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Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia at a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. The meeting held at Dubai Chambers headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President and CEO of Dubai Chambers focused on expanding private sector cooperation boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said. Lootah said: We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests increase bilateral trade and investment flows and deepen cooperation between our business communities. New opportunities We remain committed to building effective partnerships that create new opportunities for Colombian companies and enable them to benefit from Dubai s integrated business environment and strategic position as a...
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Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia at a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers' headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities, an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said.
Lootah said: “We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests, increase bilateral trade and investment flows, and deepen cooperation between our business communities.
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“We remain committed to building effective partnerships that create new opportunities for Colombian companies and enable them to benefit from Dubai’s integrated business environment and strategic position as a...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is emerging as a major data centre growth market with more than 174 active projects representing over 93 billion in investment. Artificial intelligence (AI) cloud computing and digital transformation are driving demand for new capacity according to MEED the Middle East-focused business intelligence platform of GlobalData a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Data centres are becoming an increasingly critical part of the region s infrastructure landscape. Governments are investing in digital economies while businesses need more computing and data-hosting capacity creating opportunities across hyperscale colocation and edge facilities. MEED s premium report The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2027 reveals that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are at the forefront of this expansion supported by national digital transformation programmes and growing investment from international technology companies and regional developers...
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is emerging as a major data centre growth market, with more than 174 active projects representing over $93 billion in investment. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital transformation are driving demand for new capacity, according to MEED, the Middle East-focused business intelligence platform of GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
Data centres are becoming an increasingly critical part of the region’s infrastructure landscape. Governments are investing in digital economies, while businesses need more computing and data-hosting capacity, creating opportunities across hyperscale, colocation and edge facilities.
MEED’s premium report, “The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2027,” reveals that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are at the forefront of this expansion, supported by national digital transformation programmes and growing investment from international technology companies and regional developers...
Africa is struggling to translate falling battery prices into increased investment in energy storage with financing constraints regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure planning gaps slowing deployment according to the latest ESI Africa Industry Insights: Energy & Storage Volume 5 (2026). BloombergNEF data shows stationary battery pack prices fell to approximately 70/kWh in 2025 a 45 per cent year-on-year decline. However of the 13.84 billion in energy transition investment attracted by Africa during the year only 666 million less than 5 per cent was allocated to storage and flexibility according to figures tracked by Electron Intelligence. Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl editor-in-chief of ESI Africa said energy storage had become a critical factor in determining whether projects secure financing electricity grids remain stable after sunset and rene...
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Africa is struggling to translate falling battery prices into increased investment in energy storage, with financing constraints, regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure planning gaps slowing deployment, according to the latest ESI Africa Industry Insights: Energy & Storage Volume 5 (2026).
BloombergNEF data shows stationary battery pack prices fell
to approximately $70/kWh in 2025, a 45 per cent year-on-year decline.
However, of the $13.84 billion in energy transition
investment attracted by Africa during the year, only $666 million, less than 5
per cent, was allocated to storage and flexibility, according to figures
tracked by Electron Intelligence.
Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, editor-in-chief of ESI Africa, said energy storage had become a critical factor in determining whether projects secure financing, electricity grids remain stable after sunset and rene...
The global energy system has proved more resilient than expected despite geopolitical disruption and supply-chain pressures while artificial intelligence (AI) rising electricity demand and shifting investment patterns are set to influence the sector over the next decade according to Adipec s Global Energy Report 2026. The report Power Shift: How AI and Geopolitics Are Redrawing Global Energy draws on surveys of 1 832 senior energy insiders and 17 executive interviews conducted by research and strategic communications firm Kekst CNC. Its findings indicate that 64 per cent of energy insiders believe the global energy system has proved more resilient than expected following recent disruption. Meanwhile 77 per cent remain optimistic about the industry s prospects over the next decade despite growing concerns about geopolitical instability investment risks a...
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The global energy system has proved more resilient than expected despite geopolitical disruption and supply-chain pressures, while artificial intelligence (AI), rising electricity demand and shifting investment patterns are set to influence the sector over the next decade, according to Adipec’s Global Energy Report 2026.
The report, Power Shift: How AI and Geopolitics Are
Redrawing Global Energy, draws on surveys of 1,832 senior energy insiders
and 17 executive interviews conducted by research and strategic communications
firm Kekst CNC.
Its findings indicate that 64 per cent of energy insiders
believe the global energy system has proved more resilient than expected
following recent disruption.
Meanwhile, 77 per cent remain optimistic about the industry’s prospects over the next decade, despite growing concerns about geopolitical instability, investment risks a...
Danantara Indonesia through its investment arm PT Danantara Investment Management has acquired 4.4 hectares of land plots within the SAR26 billion ( 7 billion). Thakher Makkah development in Saudi Arabia following the acquisition and handover of Novotel Thakher Makkah. The completed acquisitions comprise an operating hotel with 1 461 rooms and suites. Danantara Indonesia through its investment arm PT Danantara Investment Management has acquired 4.4 hectares of land plots within the mega Thakher Makkah development in Saudi Arabia following the acquisition and handover of Novotel Thakher Makkah. The transaction involves an operating hotel with 1 461 rooms and suites. According to Thakher Development the next phase will involve investments worth SAR2 billion ( 524 million) from Danantara with plans to develop about 6 000 additional hotel rooms and more than 90 retail outlets within the mega development. Spanning over a 320 000 sq m area on a site loc...
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Danantara Indonesia, through its investment arm, PT Danantara Investment Management, has acquired 4.4 hectares of land plots within the SAR26 billion ($7 billion). Thakher Makkah development in Saudi Arabia following the acquisition and handover of Novotel Thakher Makkah. The completed acquisitions comprise an operating hotel with 1,461 rooms and suites.
Danantara Indonesia, through its investment arm, PT Danantara Investment Management, has acquired 4.4 hectares of land plots within the mega Thakher Makkah development in Saudi Arabia following the acquisition and handover of Novotel Thakher Makkah. The transaction involves an operating hotel with 1,461 rooms and suites.
According to Thakher Development, the next phase will involve investments worth SAR2 billion ($524 million) from Danantara with plans to develop about 6,000 additional hotel rooms and more than 90 retail outlets within the mega development.
Spanning over a 320,000 sq m area on a site loc...
The European Union (EU) has attracted more than 1.2 trillion ( 1.3 trillion) in investment in sustainable activities since 2021 according to new data published by the European Commission highlighting growing use of the bloc s sustainable finance framework. In 2025 more than 320 billion was invested in activities aligned with the EU Taxonomy a classification system designed to help businesses and investors identify environmentally sustainable economic activities. The energy sector accounted for the largest share of these investments driven mainly by electricity providers. The Commission said the framework supports the EU s transition to a low-carbon economy by directing funding towards clean technologies renewable energy and infrastructure. These investments also strengthen the bloc s energy security and strategic auton...
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The European Union (EU) has attracted more than €1.2 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in investment in sustainable activities since 2021, according to new data published by the European Commission, highlighting growing use of the bloc’s sustainable finance framework.
In 2025, more than €320 billion was invested in activities
aligned with the EU Taxonomy, a classification system designed to help
businesses and investors identify environmentally sustainable economic
activities.
The energy sector accounted for the largest share of these
investments, driven mainly by electricity providers.
The Commission said the framework supports the EU’s
transition to a low-carbon economy by directing funding towards clean
technologies, renewable energy and infrastructure.
These investments also strengthen the bloc’s energy security and strategic auton...
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has postponed the 10th edition of its flagship conference themed The Power of Legacy which was scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29 2026 to next year. FII Institute CEO Princess Dr Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz said in a statement on Monday that the decision reflects the institute s commitment to its partners members speakers and participants as well as its desire to ensure the 10th edition meets all expectations and truly reflects the conference s global stature in terms of participation organisational quality and overall impact said a Saudi Press Agency report. Known as Davos in the Desert the FII showcases Saudi Arabia s financial muscle and growing role on the world stage. Wall Street leaders including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and BlackRock boss Larry Fink were all scheduled to speak at next week s event. Dr Mah...
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has postponed the 10th edition of its flagship conference, themed "The Power of Legacy," which was scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, 2026, to next year.
FII Institute CEO Princess Dr Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz said in a statement on Monday that the decision reflects the institute's commitment to its partners, members, speakers, and participants, as well as its desire to ensure the 10th edition meets all expectations and truly reflects the conference's global stature in terms of participation, organisational quality, and overall impact, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
Known as “Davos in the Desert,” the FII showcases Saudi Arabia’s financial muscle and growing role on the world stage. Wall Street leaders including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and BlackRock boss Larry Fink were all scheduled to speak at next week’s event.
Dr Mah...
International oil companies operating in South Africa have called for regulatory reforms faster licensing decisions and infrastructure investment to unlock the country s upstream potential and reduce reliance on imported fuels. Speaking during a panel sponsored by the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) at African Energy Week 2026 industry leaders highlighted regulatory appeals and policy uncertainty as key barriers to investment in exploration gas development and downstream infrastructure. Magali Pailhé Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP South Africa said delays caused by regulatory appeals were holding back offshore exploration particularly in the Orange Basin. Today we have blocks offshore in the Orange Basin that TotalEnergies has proven in Namibia but are blocked in various stages of appeal. We need to unblock these so the potential ...
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International oil companies operating in South Africa have called for regulatory reforms, faster licensing decisions and infrastructure investment to unlock the country’s upstream potential and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
Speaking during a panel sponsored by the South African
National Petroleum Company (SANPC) at African Energy Week 2026, industry
leaders highlighted regulatory appeals and policy uncertainty as key barriers
to investment in exploration, gas development and downstream infrastructure.
Magali Pailhé, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP South
Africa, said delays caused by regulatory appeals were holding back offshore
exploration, particularly in the Orange Basin.
“Today, we have blocks offshore in the Orange Basin that TotalEnergies has proven in Namibia, but are blocked in various stages of appeal. We need to unblock these so the potential ...
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to launch a dedicated mineral exploration investment company within the next 12 months to address the continent s exploration funding gap boost domestic production and strengthen control over mineral resources. Speaking at African Mining Week in Cape Town Franklin Edochie Deputy Director and Head of the Metals and Mining Desk at AFC said the initiative would support the discovery of new reserves and advance local value addition. If we don t invest in African exploration we risk losing control over where our resources end up he emphasized. Investing in exploration is one of our primary targets because local value-addition strategies depend on discovering and defining new reserves. Edochie said continent-led financing would help ensure exploration projects align with Africa s long-term...
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to launch a dedicated mineral exploration investment company within the next 12 months to address the continent’s exploration funding gap, boost domestic production and strengthen control over mineral resources.
Speaking at African Mining Week in Cape Town, Franklin
Edochie, Deputy Director and Head of the Metals and Mining Desk at AFC, said
the initiative would support the discovery of new reserves and advance local
value addition.
“If we don’t invest in African exploration, we risk losing
control over where our resources end up,” he emphasized. “Investing in
exploration is one of our primary targets because local value-addition
strategies depend on discovering and defining new reserves.”
Edochie said continent-led financing would help ensure exploration projects align with Africa’s long-term...
Africa will need at least 125 billion in investment in oil refining through 2050 including funding for new projects existing facilities and maintenance said an OPEC official at a key event in South africa as the continent s oil demand is projected to outpace refining capacity. Abderrezak Benyoucef head of OPEC s Energy Studies Department presented the estimate during a discussion at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town where the organisation also distributed copies of a new study on Africa s medium- and long-term energy outlook. African refineries currently operate at around 55% utilisation processing less than 3 million barrels per day (bpd) Benyoucef said. OPEC has estimated that the continent s distillation capacity will increase by 3.2 million bpd to about 7.9 million bpd by 2050 with utilisation rising to around 80%. However capacity growth is expected to fall short of projected demand with African oil consumption forecast to rise to 9.2 mi...
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Africa will need at least $125 billion in investment in oil refining through 2050, including funding for new projects, existing facilities and maintenance, said an OPEC official at a key event in South africa as the continent's oil demand is projected to outpace refining capacity.
Abderrezak Benyoucef, head of OPEC's Energy Studies Department, presented the estimate during a discussion at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, where the organisation also distributed copies of a new study on Africa's medium- and long-term energy outlook.
African refineries currently operate at around 55% utilisation, processing less than 3 million barrels per day (bpd), Benyoucef said.
OPEC has estimated that the continent's distillation capacity will increase by 3.2 million bpd to about 7.9 million bpd by 2050, with utilisation rising to around 80%.
However, capacity growth is expected to fall short of projected demand, with African oil consumption forecast to rise to 9.2 mi...
ADIPEC 2026 will bring together global energy leaders government officials investors and technology companies in Abu Dhabi from November 2-5 focusing on energy security infrastructure investment industrial development and technological innovation amid rising global demand and geopolitical uncertainty. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE and hosted by ADNOC the event will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Organisers expect 239 000 attendees from more than 170 countries alongside over 2 250 exhibiting companies 1 800 speakers and 30 country pavilions. The event will highlight the Middle East s role in global energy supply and its growing influence through investments in natural gas renewable energy chemicals and infrastructure. p class= MsoNormal ...
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ADIPEC 2026 will bring together global energy leaders, government officials, investors and technology companies in Abu Dhabi from November 2-5, focusing on energy security, infrastructure investment, industrial development and technological innovation amid rising global demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and hosted by ADNOC, the event will take
place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Organisers expect 239,000 attendees from more than 170
countries, alongside over 2,250 exhibiting companies, 1,800 speakers and 30
country pavilions.
The event will highlight the Middle East's role in global
energy supply and its growing influence through investments in natural gas,
renewable energy, chemicals and infrastructure.
Global energy demand is projected to increase by 20% by 2055 rising from 641 exajoules (EJ) in 2024 to 768 EJ driven by population and economic growth according to Abubakar Abbas senior energy forecast analyst at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Speaking at the Energy Finance Forum during African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town Abbas said natural gas and renewable energy would account for a significant share of future demand growth creating investment opportunities across gas production infrastructure and international trade. Natural gas is expected to play a growing role in power generation by providing reliable and flexible supply as renewable energy capacity expands. The share of gas demand attributed to power generation is forecast to rise from 35% in 2024 to 39% by 2055 while demand for residential applications including heating is expected to decline. p class=...
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Global energy demand is projected to increase by 20% by 2055, rising from 641 exajoules (EJ) in 2024 to 768 EJ, driven by population and economic growth, according to Abubakar Abbas, senior energy forecast analyst at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
Speaking at the Energy Finance Forum during African Energy
Week 2026 in Cape Town, Abbas said natural gas and renewable energy would
account for a significant share of future demand growth, creating investment
opportunities across gas production, infrastructure and international trade.
Natural gas is expected to play a growing role in power
generation by providing reliable and flexible supply as renewable energy
capacity expands. The share of gas demand attributed to power generation is
forecast to rise from 35% in 2024 to 39% by 2055, while demand for residential
applications, including heating, is expected to decline.
Ivory Coast is seeking more than 10 billion in energy investment by 2030 targeting upstream oil and gas development exploration gas infrastructure refining and petroleum logistics as it looks to increase production and strengthen its position as a regional energy hub. Karim Coulibaly deputy managing director of state-owned Petroci Holding outlined the investment opportunities at the Invest in Ivory Coast: Unlocking the Next Wave of Upstream and Investment panel during African Energy Week 2026 on October 14. He said the country was seeking partners with the financing and technical expertise to advance projects across the energy value chain. Our country offers proven resources growing demand access to regional markets and a national partner committed to delivery Coulibaly said. Upstream opportunities include the Calao and Calao South developments farm...
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Ivory Coast is seeking more than $10 billion in energy investment by 2030, targeting upstream oil and gas development, exploration, gas infrastructure, refining and petroleum logistics as it looks to increase production and strengthen its position as a regional energy hub.
Karim Coulibaly, deputy managing director of state-owned
Petroci Holding, outlined the investment opportunities at the Invest in Ivory
Coast: Unlocking the Next Wave of Upstream and Investment panel during African
Energy Week 2026 on October 14. He said the country was seeking partners with
the financing and technical expertise to advance projects across the energy
value chain.
“Our country offers proven resources, growing demand, access
to regional markets and a national partner committed to delivery,” Coulibaly
said.
