Kiklabb, NY Koen Group Announce Deal to Attract Israeli Investors to UAE

KIKLABB and NY Koen Group sign deal to attract Israeli investors to the UAE. (WAM)
KIKLABB and NY Koen Group sign deal to attract Israeli investors to the UAE. (WAM)
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Kiklabb, NY Koen Group Announce Deal to Attract Israeli Investors to UAE

KIKLABB and NY Koen Group sign deal to attract Israeli investors to the UAE. (WAM)
KIKLABB and NY Koen Group sign deal to attract Israeli investors to the UAE. (WAM)

KIKLABB and NY Koen Group have announced a partnership agreement which aims to facilitate cultural understanding, foreign investment and business development between the business communities of the UAE and Israel.

The agreement will see the launch of several initiatives that coincide with the normalizing of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel.

This includes the launch of a center for the Jewish community in Dubai to provide support and resources for business, tourism and travel along with strategic advisory to Israeli investors wishing to launch in the UAE via KIKLABB, state news agency WAM reported.

In line with religious beliefs, the center also includes facilities to provide Israeli tourists with their needs, including kosher dining, during their visit to Dubai.

NY Koen Group will support KIKLABB in expanding its presence in Israel and introduce Israeli entrepreneurs and businesses to the benefits of working with the Dubai government-owned licensing and workspaces entity.

Commenting on the partnership, Tasawar Ulhaq, the CEO of KIKLABB, said: "We are excited by the numerous opportunities that this can bring for both of us. The exchange of ideas and knowledge is something that KIKLABB always strives for. This partnership can provide Israeli companies with not only a UAE trade licence but the tools they need to promote their products, services and increase Foreign Direct Investment and expertise within the region. With estimates suggesting that trade with the UAE could reach four billion dollars a year, the opportunities are infinite."

"Our partnership with KIKLABB comes at an important time as the region's two most innovative economies start working more closely together," said Naum Koen, CEO of NY Koen Group.

"There is immense potential for economic co-operation and investment. With KIKLABB, we can expect to see thousands of Israeli companies expand into the UAE market. We are keen to help those wishing to trade in the UAE and give them the support they need to thrive and expand their businesses."



PIF Hosts 7th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Riyadh

PIF Hosts 7th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Riyadh
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PIF Hosts 7th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Riyadh

PIF Hosts 7th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) organized the seventh annual summit for the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) Group in Riyadh on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan, and over 100 CEOs, members of OPSWF, asset managers, and private equity fund representatives attended the event.

The summit coincided with Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the Saudi Green Initiative, and the One Water Summit.

Tuesday’s discussions focused on the pivotal role of sovereign wealth funds as global investors in addressing climate challenges, creating value through opportunity-driven investments, and financing current and future climate solutions to drive economic transformation and sustainable development.

Other issues included expanding investments in renewable energy, supporting green financing in hard-to-abate sectors, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance emission reduction strategies, and advancing green building standards.

Key action tracks were identified to enhance investment decision-making for climate action, boost efficiency and impact within the global financial system, and address crucial areas, such as climate-related data, enabling technologies like AI, transition finance, clean hydrogen, greening real estate, and renewables in emerging markets and developing economies.

"PIF is committed to net zero by 2050, contributing to Saudi Arabia's aim of net zero by 2060. Renewables is one of PIF's strategic sectors, and PIF is working toward the localization of renewable energy and hydrogen production to achieve its target of developing 70% of the nation's renewable energy capacity," he added.

He stressed PIF's ongoing efforts to support sustainability through various projects and initiatives, including the issuance of its Green Finance Framework, the first sovereign wealth fund to issue a green bond, and the first to issue a 100-year green bond.

PIF and OPSWF Network members are building a sustainable and inclusive investment approach to ensure inclusivity for all in the transition to net zero, he noted.