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      "text": "Growing demand for digital financial services has led to a surge in deals in 2023, with fintech and buy-now-pay-later companies gaining more ground. Mastercard and Fintech Saudi signed an MoU to promote fintech growth in Saudi Arabia. Buy-now-pay-later fintech Tabby raised substantial capital, cementing interest in alternative financing, while Etisalat’s acquisition of the Careem super app is an example of convergence between financial services and TMT sectors.",
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      "text": "Alongside decarbonising existing portfolios, these funds are actively investing in green assets and technologies that support decarbonisation. In December 2023, an agreement was signed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Department of Energy, and Masdar to expedite the development of the hydrogen economy, aiming to establish the UAE as a global centre for low-carbon hydrogen. Similarly, Abu-Dhabi’s Al Dawlia Capital Network LLC (ADCN) infused $350 million into its subsidiary, ADCN Energy, enhancing its operational capabilities and diversifying its renewable energy portfolio.",
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