Upstream opportunities include the Calao and Calao South developments, farm...
The UAE s tourism success is built on strategic investment diverse visitor markets and a hospitality sector that continues to evolve amid intensifying competition. In exclusive interview TTN speaks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi Chairman of Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) about the foundations of the country s tourism growth the complementary strengths of its emirates the impact of major events and destination-led developments and the investment strategies needed to sustain long-term competitiveness and resilience. Looking back at the UAE s transformation into one of the world s leading tourism and hospitality markets what do you believe has been the key to the sector s remarkable resilience and sustained growth? The UAE s tourism story is fund...
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The UAE’s tourism success is built on strategic investment, diverse visitor markets and a hospitality sector that continues to evolve amid intensifying competition. In exclusive interview, TTN speaks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), about the foundations of the country’s tourism growth, the complementary strengths of its emirates, the impact of major events and destination-led developments, and the investment strategies needed to sustain long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Looking back at the UAE’s transformation into one
of the world’s leading tourism and hospitality markets, what do you believe has
been the key to the sector’s remarkable resilience and sustained growth?
The UAE’s tourism story is fund...
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than 16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges said its Founder and Managing Director Mohamed Alabbar. The markets facing economic and geopolitical challenges offer promising investment opportunities provided investment decisions are based on feasibility studies economic development and social responsibility. Speaking during a session titled Building Through the Cycle at RISE Summit 2026 held today (October 14) at the Dubai World Trade Centre and moderated by CNBC Anchor and Correspondent Dan Murphy Alabbar discussed developments in property markets investment opportunities in Syria and the future of urban development amid global technological and economic transformations. Alabbar said the planned investments in Syr...
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Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than $16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria, with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility, development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, said its Founder and Managing Director Mohamed Alabbar.
The markets facing economic and geopolitical challenges offer promising investment opportunities, provided investment decisions are based on feasibility studies, economic development, and social responsibility.
Speaking during a session titled "Building Through the Cycle" at RISE Summit 2026, held today (October 14) at the Dubai World Trade Centre and moderated by CNBC Anchor and Correspondent Dan Murphy, Alabbar discussed developments in property markets, investment opportunities in Syria and the future of urban development amid global technological and economic transformations.
Alabbar said the planned investments in Syr...
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) will lead a series of high-level investment and business engagements in London. This is part of the Abu Dhabi delegation s visit which started on October 13 2026. The visit will bring together senior government representatives investors and business leaders to showcase Abu Dhabi s investment opportunities strengthen private-sector engagement and advance institutional partnerships across priority economic sectors. The visit will connect international investors and businesses with opportunities across Abu Dhabi s priority sectors advance private-sector partnerships and support access to new markets. It will provide a platform to explore opportunities in the emirate s growing economy establish new business relationships and encourage collaboration across sectors with significant potential for long-term growth. Opportunities across...
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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) will lead a series of high-level investment and business engagements in London.
This is part of the Abu Dhabi delegation’s visit which started on October 13, 2026. The visit will bring together senior government representatives, investors and business leaders to showcase Abu Dhabi’s investment opportunities, strengthen private-sector engagement and advance institutional partnerships across priority economic sectors.
The visit will connect international investors and businesses with opportunities across Abu Dhabi's priority sectors, advance private-sector partnerships and support access to new markets. It will provide a platform to explore opportunities in the emirate’s growing economy, establish new business relationships and encourage collaboration across sectors with significant potential for long-term growth.
Opportunities across...
Egypt Mining Forum 2026 concluded at The St. Regis New Capital in Cairo following its largest edition to date bringing together more than 6 000 participants from over 50 countries to discuss mineral exploration investment and the development of Egypt s mining sector. Held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi who inaugurated the event on 28 September the fifth edition was hosted by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources supported by the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and organised by dmg events. The two-day forum attracted more than 500 conference delegates 100 speakers and 100 exhibiting companies. The event placed Egypt s mining reforms and investment ambitions at the centre of discussions between government officials international mining companies investors and industry experts. Egypt aims to increase mining s contribution t...
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Egypt Mining Forum 2026 concluded at The St. Regis New Capital in Cairo following its largest edition to date, bringing together more than 6,000 participants from over 50 countries to discuss mineral exploration, investment and the development of Egypt’s mining sector.
Held under the
patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who inaugurated the event on 28
September, the fifth edition was hosted by the Ministry of Petroleum and
Mineral Resources, supported by the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries
Authority (MRMIA), and organised by dmg events. The two-day forum attracted
more than 500 conference delegates, 100 speakers and 100 exhibiting companies.
The event placed Egypt’s mining reforms and investment ambitions at the centre of discussions between government officials, international mining companies, investors and industry experts. Egypt aims to increase mining’s contribution t...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a collective commitment of 2 billion in new investment in Malta highlighting growing investor confidence in the country s tourism sector and its long-term development plans. The announcement was made during the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta which brought together more than 1 000 delegates including over 200 leading travel and tourism CEOs and government representatives. The investment is expected to support Malta s tourism ecosystem including infrastructure accommodation connectivity and visitor experiences while creating opportunities for economic growth and employment. According to WTTC s latest Economic Impact Research travel and tourism is forecast to contribute 4.9 billion to Malta s economy in 2026 accounting for 16.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting more than one in five...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a collective commitment of $2 billion in new investment in Malta, highlighting growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism sector and its long-term development plans.
The announcement was made during the WTTC Global Summit in
Valletta, which brought together more than 1,000 delegates, including over 200
leading travel and tourism CEOs and government representatives.
The investment is expected to support Malta’s tourism
ecosystem, including infrastructure, accommodation, connectivity and visitor
experiences, while creating opportunities for economic growth and employment.
According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, travel and tourism is forecast to contribute $4.9 billion to Malta’s economy in 2026, accounting for 16.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting more than one in five...
Standard Chartered has launched a new first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank s platform marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class. The launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the first offering of its kind by an international bank in the UAE. As digital assets continue to mature supported by greater regulatory clarity globally and growing institutional adoption they are increasingly being considered by affluent and high-net-worth investors as part of diversified portfolios. The bank s new offering is designed to meet this shift providing clients with a safer more structured way to access digital assets through a trusted and regulated banking environment the bank said. Enabled through a collaboration between the Bank s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) businesses alongsi...
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Standard Chartered has launched a new, first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution, enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank’s platform, marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class.
The launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the first offering of its kind by an international bank in the UAE.
As digital assets continue to mature, supported by greater regulatory clarity globally and growing institutional adoption, they are increasingly being considered by affluent and high-net-worth investors as part of diversified portfolios. The bank’s new offering is designed to meet this shift, providing clients with a safer, more structured way to access digital assets through a trusted and regulated banking environment, the bank said.
Enabled through a collaboration between the Bank’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) businesses, alongsi...
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and Riyadh Municipality have announced the signing of a partnership as the capital prepares to host the tenth edition of its key conference FII10 thusbringing together leaders investors innovators and policymakers from around the world. The Municipality will participate in the conference as the City Partner supporting organizational efforts and providing an integrated urban experience for visitors that reflects Riyadh s vibrancy and development while highlighting its standing as one of the world s leading cities for living working and investing. The tenth edition of the conference will take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29 under the theme The Power of Legacy. It will address major economic and investment transformations and explore opportunities and partnerships capable of creating a lasting impact and shaping the future. The conference also offers an opportunity to showcase Riyadh as a city t...
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and Riyadh Municipality have announced the signing of a partnership as the capital prepares to host the tenth edition of its key conference, FII10, thusbringing together leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers from around the world.
The Municipality will participate in the conference as the “City Partner”, supporting organizational efforts and providing an integrated urban experience for visitors that reflects Riyadh’s vibrancy and development, while highlighting its standing as one of the world’s leading cities for living, working, and investing.
The tenth edition of the conference will take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29 under the theme “The Power of Legacy.”
It will address major economic and investment transformations and explore opportunities and partnerships capable of creating a lasting impact and shaping the future. The conference also offers an opportunity to showcase Riyadh as a city t...
A Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman has signed tourism-related investment contracts covering the development and operation of recreational facilities eco-parks restaurants cafes and other attractions across its wilayats. The contracts include the establishment of Al Sumairat Eco-Park in Adam and the development of tourism projects in Al Hamra including a fully serviced recreational stopover covering 9 000 square metres at the Al Hamra Visitors Centre a zip-line a coffee farm and a fruit farm within the Jabal Shams Waterfront project and a restaurant. Other projects include the establishment and operation of Sky Dome featuring a restaurant cafe and astronomical dome for observing stars and planets as well as a restaurant and cafe within the Eastern Mountain Oasis project. The agreements also cover the investment and operation of facil...
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A’Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman has signed tourism-related investment contracts covering the development and operation of recreational facilities, eco-parks, restaurants, cafes and other attractions across its wilayats.
The contracts include the establishment of Al Sumairat
Eco-Park in Adam and the development of tourism projects in Al Hamra, including
a fully serviced recreational stopover covering 9,000 square metres at the Al
Hamra Visitors Centre, a zip-line, a coffee farm and a fruit farm within the
Jabal Shams Waterfront project, and a restaurant.
Other projects include the establishment and operation of
Sky Dome, featuring a restaurant, cafe and astronomical dome for observing
stars and planets, as well as a restaurant and cafe within the Eastern Mountain
Oasis project.
The agreements also cover the investment and operation of facil...
Energy ministers and industry leaders have concluded the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17) in Riyadh calling for stronger international cooperation sustained investment across energy systems and improved market data to strengthen global energy security. Hosted by Saudi Arabia and co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria the meeting brought together energy ministers government representatives industry leaders international and regional organisations and research institutions at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh under the theme Energy Security and Shared Goals in a New Era. The meeting was chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud Saudi Minister of Energy Industry and Mineral Resources with support from Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin and Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. ...
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Energy ministers and industry leaders have concluded the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17) in Riyadh, calling for stronger international cooperation, sustained investment across energy systems and improved market data to strengthen global energy security.
Hosted by Saudi Arabia and co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria,
the meeting brought together energy ministers, government representatives,
industry leaders, international and regional organisations, and research
institutions at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh under the theme “Energy Security and
Shared Goals in a New Era.”
The meeting was chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al
Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, with support
from Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto
Fratin and Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Senator Heineken
Lokpobiri.
Global energy and utilities companies are shifting investment priorities away from an overwhelming focus on sustainability and decarbonisation as aging infrastructure affordability pressures and reliability concerns force the sector to balance the energy transition with core operational needs. New research from IFS conducted by Censuswide among 850 C-level and senior utility executives globally found that unprecedented electricity demand from data centres and electrification combined with extreme weather events is reshaping investment strategies. The study shows utilities are increasingly prioritising grid hardening new energy sources and storage and stronger asset lifecycle management. Industrial AI is emerging as a key technology supporting these efforts helping utilities optimise performance improve resilience and manage increasingly complex operat...
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Global energy and utilities companies are shifting investment priorities away from an overwhelming focus on sustainability and decarbonisation, as aging infrastructure, affordability pressures and reliability concerns force the sector to balance the energy transition with core operational needs.
New research from IFS, conducted by Censuswide among 850
C-level and senior utility executives globally, found that unprecedented
electricity demand from data centres and electrification, combined with extreme
weather events, is reshaping investment strategies.
The study shows utilities are increasingly prioritising grid
hardening, new energy sources and storage, and stronger asset lifecycle
management.
Industrial AI is emerging as a key technology supporting these efforts, helping utilities optimise performance, improve resilience and manage increasingly complex operat...
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) is strengthening regulatory oversight of petroleum products trading to ensure companies and establishments maintain the highest standards of safety compliance and operational efficiency across storage transportation distribution and supply activities. The initiative forms part of the Council s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities and supports the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 on the Regulation of Petroleum Products Trading in Dubai as well as related resolutions requirements and technical standards. Ahmed Al Muhairbi Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products said the resolution establishes an integrated framework designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the petroleum products trading sector. p cl...
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The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) is strengthening regulatory oversight of petroleum products trading to ensure companies and establishments maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency across storage, transportation, distribution and supply activities.
The initiative forms
part of the Council’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities and supports
the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 on the
Regulation of Petroleum Products Trading in Dubai, as well as related
resolutions, requirements and technical standards.
Ahmed Al Muhairbi,
Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the
Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products, said the resolution
establishes an integrated framework designed to improve the efficiency and
reliability of the petroleum products trading sector.
Rua AlHaram AlMakki and Rua Al Madinah Leading Saudi PIF companies - have signed two agreements with Brunei s Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam (TAIB) aimed at creating new opportunities for investment collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam in development projects. This comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract international investment into large-scale development projects under its Vision 2030 economic diversification programme. The collaboration agreements bring together institutions from Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam. They also establish new avenues for investment and development collaboration in Makkah and Madinah. It reflects a shared interest in investing in developments that can enhance the experience of pilgrims and visitors and contribute to the long-term development of both cities. The deals were signed in Brunei Darussalam by CEO of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Bambang Kajairi CEO of Rua Al Madinah Eng. Ahmed Aljuhani and Permanent...
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Rua AlHaram AlMakki and Rua Al Madinah, Leading Saudi PIF companies - have signed two agreements with Brunei’s Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam (TAIB) aimed at creating new opportunities for investment collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam in development projects.
This comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract international investment into large-scale development projects under its Vision 2030 economic diversification programme.
The collaboration agreements bring together institutions from Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam. They also establish new avenues for investment and development collaboration in Makkah and Madinah.
It reflects a shared interest in investing in developments that can enhance the experience of pilgrims and visitors and contribute to the long-term development of both cities.
The deals were signed in Brunei Darussalam by CEO of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Bambang Kajairi, CEO of Rua Al Madinah Eng. Ahmed Aljuhani, and Permanent...
The UAE has consolidated its position as a global destination for capital demonstrating its ability to provide a safe and attractive investment environment over both the short and long term. This is according to Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said. He attributed this to the resilience of the UAE economy the development of its legislative and regulatory framework and its ability to respond effectively to changing conditions. Series of measures Speaking during a fireside chat titled From Resilience to Competitiveness: How the UAE Is Building Markets Investors Can Trust on the opening day of the AFCM Annual Conference Abu Dhabi 2026 Al Awadhi said the UAE has implemented a series of measures to enhance its competitiveness while maintaining regulatory frameworks aligned with global standards. He said global capital has become increasingly sophistic...
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The UAE has consolidated its position as a global destination for capital, demonstrating its ability to provide a safe and attractive investment environment over both the short and long term.
This is according to Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said.
He attributed this to the resilience of the UAE economy, the development of its legislative and regulatory framework and its ability to respond effectively to changing conditions.
Series of measures
Speaking during a fireside chat titled “From Resilience to Competitiveness: How the UAE Is Building Markets Investors Can Trust” on the opening day of the AFCM Annual Conference – Abu Dhabi 2026, Al Awadhi said the UAE has implemented a series of measures to enhance its competitiveness while maintaining regulatory frameworks aligned with global standards.
He said global capital has become increasingly sophistic...
Sharqia Development Authority has announced that it has received the go-ahead from the Saudi authorities for its Misk Tarout master plan for Darin and Tarout Island thus paving the way for new urban economic and environmental development projects in the Eastern Region. The plan was developed by the Sharqia Development Authority in cooperation with the Tarout and Darin Island Development Foundation and Al Seif Real Estate Company the authority said. The plan aims to unlock development and investment opportunities on the islands while creating a planning and regulatory framework for sustainable projects reported SPA citing Sharqia Development Authority. officials. Eastern Region Governor and Chairman of the Sharqia Development Authority Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz said the approval marked an advanced stage in the development of the islands and would help integrate economic urban and environmental considerations. Acting CEO Talal bin Nabil Alm...
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Sharqia Development Authority has announced that it has received the go-ahead from the Saudi authorities for its Misk Tarout master plan for Darin and Tarout Island, thus paving the way for new urban, economic and environmental development projects in the Eastern Region.
The plan was developed by the Sharqia Development Authority in cooperation with the Tarout and Darin Island Development Foundation and Al Seif Real Estate Company, the authority said.
The plan aims to unlock development and investment opportunities on the islands while creating a planning and regulatory framework for sustainable projects, reported SPA citing Sharqia Development Authority. officials.
