selloff as investors bet monetary policy will be more hawkish than previously expected. Oil rose after Russia said it will cut output. Tech and health-care sectors were among the worst performers in European equities, while the region’s bonds also fell. Adidas AG slumped as it warned of losses after ...

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• 10 February

  Adani stocks decline as MSCI action raises concern over outflows

  

  Bloomberg Adani group stocks were mostly lower on Friday after a review by MSCI Inc. spurred concern about passive outflows from shares already reeling from the rout triggered by US short seller Hindenburg Research’s scathing report. Seven of the conglomerate’s 10 stocks were lower in Mumbai after the global index provider cut the amount of shares it considers freely tradable ...

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• 10 February

  EPAA hosts 3rd day of forum workshops on genetic data, animal biobanking

  

    Sharjah / Gulf Time The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah hosted its 3rd day of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity workshops on the use of genetic data to resolve taxonomic considerations and an Introduction to animal biobanking. The event brought together a number of experts from across the region to discuss the latest ...

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• 10 February

  Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is dedicated to providing top-quality eye care

  

    Dubai / Gulf Time Internationally renowned for its comprehensive clinical and research activities, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is undergoing continuous development to deliver a wide range of paediatric and adult eye care services across the UAE and the Middle East. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is the first overseas branch of Moorfields London. It aims to be one of the ...

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• 10 February

  Ticketmeta to launch first-ever Venice carnival on Metaverse

  

  An extra flavour just got added to the already euphoric atmosphere of the Metaverse. The Metaverse is about to go lit with a beautiful infusion of ancient cultures, superfluous costumes, radiant rainbows of bright colours, and the classic intrigue of a romantic gothic masquerade ball as it prepares to host the first-ever Venice carnival. This magnificent event themed; A Dark ...

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• 10 February

  16 Emirati aid organisations join ‘Bridges of Goodness’ campaign

    ABU DHABI / WAM More Emirati humanitarian organisations have joined the ‘Bridges of Goodness’ campaign launched by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), to provide relief to those affected by earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye. The campaign will begin by collecting aid on Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), the Dubai Exhibition Centre ...

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• 10 February

  Abu Dhabi Airports sees 15.9m passengers in ’22

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirate’s five airports, on Thursday released its passenger traffic results for 2022. From January 1 to December 31, 2022, 15.9 million guests used Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas Island Airports – tripling the 5.26 million achieved in 2021. ...

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