Eastern Region Governor and Chairman of the Sharqia Development Authority Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz said the approval marked an advanced stage in the development of the islands and would help integrate economic, urban and environmental considerations.
Acting CEO Talal bin Nabil Alm...
Trading value across Arab capital markets surged by 18% during the first nine months of 2026 while their combined market capitalisation stood at approximately 4.3 trillion at the end of September reflecting continued market activity and resilience amid regional volatility this year said an industry expert. The trading value increased from around 700 billion in the first nine months of 2025 to approximately 825 billion during the same period this year stated Dr. Fadi Kanso Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) during the AFCM Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi. In his opening remarks Kanso said trading volumes rose significantly to 1.5 trillion shares while the number of transactions reached 135 million during the first nine months an increase of around 10 percent year-on-year. He pointed out that Arab capital markets demonstrated in 2026 their ability to continue operating absorb shocks and resume their fundamental role in fina...
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Trading value across Arab capital markets surged by 18% during the first nine months of 2026, while their combined market capitalisation stood at approximately $4.3 trillion at the end of September, reflecting continued market activity and resilience amid regional volatility this year, said an industry expert.
The trading value increased from around $700 billion in the first nine months of 2025 to approximately $825 billion during the same period this year, stated Dr. Fadi Kanso, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), during the AFCM Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi.
In his opening remarks, Kanso said trading volumes rose significantly to 1.5 trillion shares, while the number of transactions reached 135 million during the first nine months, an increase of around 10 percent year-on-year.
He pointed out that Arab capital markets demonstrated in 2026 their ability to continue operating, absorb shocks and resume their fundamental role in fina...
ADIPEC 2026 is set to welcome its strongest-ever participation from Asia with 353 companies and six national pavilions from China India Japan Malaysia Singapore and South Korea joining the event in Abu Dhabi from November 2-5. Hosted by ADNOC under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi the event will bring together more than 2 250 exhibitors across 16 halls and 30 international pavilions. Asian companies will showcase technologies infrastructure solutions and industrial capabilities across the global energy value chain. Asia will also feature prominently in ADIPEC s conference programme with senior executives from across the region among more than 1 800 confirmed speakers. Participating companies include Sinopec CNPC CNOOC Petron...
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ADIPEC 2026 is set to welcome its strongest-ever participation from Asia, with 353 companies and six national pavilions from China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea joining the event in Abu Dhabi from November 2-5.
Hosted by ADNOC under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of
Abu Dhabi, the event will bring together more than 2,250 exhibitors across 16
halls and 30 international pavilions.
Asian companies will showcase technologies, infrastructure
solutions and industrial capabilities across the global energy value chain.
Asia will also feature prominently in ADIPEC’s conference
programme, with senior executives from across the region among more than 1,800
confirmed speakers.
Participating companies include Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Petron...
On World Tourism Day (September 27) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) highlights how investment in sustainable tourism can support economic diversification strengthen local economies and create long-term value. ADFD s portfolio reflects this focus on the broader economic impact of tourism investment with projects that connect hospitality and cultural assets with the infrastructure needed to support their surrounding destinations an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said. This includes the AED440 million ( 119.8 million) investment in the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt located near one of the country s most significant cultural landmarks as well as the development of an AED764.5 million tourism complex in Salalah Oman spanning 2.5 million sq m and incorporating hospitality facilities a marina coastal development roads and public utilities. In Morocco support for the Asilah Museum has strengthened cultural infrastructure helping ...
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On World Tourism Day (September 27), Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) highlights how investment in sustainable tourism can support economic diversification, strengthen local economies and create long-term value.
ADFD’s portfolio reflects this focus on the broader economic impact of tourism investment, with projects that connect hospitality and cultural assets with the infrastructure needed to support their surrounding destinations, an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said.
This includes the AED440 million ($119.8 million) investment in the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt, located near one of the country’s most significant cultural landmarks, as well as the development of an AED764.5 million tourism complex in Salalah, Oman, spanning 2.5 million sq m and incorporating hospitality facilities, a marina, coastal development, roads and public utilities.
In Morocco, support for the Asilah Museum has strengthened cultural infrastructure, helping ...
XRG Adnoc s international energy investment company has announced the Final Investment Decision for the next phase of the Absheron offshore gas and condensate field development where it holds a 30% equity interest. The milestone reinforces XRG s commitment to Azerbaijan builds on the special relationship between the UAE and Azerbaijan and advances the company s ambition to develop a resilient diversified international gas portfolio that delivers long-term value an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said. Located in the Caspian Sea the Absheron expansion is expected to unlock up to 5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable gas resources. Production is expected to start-up in 2029 with output rising to 600 million cubic feet of gas per day and 47 000 barrels of condensate per day. Caspian Sea s gas discoveries The project builds on the first phase of Absheron which began production in 2023 and marks the next step in bringing one of the Casp...
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XRG, Adnoc's international energy investment company, has announced the ''Final Investment Decision' for the next phase of the Absheron offshore gas and condensate field development, where it holds a 30% equity interest.
The milestone reinforces XRG’s commitment to Azerbaijan, builds on the special relationship between the UAE and Azerbaijan, and advances the company's ambition to develop a resilient, diversified international gas portfolio that delivers long-term value, an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said.
Located in the Caspian Sea, the Absheron expansion is expected to unlock up to 5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable gas resources. Production is expected to start-up in 2029, with output rising to 600 million cubic feet of gas per day and 47,000 barrels of condensate per day.
Caspian Sea's gas discoveries
The project builds on the first phase of Absheron, which began production in 2023, and marks the next step in bringing one of the Casp...
Water is emerging as a critical constraint on the world s biggest growth ambitions from artificial intelligence and the energy transition to food security and rapidly expanding cities as governments and investors confront a huge financing gap in water infrastructure. Around the world water is one of the key defining factors shaping growth competitiveness and resilience Badr Jafar Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy told a private CEO roundtable in New York. The AI revolution the energy transition food security and urban growth are all water stories. The warning came as some 50 chief executives investors and philanthropy leaders gathered at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations to examine how to move water projects from proven concepts to financial close ahead of the UN Water Conference to be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10. The scale of the chal...
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Water is emerging as a critical constraint on the world’s biggest growth ambitions, from artificial intelligence and the energy transition to food security and rapidly expanding cities, as governments and investors confront a huge financing gap in water infrastructure.
“Around the world, water is one of the key defining factors shaping growth, competitiveness, and resilience,” Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, told a private CEO roundtable in New York. “The AI revolution, the energy transition, food security and urban growth are all water stories.”
The warning came as some 50 chief executives, investors and philanthropy leaders gathered at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations to examine how to move water projects from proven concepts to financial close, ahead of the UN Water Conference to be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10.
The scale of the chal...
Wellness and longevity are increasingly becoming central to the global travel and hospitality sector with investors viewing wellbeing as both a revenue opportunity and an emerging real estate asset class. Industry experts speaking ahead of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2026 said changing traveller expectations advances in preventative healthcare and growing demand for personalised experiences were reshaping hospitality investment. The discussion featured Amit Arora Chief Operating too toward an ecosystem where wellbeing is integrated into sleep hygiene functional nutrition and bio-harmonized programming he says. At Akala Hotel and Residences Arada capitalises on this shift by pioneering a mixed-use model that combines ultra-luxury hospitality with preventative healthcare Officer Hospitality and Entertainment Arada; Jordi Sanchis Senior Director of Development Middle East Meliá Hotels International; Chris...
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Wellness and longevity are increasingly becoming central to the global travel and hospitality sector, with investors viewing wellbeing as both a revenue opportunity and an emerging real estate asset class. Industry experts speaking ahead of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2026 said changing traveller expectations, advances in preventative healthcare and growing demand for personalised experiences were reshaping hospitality investment.
The discussion featured Amit Arora, Chief Operating too, toward an ecosystem where wellbeing is integrated into sleep hygiene, functional nutrition, and bio-harmonized programming,” he says. “At Akala Hotel and Residences, Arada capitalises on this shift by pioneering a mixed-use model that combines ultra-luxury hospitality with preventative healthcare, Officer, Hospitality and Entertainment, Arada; Jordi Sanchis, Senior Director of Development – Middle East, Meliá Hotels International; Chris...
The Qatar Investment Authority is targeting a 20 billion partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co people familiar with the matter said months after the wealth fund inked a similar agreement with Goldman Sachs Group. The 580 billion fund s collaboration with JPMorgan Asset Management will span public and private markets in equities and credit Bloomberg said quoting people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the information is not yet public. It will include a 15 billion public equities mandate to support QIA s long-term investment objectives and a 5 billion private markets initiative focused on US middle-market companies the people said. The deal underscores the wealth fund s deepening ties with Wall Street and would follow a similar pact in January when it agreed to commit as much as 25 billion with Goldman Sachs asset management arm. Over the past year QIA has teamed up with Blue Owl Capital to create a digital infra...
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The Qatar Investment Authority is targeting a $20 billion partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co, people familiar with the matter said, months after the wealth fund inked a similar agreement with Goldman Sachs Group.
The $580 billion fund’s collaboration with JPMorgan Asset Management will span public and private markets in equities and credit, Bloomberg said quoting people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the information is not yet public.
It will include a $15 billion public equities mandate to support QIA’s long-term investment objectives and a $5 billion private markets initiative focused on US middle-market companies, the people said.
The deal underscores the wealth fund’s deepening ties with Wall Street, and would follow a similar pact in January when it agreed to commit as much as $25 billion with Goldman Sachs’ asset management arm.
Over the past year, QIA has teamed up with Blue Owl Capital to create a digital infra...
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE. Building on the momentum of the first three rounds the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment said a statement from Al Ramz Capital. Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure to market dynamics and the factors that influence investment performance. Round 4 will run from September 21 to October 20 and is open to all investors with an active Al Ramz trading account. Participants will compete for Etihad Guest Miles with 1 000 000 miles awarded to the first-place winner 500 000 miles to the second-place winner and 250 000 miles to the third-pl...
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE.
Building on the momentum of the first three rounds, the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment, said a statement from Al Ramz Capital.
Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure to market dynamics and the factors that influence investment performance.
Round 4 will run from September 21 to October 20 and is open to all investors with an active Al Ramz trading account. Participants will compete for Etihad Guest Miles, with 1,000,000 miles awarded to the first-place winner, 500,000 miles to the second-place winner, and 250,000 miles to the third-pl...
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism. The event will be held from January 10 to 12 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi Minister of Tourism of Bahrain and Shaikha Nasser Al Nuwais Secretary-General of UN Tourism signed the hosting agreement at the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai in the presence of officials and representatives of the tourism sector. The forum will bring together ministers investors financial institutions and private-sector leaders with a focus on where tourism investment is heading how projects are financed and how to build partnerships that deliver long-term economic and social returns. The programme will also present Bahrain s tourism projects and investment opportunities to international investors. /...
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Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism.
The event will be held from January 10 to 12 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain.
Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism of Bahrain, and Shaikha Nasser Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, signed the hosting agreement at the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, in the presence of officials and representatives of the tourism sector.
The forum will bring together ministers, investors, financial institutions and private-sector leaders, with a focus on where tourism investment is heading, how projects are financed, and how to build partnerships that deliver long-term economic and social returns.
The programme will also present Bahrain’s tourism projects and investment opportunities to international investors.
Saudi Arabia s innovation agenda is entering a new phase with the focus shifting beyond technology manufacturing and adoption towards greater investment in R&D the development of homegrown innovations and technologies stronger control over intellectual property creation and ownership and the commercialisation and transformation of these assets into strategic national economic drivers according to Ahmad Saleh Partner and Head of Innovation Patents & Industrial Property at Al Tamimi & Company. In a new analysis Ahmad examines how Saudi Arabia s developing framework for research and development intellectual property artificial intelligence and industrial localisation is increasingly converging and considers whether the Kingdom can translate these policy ambitions into commercially valuable technologies and sustainable domestic capabilities. Saudi Arabia s innovation journey is increasingly moving beyond the question of where products are manufactured...
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Saudi Arabia’s innovation agenda is entering a new phase, with the focus shifting beyond technology manufacturing and adoption towards greater investment in R&D, the development of homegrown innovations and technologies, stronger control over intellectual property creation and ownership, and the commercialisation and transformation of these assets into strategic national economic drivers, according to Ahmad Saleh, Partner and Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property at Al Tamimi & Company.
In a new analysis, Ahmad examines how Saudi Arabia’s developing framework for research and development, intellectual property, artificial intelligence and industrial localisation is increasingly converging, and considers whether the Kingdom can translate these policy ambitions into commercially valuable technologies and sustainable domestic capabilities.
“Saudi Arabia’s innovation journey is increasingly moving beyond the question of where products are manufactured...
Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced four investment opportunities at Sur Industrial City as part of its ongoing efforts to build an integrated and attractive environment and drive further investments across industrial service and logistics sectors in line with Vision 2040 objectives. The key opportunities include a quarry for backfilling materials private hospital a specialised training centre and an integrated residential complex said Madayn in a statement. The quarry will cover 45 000 sq m under a three-year contract while the residential complex will occupy 182 000 sq m under a 30-year renewable contract. The residential development will be required to comply with health safety and environmental standards and Oman Energy Association (OPAL) requirements it stated. According to Madayn the cumulative investment in the Sur Industrial City reached about SAR2.3 billion ( 6 billion) in the first half of 2026 ...
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Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced four investment opportunities at Sur Industrial City as part of its ongoing efforts to build an integrated and attractive environment and drive further investments across industrial, service and logistics sectors, in line with Vision 2040 objectives.
The key opportunities include a quarry for backfilling materials, private hospital, a specialised training centre and an integrated residential complex, said Madayn in a statement.
The quarry will cover 45,000 sq m under a three-year contract, while the residential complex will occupy 182,000 sq m under a 30-year renewable contract.
The residential development will be required to comply with health, safety and environmental standards and Oman Energy Association (OPAL) requirements, it stated.
According to Madayn, the cumulative investment in the Sur Industrial City, reached about SAR2.3 billion ($6 billion) in the first half of 2026, ...
The fourth edition of the Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition has opened bringing together leading real estate developers senior officials policymakers experts and industry specialists. Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman the show opened at Emirates Hospitality Hall and will run through September 16 an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi Director-General of the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation said the exhibition reflects the department s commitment to highlighting Ajman s investment potential and showcasing promising real estate projects and diverse opportunities available to investors and industry stakeholders in the region. Attractive destination The Ajman real estate market is an attractive destination for investment supported by its strong competitiveness flexible and investor-friendly regulations adv...
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The fourth edition of the Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition has opened bringing together leading real estate developers, senior officials, policymakers, experts and industry specialists.
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, the show opened at Emirates Hospitality Hall and will run through September 16, an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report said.
Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, said the exhibition reflects the department’s commitment to highlighting Ajman’s investment potential and showcasing promising real estate projects and diverse opportunities available to investors and industry stakeholders in the region.
Attractive destination
“The Ajman real estate market is an attractive destination for investment, supported by its strong competitiveness, flexible and investor-friendly regulations, adv...
GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025 up 19.5% over the previous year with the value of shares traded reaching 618 billion according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The general composite index measuring GCC stock market performance stood at approximately 165.2 points at the end of 2025 down 3.8% compared with the end of 2024. The total market capitalisation of GCC stock markets reached approximately US 3.9 trillion in 2025 a decline of 6.2% compared with the previous year. A total of 779 companies were listed on GCC stock markets. Of these the shares of 756 companies were eligible for trading by citizens of Gulf countries on GCC markets representing 97% of all listed companies. The proportion reached 100% on Bahrain Bourse (BHB) Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Boursa Kuwait. In 202...
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GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025, up 19.5% over the previous year, with the value of shares traded reaching $618 billion, according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat).
The general composite index measuring GCC stock market performance stood at approximately 165.2 points at the end of 2025, down 3.8% compared with the end of 2024.
The total market capitalisation of GCC stock markets reached approximately US$3.9 trillion in 2025, a decline of 6.2% compared with the previous year.
A total of 779 companies were listed on GCC stock markets. Of these, the shares of 756 companies were eligible for trading by citizens of Gulf countries on GCC markets, representing 97% of all listed companies. The proportion reached 100% on Bahrain Bourse (BHB), Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Boursa Kuwait.
In 202...
Airports risk wasting money on technology that delivers only marginal improvements to passenger services and revenue if they fail to establish clear requirements before approaching suppliers former Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Luis Felipe Oliveira has warned. Oliveira Executive Director and CEO of Exactly Consulting and Services Sarl made the comments during a World Aviation Festival webinar From passengers to guests: A new ethos for airport development ahead of the event s return to Lisbon from October 13-15. In the end you get what you ask for. Without clear requirements airports risk investing money in things that won t provide a great improvement for the airport and for its guests he said. Oliveira identified the way airports develop requests for proposals (RFPs) as a major weakness in technology adoption. He said investmen...
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Airports risk wasting money on technology that delivers only marginal improvements to passenger services and revenue if they fail to establish clear requirements before approaching suppliers, former Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Luis Felipe Oliveira has warned.
Oliveira, Executive Director and CEO of Exactly Consulting
and Services Sarl, made the comments during a World Aviation Festival webinar,
“From passengers to guests: A new ethos for airport development”, ahead of the
event’s return to Lisbon from October 13-15.
“In the end, you get what you ask for. Without clear
requirements, airports risk investing money in things that won’t provide a
great improvement for the airport and for its guests,” he said.
Oliveira identified the way airports develop requests for proposals (RFPs) as a major weakness in technology adoption. He said investmen...
Healthcare technology startups across the GCC attracted 148 million in disclosed investment between January 2025 and July 2026 according to PitchBook data These investment trends and the opportunities shaping the next phase of regional healthtech growth will be a key focus at WHX Tech the dedicated digital health and healthcare technology event taking place from January 26 to 28 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together startups investors healthcare leaders and technology companies the event will focus on bringing innovation to life across data & AI cybersecurity connected care applications and digital health services. Deal activity According to PitchBook data 32 healthtech companies secured funding across five GCC markets with Saudi Arabia leading the region in both deal volume and capital raised accounting for 17 of the 32 funded companies followed by the UAE with 11. Deal activity has also remained steady in 2026 with 21 ...
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Healthcare technology startups across the GCC attracted $148 million in disclosed investment between January 2025 and July 2026, according to PitchBook data
These investment trends and the opportunities shaping the next phase of regional healthtech growth will be a key focus at WHX Tech, the dedicated digital health and healthcare technology event taking place from January 26 to 28, 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together startups, investors, healthcare leaders and technology companies, the event will focus on bringing innovation to life across data & AI, cybersecurity, connected care applications and digital health services.
Deal activity
According to PitchBook data, 32 healthtech companies secured funding across five GCC markets, with Saudi Arabia leading the region in both deal volume and capital raised, accounting for 17 of the 32 funded companies, followed by the UAE with 11. Deal activity has also remained steady in 2026, with 21 ...
Gulftainer a leading global trade infrastructure company based in the UAE has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal on Thailand s Chao Phraya River. This investment marks the group s entry into Thailand and represents another important step in its international expansion. Located south of Bangkok in Samut Prakan Suksawat Terminal serves importers and exporters across Greater Bangkok and has direct barge connectivity to Laem Chabang Thailand s principal deep-sea port. Gulftainer plans to invest in the terminal s capacity productivity and service offering strengthening its role within Thailand s manufacturing and distribution networks and supporting more efficient connections between Bangkok Laem Chabang and international markets. Farid Belbouab Group CEO of Gulftainer said: Thailand represents an important milestone in Gulftainer s international growth. Suksawat gives us an established operating platform in ...
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Gulftainer, a leading global trade infrastructure company based in the UAE, has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal on Thailand’s Chao Phraya River.
This investment marks the group’s entry into Thailand and represents another important step in its international expansion.
Located south of Bangkok in Samut Prakan, Suksawat Terminal serves importers and exporters across Greater Bangkok and has direct barge connectivity to Laem Chabang, Thailand’s principal deep-sea port.
Gulftainer plans to invest in the terminal’s capacity, productivity and service offering, strengthening its role within Thailand’s manufacturing and distribution networks and supporting more efficient connections between Bangkok, Laem Chabang and international markets.
Farid Belbouab, Group CEO of Gulftainer, said: “Thailand represents an important milestone in Gulftainer’s international growth. Suksawat gives us an established operating platform in ...
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Al Marri will open Future Hospitality Summit FHS World 2026 joining more than 100 government representatives investors and hospitality industry leaders at the event in Dubai from September 29 to October 1. Hosted at Madinat Jumeirah the Middle East s leading hospitality investment summit will focus on investment innovation sustainability technology tourism and workforce development under the theme Reinvest in our Future. Bin Touq will deliver the opening keynote titled The UAE Growth Engine: Tourism Investment and the New Economy. The latest speaker line-up includes Samer Alkharashi Director of the UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East; Sameh Muhtadi CEO of RAK Properties; Abdulla Al Abdouli Group CEO of Marjan; Marc Dardenne CEO of Modon Holding; Sonu Shivdasani CEO and Founder of Sosei; Philippe ...
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UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Al Marri will open Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, joining more than 100 government representatives, investors and hospitality industry leaders at the event in Dubai from September 29 to October 1.
Hosted at Madinat Jumeirah, the Middle East’s leading hospitality investment summit will focus on investment, innovation, sustainability, technology, tourism and workforce development under the theme “Reinvest in our Future.”
Bin Touq will deliver the opening keynote, titled “The UAE Growth Engine: Tourism, Investment and the New Economy.”
The latest speaker line-up includes Samer Alkharashi, Director of the UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East; Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties; Abdulla Al Abdouli, Group CEO of Marjan; Marc Dardenne, CEO of Modon Holding; Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and Founder of Sosei; Philippe ...
Savills has strengthened its international residential investment platform with the appointment of Greg Stockton as International Head of UK Investment Sales and Distribution based in Dubai. Stockton will lead the international sales and distribution of UK residential investment opportunities across the GCC connecting UK developers with wealth managers family offices private banks advisers and investors across the UAE Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Oman. His appointment reflects Savills continued investment in the region and further strengthens collaboration between its UK residential development business and Middle East network. Stockton brings more than 20 years of international experience across real estate wealth management and financial services with a track record spanning international sales business growth strategic partnerships and cross-border investment. He has lived and worked across several international markets including the UAE Qatar Hong Kon...
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Savills has strengthened its international residential investment platform with the appointment of Greg Stockton as International Head of UK Investment Sales and Distribution, based in Dubai.
Stockton will lead the international sales and distribution of UK residential investment opportunities across the GCC, connecting UK developers with wealth managers, family offices, private banks, advisers and investors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. His appointment reflects Savills continued investment in the region and further strengthens collaboration between its UK residential development business and Middle East network.
Stockton brings more than 20 years of international experience across real estate, wealth management and financial services, with a track record spanning international sales, business growth, strategic partnerships and cross-border investment. He has lived and worked across several international markets, including the UAE, Qatar, Hong Kon...
Sharjah s FDI Office has announced that it had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ( 2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology manufacturing logistics and clean energy. It will focus in the coming period on markets with strong growth and investment potential that align with the emirate s priority sectors. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh the CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) said the office seeks to explore new opportunities in Asian and regional markets while strengthening its presence in India US the United Kingdom and Europe. Speaking to WAM on the sidelines of AIM Congress 2026 Al Musharrkh said the office places particular importance on markets with expertise and capabilities in technology manufacturing logistics and innovation. Sharjah s participation in the congress aims to strengthen its position on the global investment map engage with investors and...
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Sharjah's FDI Office has announced that it had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy.
It will focus in the coming period on markets with strong growth and investment potential that align with the emirate’s priority sectors.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, the CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), said the office seeks to explore new opportunities in Asian and regional markets while strengthening its presence in India, US, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Speaking to WAM on the sidelines of AIM Congress 2026, Al Musharrkh said the office places particular importance on markets with expertise and capabilities in technology, manufacturing, logistics and innovation.
Sharjah’s participation in the congress aims to strengthen its position on the global investment map, engage with investors and...
TotalEnergies says Papua LNG has reached several major contractual and commercial milestones bringing the 14 billion project closer to a Final Investment Decision (FID). The company said the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) tendering process has been completed with contract award recommendations awaiting approval from project partners. Project optimisation and the rebidding of EPC packages with a wider group of Asian contractors have generated nearly 4 billion in savings since 2024 reducing estimated capital expenditure to around 14 billion. TotalEnergies and its partners have also agreed to transfer operatorship of Papua LNG to ExxonMobil which operates the nearby PNG LNG project. The move is intended to maximise operational synergies and improve project efficiency. As part of the restructuring o...
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TotalEnergies says Papua LNG has reached several major contractual and commercial milestones, bringing the $14 billion project closer to a Final Investment Decision (FID).
The company said the
engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tendering process has been
completed, with contract award recommendations awaiting approval from project
partners.
Project optimisation
and the rebidding of EPC packages with a wider group of Asian contractors have
generated nearly $4 billion in savings since 2024, reducing estimated capital
expenditure to around $14 billion.
TotalEnergies and its
partners have also agreed to transfer operatorship of Papua LNG to ExxonMobil,
which operates the nearby PNG LNG project.
The move is intended to maximise operational
synergies and improve project efficiency. As part of the restructuring,
Kuwait s investment property sector continued to lead real estate activity in the first half of 2026. The sector was supported by regulatory reforms introduced by the government which helped redirect capital toward investment properties regarded as the most stable segment and the best positioned to deliver sustainable operating returns said a report by Kuwait International Bank (KIB). The report highlighted that the real estate market has recently undergone significant changes following government measures aimed at regulating the residential and industrial sectors. These measures have prompted a broad segment of investors to focus on investment properties amid rising demand for income-generating real estate assets and continued improvement in rental rates across several investment areas. As per the report the recent decisions by Kuwait Municipality have helped enhance the quality of the investment property sector through more effective regulatory requirements....
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Kuwait’s investment property sector continued to lead real estate activity in the first half of 2026. The sector was supported by regulatory reforms introduced by the government, which helped redirect capital toward investment properties, regarded as the most stable segment and the best positioned to deliver sustainable operating returns, said a report by Kuwait International Bank (KIB).
The report highlighted that the real estate market has recently undergone significant changes following government measures aimed at regulating the residential and industrial sectors.
These measures have prompted a broad segment of investors to focus on investment properties, amid rising demand for income-generating real estate assets and continued improvement in rental rates across several investment areas.
As per the report, the recent decisions by Kuwait Municipality have helped enhance the quality of the investment property sector through more effective regulatory requirements....
Türkiye is entering a pivotal phase in the development of its energy sector with strong economic and population growth driving rising electricity demand and increasing the need for investment in infrastructure flexibility and energy efficiency according to a new review by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA s Türkiye 2026 Energy Policy Review says the country has made significant progress in modernising its energy system expanding renewable power and strengthening regional energy connections. These developments provide a strong foundation for meeting future energy needs improving energy security and supporting Türkiye s position as an important regional energy hub. Electricity demand increased by almost 5 per cent annually on average between 2005 and 2024 the fastest rate among IEA Member countries. Demand is e...
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Türkiye is entering a pivotal phase in the development of its energy sector, with strong economic and population growth driving rising electricity demand and increasing the need for investment in infrastructure, flexibility and energy efficiency, according to a new review by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The IEA’s Türkiye 2026 Energy Policy Review says the country
has made significant progress in modernising its energy system, expanding
renewable power and strengthening regional energy connections.
These developments provide a strong foundation for meeting
future energy needs, improving energy security and supporting Türkiye’s
position as an important regional energy hub.
Electricity demand increased by almost 5 per cent annually
on average between 2005 and 2024, the fastest rate among IEA Member countries.
Demand is e...
The UAE and Sri Lanka have discussed strengthening investment ties easing travel flows and sharing expertise in hospitality and hotel management. The talks in Dubai brought together UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Sri Lanka s Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. Bin Touq highlighted tourism as a key driver of economic cooperation noting that the UAE welcomed more than 43 333 Sri Lankan visitors in the first five months of 2026 following 153 430 arrivals in 2025. The ministers also highlighted 107 weekly direct flights between the two countries as evidence of strong travel and trade connectivity. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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The UAE and Sri Lanka have discussed strengthening investment ties, easing travel flows and sharing expertise in hospitality and hotel management.
The talks in Dubai brought together UAE Minister of Economy
and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.
Bin Touq highlighted tourism as a key driver of economic
cooperation, noting that the UAE welcomed more than 43,333 Sri Lankan visitors
in the first five months of 2026, following 153,430 arrivals in 2025.
The ministers also highlighted 107 weekly direct flights
between the two countries as evidence of strong travel and trade connectivity. -TradeArabia News Service
Chevron has announced agreements with Venezuela establishing updated terms for its joint ventures paving the way for increased investment project development and production growth in the country. The agreements provide enhanced fiscal commercial and legal terms aimed at supporting long-term investment. Chevron has also been assigned additional acreage in Venezuela s Orinoco Belt expanding its existing operations. The company said the changes support plans by its joint ventures to invest more than 7 billion over the next five years and more than double production to approximately 600 000 barrels per day compared with 2026 levels. Chevron said total costs are expected to remain below 20 per barrel supported by Venezuela s large resource base. Chevron s history in Venezuela spans more than...
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Chevron has announced agreements with Venezuela establishing updated terms for its joint ventures, paving the way for increased investment, project development and production growth in the country.
The agreements provide enhanced fiscal, commercial and legal
terms aimed at supporting long-term investment.
Chevron has also been assigned additional acreage in
Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt, expanding its existing operations.
The company said the changes support plans by its joint
ventures to invest more than $7 billion over the next five years and more than
double production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day compared with 2026
levels.
Chevron said total costs are expected to remain below $20
per barrel, supported by Venezuela’s large resource base.
“Chevron’s history in Venezuela spans more than...
Standard Chartered has announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the UAE through Standard Chartered DIFC . This makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer the capability in the market and the only global bank currently offering institutional digital asset spot trading in the region. The move further broadens the bank s regulated digital asset offering in the UAE by adding execution to its custody offering. The capability enables eligible institutional clients to access deliverable Bitcoin and Ether spot trading through Standard Chartered s electronic trading channels. It is integrated into the Bank s existing platforms enabling clients to access crypto-asset trading through familiar FX interfaces. Clients may settle trades with a custodian of their choice including Standard Chartered s digital asset custody solution that was launched in Septembe...
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Standard Chartered has announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the UAE through ‘Standard Chartered DIFC’.
This makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer the capability in the market and the only global bank currently offering institutional digital asset spot trading in the region. The move further broadens the bank’s regulated digital asset offering in the UAE by adding execution to its custody offering.
The capability enables eligible institutional clients to access deliverable Bitcoin and Ether spot trading through Standard Chartered’s electronic trading channels. It is integrated into the Bank’s existing platforms, enabling clients to access crypto-asset trading through familiar FX interfaces.
Clients may settle trades with a custodian of their choice, including Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody solution that was launched in Septembe...
The Dubai Global Leaders Series at Middle East Energy brought together senior policymakers industry leaders and experts for an exclusive roundtable focused on policy investment innovation and Dubai s role as a global hub for international business. Hosted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and inD organisers of Middle East Energy the session featured five global experts and leaders from organisations including the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) the US Department of Energy the Centre for Economic Security and Mitsubishi Power. Discussions centred on the investment and policy conditions needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment. The challenge today is not about the cost of the technologies but it s about how can we make an environment that allows capital to work in favor of the deployment of renewable energies s...
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The Dubai Global Leaders Series at Middle East Energy brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders and experts for an exclusive roundtable focused on policy, investment, innovation and Dubai’s role as a global hub for international business.
Hosted by the Dubai
Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and inD, organisers of Middle East
Energy, the session featured five global experts and leaders from organisations
including the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the US Department of
Energy, the Centre for Economic Security and Mitsubishi Power.
Discussions centred on
the investment and policy conditions needed to accelerate renewable energy
deployment.
“The challenge today is not about the cost of the technologies, but it's about how can we make an environment that allows capital to work in favor of the deployment of renewable energies,” s...
The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026 supported by growing investment demand expanding development activity and a diversified investor base according to data released by real estate authorities. The sector entered the second half of the year on a solid foundation of local and international demand diversified real estate products and a growing pipeline of new projects said a WAM news agency report. Rising foreign investment and the broader range of nationalities participating in the market also reflected continued confidence in the UAE s ability to attract long-term capital. Data announced by real estate authorities showed strong levels of activity across several emirates between January and the end of June 2026. In Abu Dhabi the total value of real estate transactions reached around AED117 billion during the first half up 112 percent compared with the same period in 2025 while the number of transactions...
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The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity and a diversified investor base, according to data released by real estate authorities.
The sector entered the second half of the year on a solid foundation of local and international demand, diversified real estate products and a growing pipeline of new projects, said a WAM news agency report.
Rising foreign investment and the broader range of nationalities participating in the market also reflected continued confidence in the UAE's ability to attract long-term capital.
Data announced by real estate authorities showed strong levels of activity across several emirates between January and the end of June 2026.
In Abu Dhabi, the total value of real estate transactions reached around AED117 billion during the first half, up 112 percent compared with the same period in 2025, while the number of transactions...
The Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is implementing a package of projects worth more than AED7.1 million to expand and upgrade the natural gas network across various areas of Sharjah City. The project is aimed at developing infrastructure meeting the growing demand and providing customers with quality services in line with international safety standards. Ibrahim Al Balghouni the Director of the Natural Gas Department at Sewa said the projects currently being implemented in Sharjah City include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project which costs AED3.3 million and extends 9 343m long. The work is in full swing and the project is expected to be fully completed next month. The authority is also developing the natural gas network in Al Muwardah 6 at a cost of AED843 244 covering a 10-km network. The project is currently 20% complete and is expected to be finished by the end of March 2027. In Al Badea District the authority is develop...
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The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is implementing a package of projects worth more than AED7.1 million to expand and upgrade the natural gas network across various areas of Sharjah City.
The project is aimed at developing infrastructure, meeting the growing demand and providing customers with quality services in line with international safety standards.
Ibrahim Al Balghouni, the Director of the Natural Gas Department at Sewa, said the projects currently being implemented in Sharjah City include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project, which costs AED3.3 million and extends 9,343m long. The work is in full swing and the project is expected to be fully completed next month.
The authority is also developing the natural gas network in Al Muwardah 6, at a cost of AED843,244, covering a 10-km network. The project is currently 20% complete and is expected to be finished by the end of March 2027.
In Al Badea District, the authority is develop...
Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai s real estate market according to Nisus Finance which believes the UAE s strong macro-economic fundamentals resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence. The broader outlook for the UAE property market also remains highly encouraging. The market is projected to reach approximately 697.94 billion (AED2.58 trillion) this year with the residential segment alone expected to account for 402.6 billion (AED1.47 trillion). These projections reinforce the long-term strength of the market supported by continued population growth international capital inflows and economic diversification said Nisus Finance. With property prices now at more sustainable levels the current market presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors before demand strengthens further as regional sta...
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Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai's real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE's strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence.
The broader outlook for the UAE property market also remains highly encouraging. The market is projected to reach approximately $697.94 billion (AED2.58 trillion) this year, with the residential segment alone expected to account for $402.6 billion (AED1.47 trillion). These projections reinforce the long-term strength of the market, supported by continued population growth, international capital inflows and economic diversification, said Nisus Finance.
With property prices now at more sustainable levels, the current market presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors before demand strengthens further as regional sta...
Oman s Samail Industrial City affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) received 24 investment applications during the first half of the current year resulting in the localisation of 12 projects alongside the expansion of two existing facilities with a combined investment volume exceeding RO13 million ( 33.81 million). These projects will be established across a total land area of 135 000 sq m and span diverse sectors including packaging materials manufacturing chemical products drilling and boring equipment maintenance furniture and furnishings metal and wood product processing equipment repair and maintenance plastics and polymers water treatment and purification equipment maintenance sewage network servicing marble production and other high-value-added industries said a report by Oman News Agency. Eng Yasser Ibrahim Al Ajmi Director General of Samail Industrial City stated that the cumulative total investment in the ind...
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Oman's Samail Industrial City, affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), received 24 investment applications during the first half of the current year, resulting in the localisation of 12 projects alongside the expansion of two existing facilities, with a combined investment volume exceeding RO13 million ($33.81 million).
These projects will be established across a total land area of 135,000 sq m and span diverse sectors, including packaging materials manufacturing, chemical products, drilling and boring equipment maintenance, furniture and furnishings, metal and wood product processing, equipment repair and maintenance, plastics and polymers, water treatment and purification equipment maintenance, sewage network servicing, marble production, and other high-value-added industries, said a report by Oman News Agency.
Eng Yasser Ibrahim Al Ajmi, Director General of Samail Industrial City, stated that the cumulative total investment in the ind...
Wallan Trading Company the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of its all new Hyundai Venue in the Kingdom introducing a compact crossover that combines contemporary design advanced technology and everyday practicality. The new Hyundai Venue is powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDI engine producing 120 horsepower. The innovative model was unveiled at a special event held recently at the InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort attended by company representatives customers and Hyundai enthusiasts. The arrival of the new Venue further expands Hyundai s model lineup in the Saudi market offering customers a versatile compact crossover designed to meet a variety of lifestyles and driving needs said Wallan Trading in a statement. Available in multiple trims and configurations the Venue combines distinctive design elements with a comprehensive range of comfort connectivity and...
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Wallan Trading Company, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of its all new Hyundai 'Venue' in the Kingdom, introducing a compact crossover that combines contemporary design, advanced technology and everyday practicality.
The new Hyundai Venue is powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDI engine producing 120 horsepower.
The innovative model was unveiled at a special event held recently at the InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort, attended by company representatives, customers and Hyundai enthusiasts.
The arrival of the new Venue further expands Hyundai’s model lineup in the Saudi market, offering customers a versatile compact crossover designed to meet a variety of lifestyles and driving needs, said Wallan Trading in a statement.
Available in multiple trims and configurations, the Venue combines distinctive design elements with a comprehensive range of comfort, connectivity and...
Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru the capital of Karnataka India highlighting the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies. During the visit a Dubai Chambers delegation led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President and CEO of Dubai Chambers held eight meetings with business and investment organisations and multinational companies. These included the Confederation of Indian Industry Karnataka State Council (CII Karnataka) the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Karnataka State Council (FICCI Karnataka) and Nasscom DeepTech as well as multinational companies. Lootah commented: Dubai and India share a longstanding partnership that continues to gain momentum. We are working to deepen trade and investment cooper...
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Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, highlighting the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors, particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies.
During the visit, a Dubai Chambers delegation led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, held eight meetings with business and investment organisations and multinational companies.
These included the Confederation of Indian Industry – Karnataka State Council (CII Karnataka), the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Karnataka State Council (FICCI Karnataka), and Nasscom DeepTech, as well as multinational companies.
Lootah commented: “Dubai and India share a longstanding partnership that continues to gain momentum. We are working to deepen trade and investment cooper...
The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations. The agreement will facilitate greater market access for services exports strengthen protections for investors and create new opportunities for private sector collaboration across high-growth services sectors. The TISIA was signed on August 8 2025 in Moscow on the sidelines of the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE to Russia by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and Maxim Reshetnikov Russian Minister of Economic Development. The agreement provides a dedicated bilateral framework focused specifically on services and investment complementing the Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) which covers trade in goods at the regional...
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The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations.
The agreement will facilitate greater market access for services exports, strengthen protections for investors and create new opportunities for private sector collaboration across high-growth services sectors.
The TISIA was signed on August 8, 2025 in Moscow on the sidelines of the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to Russia, by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Maxim Reshetnikov, Russian Minister of Economic Development.
The agreement provides a dedicated bilateral framework focused specifically on services and investment, complementing the Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which covers trade in goods at the regional...
The third board meeting of the UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC) highlighted two products developed by the UAEIIC to support its members operating internationally. The first is the council s FDI Dashboard which provides a comprehensive overview of the global investment landscape and enables users to explore investment trends across countries sectors investors investment types and time periods with insights into investment values deal activity and future pipelines. The platform also provides access to downloadable country-level reports with UAE outward investment data. The second is the suite of UAEIIC s Investment Potential Reports which offer a data-driven assessment of the most promising investment opportunities for the UAE in priority international markets. These reports identify sectors that combine strong alignment with UAE investment interests with significant growth potential assessing market landscape growth outlook key opportunities...
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The third board meeting of the UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC) highlighted two products developed by the UAEIIC to support its members operating internationally.
The first is the council’s FDI Dashboard, which provides a comprehensive overview of the global investment landscape and enables users to explore investment trends across countries, sectors, investors, investment types, and time periods, with insights into investment values, deal activity, and future pipelines. The platform also provides access to downloadable country-level reports with UAE outward investment data.
The second is the suite of UAEIIC’s Investment Potential Reports, which offer a data-driven assessment of the most promising investment opportunities for the UAE in priority international markets. These reports identify sectors that combine strong alignment with UAE investment interests with significant growth potential, assessing market landscape, growth outlook, key opportunities...
Indonesia is positioning renewable energy digital technology agriculture and electric vehicle (EV) downstreaming as key sectors for European Union investment ahead of the planned 2027 implementation of the Indonesia EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA). Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government is preparing to maximise investment opportunities created by the agreement. We have discussed many sectors including renewable energy digital cybersecurity and several other sectors. Agriculture is also a focus for both countries Airlangga said as quoted by Indonesian news agency (ANTARA). Bilateral trade between Indonesia and the 27-member EU reached 31.9 billion in 2025 while cumulative EU foreign direct investment in Indonesia totalled 13.6 billion over the past five years. p class= ...
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Indonesia is positioning renewable energy, digital technology, agriculture and electric vehicle (EV) downstreaming as key sectors for European Union investment ahead of the planned 2027 implementation of the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga
Hartarto said the government is preparing to maximise investment opportunities
created by the agreement.
“We have discussed many sectors, including renewable energy,
digital cybersecurity, and several other sectors. Agriculture is also a focus
for both countries,” Airlangga said as quoted by Indonesian news agency
(ANTARA).
Bilateral trade between Indonesia and the 27-member EU
reached $31.9 billion in 2025, while cumulative EU foreign direct investment in
Indonesia totalled $13.6 billion over the past five years.
Dubai s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026 with a total of 104 projects completed compared to 75 during the first half of 2025 representing an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion ( 30.22 billion) compared to AED73 billion in the first half of 2025 marking growth of 52% according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. These results reflect the strength of Dubai s real estate sector and growing investor confidence in the emirate s economic environment. Dubai offers a distinctive global economic model underpinned by advanced infrastructure and legislation as well as economic sectors that continue to attract investors and capital the department said. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai said the robust perfor...
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Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026 with a total of 104 projects completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%.
The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion ($30.22 billion), compared to AED73 billion in the first half of 2025, marking growth of 52%, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department.
These results reflect the strength of Dubai’s real estate sector and growing investor confidence in the emirate’s economic environment. Dubai offers a distinctive global economic model underpinned by advanced infrastructure and legislation, as well as economic sectors that continue to attract investors and capital, the department said.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said the robust perfor...
Saudi-based Baazeem Trading Company has announced that it has signed up Al Mammar & Steel Company for the construction of a new warehouse in Khamis Mushait area of the kingdom. The entire construction work will be completed within one year said Baazeem Trading Company in its Saudi bourse filing. The project is expected to increase Baazeem Trading s property plant and equipment by about SAR4.6 million ( 1.23 million) upon completion it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Baazeem Trading Company has announced that it has signed up Al Mammar & Steel Company for the construction of a new warehouse in Khamis Mushait area of the kingdom.
The entire construction work will be completed within one year, said Baazeem Trading Company in its Saudi bourse filing.
The project is expected to increase Baazeem Trading’s property, plant and equipment by about SAR4.6 million ($1.23 million) upon completion, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
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About 80% of organisations expect AI spending to increase over the next two years yet more than half struggle to operationalise the business knowledge AI needs to deliver business value finds a new study. Alteryx an AI-ready data and analytics company today released its 2026 IT Leader Research: The State of AI Ownership Agents and ROI report revealing that organisations are entering a new phase of AI maturity where success is no longer defined by AI adoption alone but by the ability to translate AI investment into measurable business outcomes. Among 1 400 IT leaders surveyed globally 80% expect AI spending to increase over the next two years while 69% report moderate or significant ROI from their AI investments. Yet despite growing investment and early returns more than half (53%) say their organisation struggles to translate business context into AI systems and workflows. At the same time 77% agree business context is critical to producing accurate and rel...
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About 80% of organisations expect AI spending to increase over the next two years, yet more than half struggle to operationalise the business knowledge AI needs to deliver business value, finds a new study.
Alteryx, an AI-ready data and analytics company, today released its "2026 IT Leader Research: The State of AI Ownership, Agents, and ROI” report, revealing that organisations are entering a new phase of AI maturity where success is no longer defined by AI adoption alone, but by the ability to translate AI investment into measurable business outcomes.
Among 1,400 IT leaders surveyed globally, 80% expect AI spending to increase over the next two years, while 69% report moderate or significant ROI from their AI investments. Yet despite growing investment and early returns, more than half (53%) say their organisation struggles to translate business context into AI systems and workflows. At the same time, 77% agree business context is critical to producing accurate and rel...
Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has reported a 48% rise in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders which soared to BD2.2 million ( 6 million) from BD1.5 million a year earlier helped by higher net investment income and a recovery in market valuations. Total operating income rose 17% to BD6.7 million in the second quarter while earnings per share increased to 5.51 Bahraini fils from 3.73 fils. Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders rose 36% to BD2.3 million. On the first half performance SICO said its net profit fell 3% to BD2.8 million mainly due to lower net fee income. Earnings per share stood at 6.91 fils compared with 7.15 fils in the first half of 2025. Net investment income for the first half rose 19% to BD2.5 million while net fee income fell 10% to BD5 million. Brokerage and other income increased 5% to BD1.63 million. Assets under management rose 9% to BD3.3 billion at the end of June from BD3.1 bil...
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Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has reported a 48% rise in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders which soared to BD2.2 million ($6 million) from BD1.5 million a year earlier helped by higher net investment income and a recovery in market valuations.
Total operating income rose 17% to BD6.7 million in the second quarter, while earnings per share increased to 5.51 Bahraini fils from 3.73 fils.
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders rose 36% to BD2.3 million.
On the first half performance, SICO said its net profit fell 3% to BD2.8 million, mainly due to lower net fee income. Earnings per share stood at 6.91 fils, compared with 7.15 fils in the first half of 2025.
Net investment income for the first half rose 19% to BD2.5 million, while net fee income fell 10% to BD5 million. Brokerage and other income increased 5% to BD1.63 million.
Assets under management rose 9% to BD3.3 billion at the end of June from BD3.1 bil...
The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Company has signed contracts with Saudi-based Rikaz Properties to establish the third real estate investment fund with a combined value of more than 186 million to develop key assets within Urban Wadi in the city of Riyadh. With these latest agreements the total number of signed funds now reaches three with a combined value exceeding 1.6 billion said a statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation. This reflects the Sports Boulevard s commitment to enabling private sector participation strengthening the investment environment and supporting Riyadh s transformation into one of the world s most liveable cities. A premium project Urban Wadi is located within the Sports Boulevard project in Hittin District - extending from Suwaid bin Harthah Street in the west to Ar Rub Al Khali Street in the east. The destination has been designed to deliver integrated experiences that bring together sport natur...
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The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Company has signed contracts with Saudi-based Rikaz Properties to establish the third real estate investment fund with a combined value of more than $186 million to develop key assets within Urban Wadi in the city of Riyadh.
With these latest agreements, the total number of signed funds now reaches three, with a combined value exceeding $1.6 billion, said a statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation.
This reflects the Sports Boulevard’s commitment to enabling private sector participation, strengthening the investment environment, and supporting Riyadh’s transformation into one of the world’s most liveable cities.
A premium project, Urban Wadi is located within the Sports Boulevard project in Hittin District - extending from Suwaid bin Harthah Street in the west to Ar Rub Al Khali Street in the east.
The destination has been designed to deliver integrated experiences that bring together sport, natur...
Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ( 555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area. The contracts included 22 new projects 12 expansions four substitutions as well as a renewal. Madayn said it is currently implementing several development projects at Suhar Industrial City including a consultancy study for the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and supporting services across Phases 1 to 6 as well as the completion of infrastructure works for Phase 7. The Omani industrial estates operator also plans to implement a number of strategic projects under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026 2030). These include a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation and service modernisation programme the construction of integrated service facilities and b...
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Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ($555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area.
The contracts included 22 new projects, 12 expansions, four substitutions as well as a renewal.
Madayn said it is currently implementing several development projects at Suhar Industrial City, including a consultancy study for the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and supporting services across Phases 1 to 6, as well as the completion of infrastructure works for Phase 7.
The Omani industrial estates operator also plans to implement a number of strategic projects under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030). These include a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation and service modernisation programme, the construction of integrated service facilities and b...
The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination attracting AED771.5 million ( 210 million) in the first half of 2026. The number of newly registered establishments during the period reached 967. Ras Al Khaimah drew a total of 1 399 new investors from 68 nationalities around the world. Dr Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi Director General RAK Chamber emphasised that these indicators reflect the positive performance of the local economy and the continued growth across various economic activities. The emirate witnessed renewal of 9 963 licences and 138 new establishments in the free zones in addition to the opening of 70 branches of local and foreign establishments. He added that these investments are expected to create around 2 449 job opportunities further supporting economic development and strengthening the country s position as one of the most attractive investment destinations. -TradeAra...
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The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination, attracting AED771.5 million ($210 million) in the first half of 2026.
The number of newly registered establishments during the period reached 967. Ras Al Khaimah drew a total of 1,399 new investors from 68 nationalities around the world.
Dr Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director General, RAK Chamber, emphasised that these indicators reflect the positive performance of the local economy and the continued growth across various economic activities.
The emirate witnessed renewal of 9,963 licences and 138 new establishments in the free zones, in addition to the opening of 70 branches of local and foreign establishments.
He added that these investments are expected to create around 2,449 job opportunities, further supporting economic development and strengthening the country's position as one of the most attractive investment destinations. -TradeAra...
Annual investment in nuclear energy must triple to around 250 billion to meet projections for more than tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050 according to the inaugural World Nuclear Investment Guide published by the World Nuclear Association (WNA). The guide estimates the sector will require around 6 trillion in investment through 2050 covering the full nuclear value chain from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor construction decommissioning and waste storage reported World Nuclear News. The WNA said achieving this target would require significant private-sector participation alongside public funding. According to the association s latest World Nuclear Outlook Report global nuclear generating capacity could increase to 1 446 GWe by 2050 up from the current 403 GWe of operable reactors if all existing planned and proposed projects along ...
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Annual investment in nuclear energy must triple to around $250 billion to meet projections for more than tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050, according to the inaugural World Nuclear Investment Guide, published by the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
The guide estimates the sector will require around $6
trillion in investment through 2050, covering the full nuclear value chain,
from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor construction,
decommissioning and waste storage, reported World Nuclear News.
The WNA said achieving this target would require significant
private-sector participation alongside public funding.
According to the association's latest World Nuclear Outlook Report, global nuclear generating capacity could increase to 1,446 GWe by 2050, up from the current 403 GWe of operable reactors, if all existing, planned and proposed projects, along ...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report highlighting the critical role of investment and supportive policies in driving the next phase of global Travel & Tourism growth. The report sponsored by Chase Travel WTTC s Lead Research Partner found that global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed 1 trillion in 2025 increasing 8.5% year-on-year. The sector also outperformed the wider global economy contributing a record 11.6 trillion to global GDP. WTTC said continued investment is essential for strengthening destinations improving connectivity creating jobs and supporting long-term economic growth. The report identified the US China India and Saudi Arabia as leading investment markets collectively accounting for nearly half of global Travel & Tourism capital in...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting the critical role of investment and supportive policies in driving the next phase of global Travel & Tourism growth.
The report, sponsored by Chase Travel, WTTC’s Lead Research Partner, found that global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, increasing 8.5% year-on-year.
The sector also outperformed the wider global economy, contributing a record $11.6 trillion to global GDP.
WTTC said continued investment is essential for strengthening destinations, improving connectivity, creating jobs and supporting long-term economic growth.
The report identified the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia as leading investment markets, collectively accounting for nearly half of global Travel & Tourism capital in...
Masdar a leading building and construction materials company in Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of its fully integrated construction and building materials facility in Madinah. A specialist in the distribution of all kinds of steel timber insulation plumbing electrical tools hardware chemicals and fasteners it cater to the needs of a range of industries in the kingdom. Speaking at the opening senior officials said: Driven by our commitment to building better and as the success of every project begins with choosing the right materials we have brought together all construction and building materials under one roof. Masdar is indeed your partner in building the future as we provide quality variety and integrated solutions for your projects. We look forward to welcoming you and take pride in always serving you they added. Founded in 1971 Masdar today boasts a vast network of 105 outlets in 29 cities supported by advanced logistics and p...
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Masdar, a leading building and construction materials company in Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its fully integrated construction and building materials facility in Madinah.
A specialist in the distribution of all kinds of steel, timber, insulation, plumbing, electrical tools, hardware, chemicals and fasteners, it cater to the needs of a range of industries in the kingdom.
Speaking at the opening, senior officials said: "Driven by our commitment to building better, and as the success of every project begins with choosing the right materials, we have brought together all construction and building materials under one roof."
"Masdar is indeed your partner in building the future as we provide quality, variety and integrated solutions for your projects. We look forward to welcoming you and take pride in always serving you," they added.
Founded in 1971, Masdar today boasts a vast network of 105 outlets in 29 cities, supported by advanced logistics and p...
Saudi Arabia s Qiddiya Investment Company has announced PlayPath a new mid-career recruitment and development initiative designed to attract develop and accelerate Saudi engineering talent supporting the delivery of Qiddiya City. The initiative seeks to recruit Saudi engineers into Manager-level positions spanning several key disciplines said a Saudi Press Agency report. PlayPath responds to the growing need for experienced Saudi engineering professionals with the skills and capabilities required to support the development and delivery of Qiddiya City s current and future projects. The initiative complements Qiddiya Investment Company s existing early career programs by focusing specifically on qualified Saudi professionals with relevant industry experience and the potential to become future leaders. Participants will join Qiddiya Investment Company in roles with real responsibility and accountability and undertake a structured development pathway. The in...
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Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company has announced PlayPath, a new mid-career recruitment and development initiative designed to attract, develop, and accelerate Saudi engineering talent supporting the delivery of Qiddiya City.
The initiative seeks to recruit Saudi engineers into Manager-level positions spanning several key disciplines, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
PlayPath responds to the growing need for experienced Saudi engineering professionals with the skills and capabilities required to support the development and delivery of Qiddiya City’s current and future projects. The initiative complements Qiddiya Investment Company’s existing early career programs by focusing specifically on qualified Saudi professionals with relevant industry experience and the potential to become future leaders.
Participants will join Qiddiya Investment Company in roles with real responsibility and accountability and undertake a structured development pathway. The in...
Bahrain has reinforced its economic and investment partnerships with France and the Principality of Monaco following a high-level four-day mission led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The visit which featured a series of strategic meetings with government officials investors business leaders and economic partners underscored Bahrain s commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth across key sectors. In France the Bahrain EDB delegation held discussions with strategic partners and business executives while also participating in activities surrounding the 2026 Tour de France one of the world s premier sporting events. Bahrain s pavilion at the event served as a platform to engage with international investors and senior corporate l...
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Bahrain has reinforced its economic and investment partnerships with France and the Principality of Monaco following a high-level four-day mission led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB).
The visit, which featured a series of strategic meetings with government officials, investors, business leaders and economic partners, underscored Bahrain's commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth across key sectors.
In France, the Bahrain EDB delegation held discussions with strategic partners and business executives, while also participating in activities surrounding the 2026 Tour de France, one of the world's premier sporting events. Bahrain's pavilion at the event served as a platform to engage with international investors and senior corporate l...
Libya will place upstream investment at the centre of its energy strategy with the launch of a dedicated Upstream Hub at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027 taking place in Tripoli from January 23 25. The platform will bring together the Ministry of Oil and Gas the National Oil Corporation (NOC) international oil companies service providers and investors to advance exploration production and technology deployment across the country s hydrocarbon sector. The event comes as Libya shifts from its first upstream licensing round in 17 years into an execution-focused growth phase. Following the award of five exploration blocks and the signing of production sharing agreements in June 2026 authorities are preparing a second licensing round expected in late 2026 or early 2027 under the revised EPSA-V framework. The agenda will examine licensing reforms...
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Libya will place upstream investment at the centre of its energy strategy with the launch of a dedicated Upstream Hub at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027, taking place in Tripoli from January 23–25.
The platform will bring together the Ministry of Oil and
Gas, the National Oil Corporation (NOC), international oil companies, service
providers and investors to advance exploration, production and technology
deployment across the country’s hydrocarbon sector.
The event comes as Libya shifts from its first upstream
licensing round in 17 years into an execution-focused growth phase. Following
the award of five exploration blocks and the signing of production sharing
agreements in June 2026, authorities are preparing a second licensing round
expected in late 2026 or early 2027 under the revised EPSA-V framework.
The agenda will examine licensing reforms...
Saudi Arabia s ambition to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030 alongside an estimated 6.3 billion in potential private global real estate investment is accelerating demand for integrated destinations that combine hospitality retail leisure and residential development says a report. Taking place from November 16 to 19 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham) Cityscape Global 2026 brings together the industry leaders driving this next phase of growth. Across international markets experience-led developments are redefining how real estate creates long-term value. Mixed-use districts that combine hospitality retail entertainment culture and branded residences are attracting greater investor interest by creating year-round communities and diversified revenue streams it said. Diriyah has exhibited at Cityscape Global since the event launch in Riyadh in 2023 and is among the landmark developments helping advance Saudi Arabi...
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Saudi Arabia’s ambition to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030, alongside an estimated $6.3 billion in potential private global real estate investment, is accelerating demand for integrated destinations that combine hospitality, retail, leisure and residential development, says a report.
Taking place from November 16 to 19 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham), Cityscape Global 2026 brings together the industry leaders driving this next phase of growth.
Across international markets, experience-led developments are redefining how real estate creates long-term value. Mixed-use districts that combine hospitality, retail, entertainment, culture and branded residences are attracting greater investor interest by creating year-round communities and diversified revenue streams, it said.
Diriyah has exhibited at Cityscape Global since the event launch in Riyadh in 2023 and is among the landmark developments helping advance Saudi Arabi...
The Global Trading Show to be held on December 15 and 16 at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi will bring together the full spectrum of the trading world including the most influential 5 000 market movers together. Participants will include ultra-HNW investors brokers regulators exchanges institutional desks high-volume traders influencers and leading financial key opinion leaders said VAP Group the organiser. The event is powered by Times Of Trading. Until now the region s trading events have focused on individual markets while the Global Trading Show unites every asset class trading technologies and trader communities making it a truly cross-asset event for every type of trader the oganiser said. The Global Trading Show is built on three pillars designed to give attendees direct access to the entire investment universe and the people driving it. Multi-Asset Trading Floor Brokers exchanges and trading platforms will showcase th...
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The Global Trading Show, to be held on December 15 and 16 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, will bring together the full spectrum of the trading world, including the most influential 5,000+ market movers together.
Participants will include ultra-HNW investors, brokers, regulators, exchanges, institutional desks, high-volume traders, influencers and leading financial key opinion leaders, said VAP Group, the organiser. The event is powered by Times Of Trading.
Until now, the region's trading events have focused on individual markets, while the Global Trading Show unites every asset class, trading technologies, and trader communities, making it a truly cross-asset event for every type of trader, the oganiser said.
The Global Trading Show is built on three pillars designed to give attendees direct access to the entire investment universe and the people driving it.
Multi-Asset Trading Floor
Brokers, exchanges, and trading platforms will showcase th...
Eurodia Industrie a global specialist in industrial liquid extraction and purification technologies has secured an 18 million ( 20 million) minority investment from Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners to support its international expansion and industrial scale-up. Founded in 1988 Eurodia develops customised processes to extract separate purify concentrate and recover components from complex liquids. Its technologies including electrodialysis chromatography adsorption ion exchange resins and membrane filtration help industries reduce carbon emissions improve resource efficiency and transition toward more sustainable production models. The company s solutions address major industrial challenges including direct lithium extraction and recycling process electrification mineral recovery water and energy savings CO capture and biobased chem...
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Eurodia Industrie, a global specialist in industrial liquid extraction and purification technologies, has secured an €18 million ($20 million) minority investment from Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners to support its international expansion and industrial scale-up.
Founded in 1988, Eurodia develops customised processes to
extract, separate, purify, concentrate and recover components from complex
liquids.
Its technologies, including electrodialysis, chromatography,
adsorption, ion exchange resins and membrane filtration, help industries reduce
carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency and transition toward more
sustainable production models.
The company’s solutions address major industrial challenges, including direct lithium extraction and recycling, process electrification, mineral recovery, water and energy savings, CO₂ capture and biobased chem...
Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce. The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China. The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation s headquarters in Shanghai. The two sides explored opportunities to deepen institutional cooperation and strengthen engagement between the private sectors in Dubai and China. They also discussed ways to support Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional markets through Dubai and capitalise on the emirate s position as a global hub for business and trade said a Dubai Chambers statement. The meeting showcased Duba...
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Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships, and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China.
The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation’s headquarters in Shanghai.
The two sides explored opportunities to deepen institutional cooperation and strengthen engagement between the private sectors in Dubai and China. They also discussed ways to support Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional markets through Dubai and capitalise on the emirate’s position as a global hub for business and trade, said a Dubai Chambers statement.
The meeting showcased Duba...
Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I LP an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management (BSAM) that aims to accelerate the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The move supports the airline s long-term growth strategy sustainability goals and efforts to strengthen aviation fuel supply security. Launched in December 2023 SAFFA Fund focuses on expanding SAF production capacity by investing in technologically mature projects across different production methods and regions. Managed by BSAM and anchored by Airbus the fund includes participation from major airlines and global aviation and financial institutions. Turkish Airlines investment will provide greater access to SAF initiatives while enabling the carrier to engage in projects involving sustainabl...
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Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I, LP, an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management (BSAM) that aims to accelerate the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The move supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy, sustainability
goals and efforts to strengthen aviation fuel supply security.
Launched in December 2023, SAFFA Fund focuses on expanding SAF production
capacity by investing in technologically mature projects across different
production methods and regions.
Managed by BSAM and anchored by Airbus, the fund includes participation
from major airlines and global aviation and financial institutions.
Turkish Airlines’ investment will provide greater access to SAF initiatives while enabling the carrier to engage in projects involving sustainabl...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is deeply frustrated at the proposed extension of the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) beyond Europe s borders an approach that was discredited over a decade ago. The EU is repeating a historic error. The consequences will be harmful sowing acrimony over extraterritoriality slowing global decarbonisation and sapping European competitiveness with European travellers and businesses paying the price. Instead of expanding the EU ETS beyond Europe s borders the EU should focus on making CORSIA the agreed global mechanism even more successful. Increasing SAF allowances and enabling a book-and-claim system for SAF could be promising steps but the details are critical to success. We will engage with European policy makers towards a m...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is deeply frustrated at the proposed extension of the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) beyond Europe’s borders, an approach that was discredited over a decade ago.
“The EU is repeating a historic error. The consequences will
be harmful—sowing acrimony over extraterritoriality, slowing global decarbonisation,
and sapping European competitiveness—with European travellers and businesses
paying the price.
Instead of expanding the EU ETS beyond Europe’s borders, the
EU should focus on making CORSIA—the agreed global mechanism—even more
successful.
Increasing SAF allowances and enabling a book-and-claim
system for SAF could be promising steps, but the details are critical to
success.
We will engage with European policy makers towards a m...
SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jeri Investment Company to explore collaboration opportunities across strategic sectors including energy logistics and industrial services in Saudi Arabia. The two-year agreement aims to combine SGS s global testing inspection and certification expertise with Al Jeri Investment s industry knowledge to develop solutions that enhance compliance operational efficiency and safety standards. The partnership will focus on identifying potential projects and delivering services that support improved quality management risk reduction and operational performance. The companies will develop joint initiatives through separate agreements based on specific business needs. The collaboration is expected to strengthen confidence across industrial operations while supporting sustaina...
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SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jeri Investment Company to explore collaboration opportunities across strategic sectors, including energy, logistics and industrial services in Saudi Arabia.
The two-year agreement aims to combine SGS’s global testing,
inspection and certification expertise with Al Jeri Investment’s industry
knowledge to develop solutions that enhance compliance, operational efficiency
and safety standards.
The partnership will focus on identifying potential projects
and delivering services that support improved quality management, risk
reduction and operational performance.
The companies will develop joint initiatives through
separate agreements based on specific business needs.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen confidence across industrial operations while supporting sustaina...
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today made global capital markets history with the world s first bell-ringing ceremony aboard a moving passenger train transforming Etihad Rail s Abu Dhabi Fujairah service into a stock market trading hall. The landmark activation celebrated the continued expansion of ADX s fast-growing derivatives market following the launch of six new single-stock futures which increased ADX s total derivatives suite to 17 futures products comprising 50 contracts that offer investors more sophisticated hedging and portfolio management tools. This milestone reflects how Etihad Rail is evolving into a national platform that connects industries markets and communities across the UAE remarked its CEO Shadi Malak. By hosting this first-of-its-kind activation with ADX we are demonstrating how infrastructure can enable new economic linkages bringing capital markets closer to where businesses operate while supporting the na...
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today made global capital markets history with the world’s first bell-ringing ceremony aboard a moving passenger train, transforming Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi–Fujairah service into a stock market trading hall.
The landmark activation celebrated the continued expansion of ADX’s fast-growing derivatives market, following the launch of six new single-stock futures, which increased ADX’s total derivatives suite to 17 futures products, comprising 50 contracts that offer investors more sophisticated hedging and portfolio management tools.
“This milestone reflects how Etihad Rail is evolving into a national platform that connects industries, markets, and communities across the UAE,” remarked its CEO Shadi Malak.
“By hosting this first-of-its-kind activation with ADX, we are demonstrating how infrastructure can enable new economic linkages, bringing capital markets closer to where businesses operate, while supporting the na...
US President Donald Trump met today (July 15) at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi who is on a visit to the United States. During the meeting they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations expanding economic ties and enhancing cooperation in energy according to statements released after the meeting. Trump said the US had supported Iraq in its fight against Islamic State also known as Daesh and would continue backing Al-Zaidi s government in efforts to promote stability and advance economic initiatives. He also highlighted Iraq s importance to global energy markets. He also underscored Iraq s significant importance in the fields of energy and the global economy. Prime Minister Al-Zaidi affirmed Iraq needs a strategic partner of the stature of the United States to overcome the economic and technological challenges it faces. In remarks following his meeting w...
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US President Donald Trump met today (July 15) at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi, who is on a visit to the United States.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic ties and enhancing cooperation in energy, according to statements released after the meeting.
Trump said the US had supported Iraq in its fight against Islamic State, also known as Daesh, and would continue backing Al-Zaidi's government in efforts to promote stability and advance economic initiatives. He also highlighted Iraq's importance to global energy markets.
He also underscored Iraq’s significant importance in the fields of energy and the global economy.
Prime Minister Al-Zaidi affirmed Iraq needs a strategic partner of the stature of the United States to overcome the economic and technological challenges it faces.
In remarks following his meeting w...
Burjeel Holdings a leading super-specialty healthcare group in the GCC on Friday celebrated the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) marking the admission of its inaugural 500 million Sukuk to trading on the International Securities Market. The ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK; Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings; alongside Burjeel Holdings leadership and representatives of the London Stock Exchange. The market open follows the successful completion of Burjeel Holdings inaugural Sukuk under its 1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme marking the group s first entry into the international debt capital markets. The transaction which attracted strong participation from international and regional institutional investors also represents the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018 and another significant milest...
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Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare group in the GCC, on Friday celebrated the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the International Securities Market.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK; Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings; alongside Burjeel Holdings’ leadership and representatives of the London Stock Exchange.
The market open follows the successful completion of Burjeel Holdings’ inaugural Sukuk under its $ 1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the group’s first entry into the international debt capital markets. The transaction, which attracted strong participation from international and regional institutional investors, also represents the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018 and another significant milest...
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ( 5.95 billion). This follows a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio the company said In connection with this e& s board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive director of Vodafone. Following the termination of the relationship agreement e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group to divest its entire holding of 3 944 743 685 ordinary shares in Vodafone representing approximately 16.21% of Vodafone s issued share capital and 17.13% of its total voting rights for a total consideration of 112.5 GBp per share. This comprises approximately 110.5 GBp per share in cash from the buyer and Vodafone s final FY26 dividend (of 2.02 GBp p...
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Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).
This follows a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio, the company said
In connection with this, e&'s board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive director of Vodafone.
Following the termination of the relationship agreement, e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, to divest its entire holding of 3,944,743,685 ordinary shares in Vodafone, representing approximately 16.21% of Vodafone's issued share capital and 17.13% of its total voting rights, for a total consideration of 112.5 GBp per share. This comprises approximately 110.5 GBp per share in cash from the buyer and Vodafone's final FY26 dividend (of 2.02 GBp p...
The UAE attracted 48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year. The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai stated: According to the latest World Investment Report the UAE continues to solidify its status as a global destination for investment and opportunities. In 2025 we attracted a record AED177.3 billion in FDI inflows recording a 6% growth while FDI stock grew to AED1.17 trillion. HH Sheikh Mohammed added: The UAE ranked ninth globally among destinations for inbound FDI and maintained for the third consecutive year its second place globally by greenfield projects with a total of 1 562 projects. ...
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The UAE attracted $48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year.
The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stated: “According to the latest World Investment Report, the UAE continues to solidify its status as a global destination for investment and opportunities. In 2025, we attracted a record AED177.3 billion in FDI inflows, recording a 6% growth, while FDI stock grew to AED1.17 trillion.”
HH Sheikh Mohammed added: “The UAE ranked ninth globally among destinations for inbound FDI and maintained for the third consecutive year its second place globally by greenfield projects with a total of 1,562 projects.”
...Adnoc has launched a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) integrating the commercial activities of Adnoc Gas XRG and Adnoc Trading into a unified structure aimed at strengthening global LNG operations. The platform is designed to enhance flexibility shipping optionality and customer access as Adnoc expands its LNG portfolio including the Ruwais LNG project while supporting XRG s international gas and infrastructure growth. It also builds on Adnoc s long-standing role as a global LNG supplier with over five decades of experience and more than 3 500 cargoes delivered worldwide since 1977. The initiative targets 47 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of combined marketable LNG capacity by 2035 positioning Adnoc and XRG among the world s leading LNG players and reinforcing Abu Dhabi s role as a global...
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Adnoc has launched a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), integrating the commercial activities of Adnoc Gas, XRG and Adnoc Trading into a unified structure aimed at strengthening global LNG operations.
The platform is designed to enhance flexibility, shipping
optionality and customer access as Adnoc expands its LNG portfolio, including
the Ruwais LNG project, while supporting XRG’s international gas and
infrastructure growth.
It also builds on Adnoc’s long-standing role as a global LNG
supplier, with over five decades of experience and more than 3,500 cargoes
delivered worldwide since 1977.
The initiative targets 47 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of combined marketable LNG capacity by 2035, positioning Adnoc and XRG among the world’s leading LNG players and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global...
Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group a leading private Saudi Arabian construction and investment company has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kenya. A premier mixed-use project Jabali Towers boast two towers (a 25- and a 36-storey tower) offering a mix off studios one- to three-bedroom apartments starting from KES10.2 million ( 78 200) providing homeowners and investors with an opportunity to own a residence in Kenya s leading mixed-use SEZ. Mabani Aljazeera said the project is receiving an overwhelming response from investors with the first tower already more than 80% sold. Earlier this week Tatu City appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation as the main contractor for the 88 000/sq m development. The Saudi group said the equity investment is being made through its subsidiary Swan Properties thus marking a major milestone for East Africa representing a significant vot...
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Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group, a leading private Saudi Arabian construction and investment company, has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kenya.
A premier mixed-use project, Jabali Towers boast two towers (a 25- and a 36-storey tower) offering a mix off studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments starting from KES10.2 million ($78,200), providing homeowners and investors with an opportunity to own a residence in Kenya's leading mixed-use SEZ.
Mabani Aljazeera said the project is receiving an overwhelming response from investors with the first tower already more than 80% sold.
Earlier this week, Tatu City appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation as the main contractor for the 88,000/sq m development.
The Saudi group said the equity investment is being made through its subsidiary, Swan Properties, thus marking a major milestone for East Africa, representing a significant vot...
Eni and Mercuria have signed an agreement to establish a 50-50 joint venture to manage global energy commodities trading across international markets. The venture will operate independently through a holding structure with global trading hubs covering commodities including oil gas LNG biofuels and related logistics and infrastructure rights. Both companies said the partnership is designed to unlock synergies combine trading expertise and asset portfolios and create a leading global trading platform with a wider international footprint. The move forms part of Eni s strategy to evolve its trading model enhance asset management improve cash flow generation and increase value across the energy value chain while strengthening capabilities through collaboration with Mercuria. The companies added that the initiative aims to bui...
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Eni and Mercuria have signed an agreement to establish a 50-50 joint venture to manage global energy commodities trading across international markets.
The venture will operate independently through a holding
structure with global trading hubs, covering commodities including oil, gas,
LNG, biofuels and related logistics and infrastructure rights.
Both companies said the partnership is designed to unlock
synergies, combine trading expertise and asset portfolios, and create a leading
global trading platform with a wider international footprint.
The move forms part of Eni’s strategy to evolve its trading
model, enhance asset management, improve cash flow generation and increase
value across the energy value chain, while strengthening capabilities through
collaboration with Mercuria.
The companies added that the initiative aims to bui...
UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid formalising a strategic partnership to strengthen global tourism investment innovation and education. The agreement was signed by Shaikha Al Nuwais Secretary-General of UN Tourism and Ali Shahid CEO of The Bench building on years of collaboration including recent engagement at FHS Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The partnership establishes a framework to promote sustainable tourism development and deepen public-private cooperation. It aims to support entrepreneurship accelerate startup growth and unlock new investment opportunities across international markets. Using The Bench s Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) platforms the collaboration will deliver high-level investor and policy dialogues innovation-led initiatives and knowledge-sharin...
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UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid, formalising a strategic partnership to strengthen global tourism investment, innovation, and education.
The agreement was
signed by Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, and Ali Shahid,
CEO of The Bench, building on years of collaboration, including recent
engagement at FHS Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
The partnership
establishes a framework to promote sustainable tourism development and deepen
public-private cooperation.
It aims to support
entrepreneurship, accelerate startup growth, and unlock new investment
opportunities across international markets.
Using The Bench’s Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) platforms, the collaboration will deliver high-level investor and policy dialogues, innovation-led initiatives, and knowledge-sharin...
Saudi Arabia s Aseer Region Municipality is expanding investment opportunities in the tourism sector by offering 44 seasonal investment sites during the summer season reported SPA. This comes as part of its efforts to empower investors enrich visitors experiences and increase the contribution of tourism and entertainment activities to the local economy amid the region s growing tourism momentum. Aseer Region Mayor Eng. Abdullah Al-Jali said the municipality is implementing a comprehensive plan to support the summer tourism season through two main tracks. The first focuses on continuing infrastructure projects and urban landscape improvements including roads sidewalks parks lighting and municipal services while the second centres on developing investment opportunities and organising events and activities that enhance the ap...
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Saudi Arabia's Aseer Region Municipality is expanding investment opportunities in the tourism sector by offering 44 seasonal investment sites during the summer season, reported SPA.
This comes as part of its efforts to empower investors, enrich visitors' experiences and increase the contribution of tourism and entertainment activities to the local economy amid the region's growing tourism momentum.
Aseer Region Mayor Eng. Abdullah Al-Jali said the municipality is implementing a comprehensive plan to support the summer tourism season through two main tracks.
“The first focuses on continuing infrastructure projects and urban landscape improvements, including roads, sidewalks, parks, lighting and municipal services, while the second centres on developing investment opportunities and organising events and activities that enhance the ap...
AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port. The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas including the provision of bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port the development of alternative fuel solutions such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) biofuels and methanol and the exploration of opportunities related to fuel storage infrastructure terminal facilities and fuel sampling and testing capabilities. Saif Al Mazrouei CEO Ports Cluster AD Ports Group said: This collaboration span lang= AR-SA style= ...
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AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port.
The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas, including the
provision of bunkering services to vessels calling at
Khalifa Port, the development of alternative fuel
solutions such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biofuels, and methanol, and the exploration of opportunities related to fuel storage
infrastructure, terminal facilities, and fuel sampling
and testing capabilities.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO, Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: “This
collaboration
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus have signed a 1 billion ( 1.1 billion) loan to support research and development in Europe s aerospace sector forming the first tranche of a wider 3 billion financing package. The funding will support Airbus investment programme through 2030 focusing on advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation as well as security and defence capabilities. Projects will be carried out across France Germany and Spain strengthening Europe s aerospace and defence ecosystems. The EIB described the agreement as its largest corporate loan framework to date designed to reinforce Europe s technological leadership and industrial competitiveness. The financing aims to enhance innovation in aircraft development and defence systems while supporting long-term manufacturing excellence. Ac...
European Investment Bank, Airbus sign $1.1bn loan for aerospace innovation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus have signed a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) loan to support research and development in Europe’s aerospace sector, forming the first tranche of a wider €3 billion financing package.
The funding will support Airbus’ investment programme through 2030, focusing on advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation, as well as security and defence capabilities.
Projects will be carried out across France, Germany and Spain, strengthening Europe’s aerospace and defence ecosystems.
The EIB described the agreement as its largest corporate loan framework to date, designed to reinforce Europe’s technological leadership and industrial competitiveness.
The financing aims to enhance innovation in aircraft development and defence systems while supporting long-term manufacturing excellence.
Ac...
India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately 166 billion including 33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits industry leaders revealed. They were speaking at the India Wealth Window 2026 held at Taj Dubai Business Bay. Organised by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) the high-level financial conclave brought together policymakers bankers investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities emerging from India s economic expansion including a newly highlighted FCNR-linked wealth creation structure startup investments and broader capital market participation. A highlight of the evening was the launch of A True Story the memoir of veteran UAE diplomat and statesman Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh. Offering a rare first-hand account of the early years of UAE-India relations the book draws on HE Al Sayegh s experiences as ...
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India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately $166 billion, including $33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, industry leaders revealed.
They were speaking at the India Wealth Window 2026 held at Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Organised by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), the high-level financial conclave brought together policymakers, bankers, investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities emerging from India's economic expansion, including a newly highlighted FCNR-linked wealth creation structure, startup investments and broader capital market participation.
A highlight of the evening was the launch of A True Story, the memoir of veteran UAE diplomat and statesman Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh. Offering a rare first-hand account of the early years of UAE-India relations, the book draws on HE Al Sayegh's experiences as ...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new global framework The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready attract private capital strengthen competitiveness and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara the framework draws on the common characteristics of the world s most successful tourism investment destinations and provides a practical roadmap for governments seeking to create the conditions for long-term tourism growth. The principles reflect WTTC s vision of best practice for attracting long-term investment and are designed to help destinations unlock economic growth job creation infrastructure development and sustainable tourism expansion. The Seven Principles are: Leg...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new global framework, The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment, setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth.
Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, the
framework draws on the common characteristics of the world's most successful
tourism investment destinations and provides a practical roadmap for
governments seeking to create the conditions for long-term tourism growth.
The principles reflect WTTC's vision of best practice for
attracting long-term investment and are designed to help destinations unlock
economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and sustainable
tourism expansion.
The Seven Principles are:
Emirates NBD Bank and RBL Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of Emirates NBD s acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately 2.75 billion ( INR 260 billion). The transaction originally announced on October 18 2025 has now concluded following receipt of all requisite approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions. The transaction underscores Emirates NBD s long-term commitment to the Indian market and represents a landmark development in the Indian financial services sector driven by RBL Bank s strong platform providing opportunity to leverage on India s growth story. It constitutes the largest foreign direct investment in the Indian banking sector the largest equity fund raise in the Indian banking sector one of the largest fund raises through preferential issuance by a listed company in India and marks the first acquisition of a majority interest in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign bank. /...
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Emirates NBD Bank and RBL Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of Emirates NBD’s acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (~INR 260 billion).
The transaction, originally announced on October 18, 2025, has now concluded following receipt of all requisite approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions.
The transaction underscores Emirates NBD’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and represents a landmark development in the Indian financial services sector driven by RBL Bank’s strong platform providing opportunity to leverage on India’s growth story. It constitutes the largest foreign direct investment in the Indian banking sector, the largest equity fund raise in the Indian banking sector, one of the largest fund raises through preferential issuance by a listed company in India, and marks the first acquisition of a majority interest in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign bank.
GCC fixed-income yields are benefitting from a decline in geopolitical risk premiums following the US-Iran deal according to Fitch Ratings. This is reflected in yield spreads between GCC investment-grade debt and US Treasury bonds having returned to pre-war levels. Spreads on speculative-grade GCC sukuk remain higher reflecting a wider risk premium. In absolute terms GCC fixed-income yields fell from their March peaks but remain high reflecting US Treasury rate volatilities to which GCC markets are closely correlated due to US dollar currency pegs. GCC sukuk continue to have lower yields than GCC bonds on average due to broader demand from Islamic banks. The spread between GCC yields and US Treasuries indicates that geopolitical risk premiums have eased. The yield to maturity (YTM) spread between the S&P GCC Sukuk Index and the S&P US Treasury Bond Index narrowed to 67bp as of 15 June broadly back to its pre-conflict level (70bp on 27 February) and ...
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GCC fixed-income yields are benefitting from a decline in geopolitical risk premiums following the US-Iran deal, according to Fitch Ratings.
This is reflected in yield spreads between GCC investment-grade debt and US Treasury bonds having returned to pre-war levels. Spreads on speculative-grade GCC sukuk remain higher, reflecting a wider risk premium.
In absolute terms, GCC fixed-income yields fell from their March peaks but remain high, reflecting US Treasury rate volatilities to which GCC markets are closely correlated due to US dollar currency pegs. GCC sukuk continue to have lower yields than GCC bonds, on average, due to broader demand from Islamic banks.
The spread between GCC yields and US Treasuries indicates that geopolitical risk premiums have eased. The yield to maturity (YTM) spread between the S&P GCC Sukuk Index and the S&P US Treasury Bond Index narrowed to 67bp as of 15 June, broadly back to its pre-conflict level (70bp on 27 February), and ...
The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is emerging as a major global hub for clean industrial investment with 84 announced projects representing around 642 billion in potential spending across clean fuels fertilisers steel and aluminium according to a report by Mission Possible Partnership and the Industrial Transition Accelerator. The report Clean Industry Rising: the foundation of resilient value chains highlights accelerating momentum in global clean industrial financing with 19 projects worth 43 billion reaching final investment decision in the past six months double the pace of a year earlier. It notes that clean production is scaling rapidly in energy-intensive sectors such as aviation fuels shipping fuels and metals amid rising energy volatility and trade fragmentation. Within Mena several countries are playing distinct rol...
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The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is emerging as a major global hub for clean industrial investment, with 84 announced projects representing around $642 billion in potential spending across clean fuels, fertilisers, steel and aluminium, according to a report by Mission Possible Partnership and the Industrial Transition Accelerator.
The report, Clean Industry Rising: the foundation of
resilient value chains, highlights accelerating momentum in global clean
industrial financing, with 19 projects worth $43 billion reaching final
investment decision in the past six months—double the pace of a year earlier.
It notes that clean
production is scaling rapidly in energy-intensive sectors such as aviation
fuels, shipping fuels and metals, amid rising energy volatility and trade
fragmentation.
Within Mena, several countries are playing distinct rol...
SpaceX went public Friday with shares trading at just above 150 in a hotly anticipated initial public offering that values Elon Musk s rocket and AI company at 2 trillion. With this Musk has now made history as the world s first trillionaire. SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday after pricing its IPO at 135 per share valuing the company at nearly 2 trillion. Musk celebrated the market debut Friday jointly ringing the Nasdaq opening bell from SpaceX headquarters in Texas. SpaceX which Musk founded in 2002 sold 556 million shares Thursday at an initial price of 135 a share the company confirmed marking the biggest IPO in history. Friday s market debut represents an 11% increase on that pricing. The milestone marks a new chapter in the rapid accumulation of wealth among technology entrepreneurs as private companies linked to artificial intelligence space and advanced manufacturing create fortunes at an unprecedented pace....
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SpaceX went public Friday, with shares trading at just above $150 in a hotly anticipated initial public offering that values Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company at $2 trillion. With this, Musk has now made history as the world’s first trillionaire.
SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday after pricing its IPO at $135 per share, valuing the company at nearly $2 trillion.
Musk celebrated the market debut Friday, jointly ringing the Nasdaq opening bell from SpaceX headquarters in Texas.
SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, sold 556 million shares Thursday at an initial price of $135 a share, the company confirmed, marking the biggest IPO in history. Friday’s market debut represents an 11% increase on that pricing.
The milestone marks a new chapter in the rapid accumulation of wealth among technology entrepreneurs, as private companies linked to artificial intelligence, space and advanced manufacturing create fortunes at an unprecedented pace....
Samsung Electronics Company spent nearly 90 trillion won ( 59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025 said a report. This makes it the biggest investor among the world s top 10 semiconductor companies industry data showed on Wednesday. The South Korean tech giant had invested a total of 89.9 trillion won comprising 52.2 trillion won in capital expenditure and 37.7 trillion won in R&D according to data compiled by corporate tracker CEO Score and cited by Yonhap News Agency. ...
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Samsung Electronics Company spent nearly 90 trillion won ($59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025, said a report.
This makes it the biggest investor among the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, industry data showed on Wednesday.
The South Korean tech giant had invested a total of 89.9 trillion won, comprising 52.2 trillion won in capital expenditure and 37.7 trillion won in R&D, according to data compiled by corporate tracker CEO Score and cited by Yonhap News Agency.
Construction activity across the Gulf region remains robust supported by strong project execution and rising demand for building materials according to new research released by engineering consultancy AESG. New research from AESG backed by tender return data confirms sustained construction activity across the region a market with 951 billion in projects currently under active execution according to MEED. Concrete supply grew 13% between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026 a strong indicator of continued market momentum. Alongside this growth cost benchmarks have adjusted with concrete works up 13% and reinforcement steel up 16% over the same period reflecting broader movements in global commodity and logistics markets stated AESG in its Middle East Market Intelligence Report whose benchmarks are based on actual tender returns from Q4 2025 through Q2 2026. These figures are corroborated by commodity index data which shows the rebar index up 6% and oil and aluminium indi...
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Construction activity across the Gulf region remains robust, supported by strong project execution and rising demand for building materials, according to new research released by engineering consultancy AESG.
New research from AESG, backed by tender return data, confirms sustained construction activity across the region, a market with $951 billion in projects currently under active execution according to MEED.
Concrete supply grew 13% between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026, a strong indicator of continued market momentum. Alongside this growth, cost benchmarks have adjusted, with concrete works up 13% and reinforcement steel up 16% over the same period, reflecting broader movements in global commodity and logistics markets, stated AESG in its Middle East Market Intelligence Report whose benchmarks are based on actual tender returns from Q4 2025 through Q2 2026.
These figures are corroborated by commodity index data, which shows the rebar index up 6% and oil and aluminium indi...
Oman is seeking to strengthen its position as a destination for international investment supported by an investment-grade credit rating economic reforms and regulatory frameworks aligned with international standards. A key element of that strategy is the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) which was established to provide international investors financial institutions and professional services firms with a legal and regulatory framework mirroring the practices of the world s leading financial jurisdictions. This environment supports the structuring of investments and the conduct of cross-border business with exceptional clarity and legal certainty said the IFC Oman in a statement. The Centre is intended to facilitate cross-border business and investment activity. In a move underscoring the government s support for the project Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed the Centre s Board of Directors chaired by Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al ...
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Oman is seeking to strengthen its position as a destination for international investment, supported by an investment-grade credit rating, economic reforms and regulatory frameworks aligned with international standards.
A key element of that strategy is the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman), which was established to provide international investors, financial institutions, and professional services firms with a legal and regulatory framework mirroring the practices of the world's leading financial jurisdictions.
This environment supports the structuring of investments and the conduct of cross-border business with exceptional clarity and legal certainty, said the IFC Oman in a statement.
The Centre is intended to facilitate cross-border business and investment activity.
In a move underscoring the government's support for the project, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed the Centre's Board of Directors, chaired by Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al ...
Egypt has secured a 420 million foreign investment commitment for a 580-megawatt wind power project on the Red Sea coast marking another significant step in the country s drive to expand renewable energy capacity and attract private-sector capital into the energy sector. The investment will be made by Dubai-based Alcazar Energy which signed agreements with Egypt s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to invest in operate and manage the Gabal El-Zeit wind farm in the Red Sea Governorate. The project will be financed through external funding sources providing a fresh inflow of foreign capital into Egypt s renewable energy sector. The agreements signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly cover the investment operation and power purchase arrangements for the facility which will have a minimum installed capacity of 580 MW throughout the contract period. Under the deal EETC will purchase the...
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Egypt has secured a $420 million foreign investment commitment for a 580-megawatt wind power project on the Red Sea coast, marking another significant step in the country's drive to expand renewable energy capacity and attract private-sector capital into the energy sector.
The investment will be made by Dubai-based Alcazar Energy, which signed agreements with Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to invest in, operate and manage the Gabal El-Zeit wind farm in the Red Sea Governorate. The project will be financed through external funding sources, providing a fresh inflow of foreign capital into Egypt's renewable energy sector.
The agreements, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, cover the investment, operation and power purchase arrangements for the facility, which will have a minimum installed capacity of 580 MW throughout the contract period. Under the deal, EETC will purchase the...
Invest Qatar the country s investment promotion agency has concluded a high-level roadshow in Istanbul Türkiye showcasing Qatar s diverse investment opportunities and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and key business stakeholders. Over a four-day programme the delegation held a series of business meetings with leading Turkish companies. The programme featured dedicated investor events organised in collaboration with key partners including an investor dialogue with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and a business luncheon with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD). The visit also brought together major stakeholders through an exclusive gaming industry roundtable in addition to sealing a new partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) ARI Teknokent the technology park of ITU. The roadshow programme featured executive-level discussions site visits and targeted B2B meetings across smart...
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Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, has concluded a high-level roadshow in Istanbul, Türkiye, showcasing Qatar’s diverse investment opportunities and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and key business stakeholders.
Over a four-day programme, the delegation held a series of business meetings with leading Turkish companies. The programme featured dedicated investor events organised in collaboration with key partners, including an investor dialogue with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and a business luncheon with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD).
The visit also brought together major stakeholders through an exclusive gaming industry roundtable, in addition to sealing a new partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) ARI Teknokent, the technology park of ITU.
The roadshow programme featured executive-level discussions, site visits and targeted B2B meetings, across smart...
Oman has signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding to establish new projects with an investment value of RO2.9 billion in the Duqm Special Economic Zone said an Oman News Agency post in X platform. The agreements signed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones cover the construction of a power generation station alongside industrial facilities for the production of ammonia electric battery components and chemical materials in addition to industrial tourism and residential complexes it said. The agreements also include a deal for the implementation of downstream phases 2 and 3 of the Indian renewable energy company ACME Group s green hydrogen project in Duqm at investments worth 4.2 billion. Meanwhile the Special Economic Zone at Duqm on Monday celebrated the inauguration of the first phase of the Maysan Square Duqm - Residence project which includes 104 residential units alongside 130 diverse commercial units...
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Oman has signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding to establish new projects with an investment value of RO2.9 billion in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, said an Oman News Agency post in X platform.
The agreements, signed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, cover the construction of a power generation station, alongside industrial facilities for the production of ammonia, electric battery components, and chemical materials, in addition to industrial, tourism and residential complexes, it said.
The agreements also include a deal for the implementation of downstream phases 2 and 3 of the Indian renewable energy company ACME Group's green hydrogen project in Duqm at investments worth $4.2 billion.
Meanwhile, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm on Monday celebrated the inauguration of the first phase of the "Maysan Square Duqm - Residence" project, which includes 104 residential units alongside 130 diverse commercial units...
Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake investment management and operating funds activities in the Kingdom. The approval enhances the bank s ability to provide onshore investment management and fund operations capabilities in Saudi Arabia supporting institutional clients as investor participation and capital market activity continue to expand across the Kingdom it said. This further expands Standard Chartered s existing platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider region reinforcing its ability to connect clients and investors in the Kingdom to opportunities across the Middle East Asia Europe the US and Africa. Sarah AlKhelaiwi CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia said: The CMA approval marks an important milestone in Standard Chartered s continued expansion in Saudi Arabia and reflects our long-term commitment to s...
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Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake investment management and operating funds activities in the Kingdom.
The approval enhances the bank’s ability to provide onshore investment management and fund operations capabilities in Saudi Arabia, supporting institutional clients as investor participation and capital market activity continue to expand across the Kingdom, it said.
This further expands Standard Chartered’s existing platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, reinforcing its ability to connect clients and investors in the Kingdom to opportunities across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the US and Africa.
Sarah AlKhelaiwi, CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia, said: “The CMA approval marks an important milestone in Standard Chartered’s continued expansion in Saudi Arabia and reflects our long-term commitment to s...
OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli marking a step toward strengthening energy investment cooperation between Oman and Libya. The agreement was signed by Ashraf Hamad Al Maamari Chairman of OQEP and Dr. Ali Mahmoud Hassan Chairman and CEO of the Libyan Investment Authority in the presence of Libya s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh. The memorandum aims to establish a strategic framework for exploring joint investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production in both countries as well as in international markets. It is intended to support long-term economic value creation and deepen cooperation between the two sides. Officials said the partnership reflects broader efforts to expand investment ties and build high-value collaborations in the energ...
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OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli, marking a step toward strengthening energy investment cooperation between Oman and Libya.
The agreement was signed by Ashraf Hamad Al Maamari,
Chairman of OQEP, and Dr. Ali Mahmoud Hassan, Chairman and CEO of the Libyan
Investment Authority, in the presence of Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid
Dbeibeh.
The memorandum aims to establish a strategic framework for
exploring joint investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and
production in both countries, as well as in international markets. It is
intended to support long-term economic value creation and deepen cooperation
between the two sides.
Officials said the partnership reflects broader efforts to expand investment ties and build high-value collaborations in the energ...
The UAE s 1.4 trillion investment programme in the United States is progressing ahead of schedule with officials highlighting advances in AI infrastructure energy projects and manufacturing investments during talks in Washington this week. The progress was highlighted during a visit to Washington by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority who led a UAE delegation in meetings with US Vice President J D Vance Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and members of Congress said a WAM news agency report. The discussions focused on advancing the UAE-US AI Acceleration Partnership launched during US President Donald Trump s state visit to the UAE and his meeting with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials reviewed progress in economic and technological cooperation over the past year with both sides noting tha...
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The UAE's $1.4 trillion investment programme in the United States is progressing ahead of schedule, with officials highlighting advances in AI infrastructure, energy projects and manufacturing investments during talks in Washington this week.
The progress was highlighted during a visit to Washington by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, who led a UAE delegation in meetings with US Vice President J D Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and members of Congress, said a WAM news agency report.
The discussions focused on advancing the UAE-US AI Acceleration Partnership launched during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UAE and his meeting with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Officials reviewed progress in economic and technological cooperation over the past year, with both sides noting tha...
Gallagher the global insurance brokerage risk management and consulting firm has increased its investment in ACE Gallagher Holding one of the largest and most established insurance broking firms in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). The firm is majority owned by MIG Holding and this agreement will see Gallagher increase its share from 30% to 49%. The two firms first entered into a partnership in 2021. ACE Gallagher supports businesses with risk management and insurance solutions and is a pioneer in the MEA regional insurance industry with roots dating back to 1952 and offices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bahrain UAE Oman Kuwait Lebanon and Greece. It has expertise in aviation real estate construction oil & gas financial lines and property risks and employs over 300 risk professionals. Simon Matson Executive Vice President Gallagher Global Broking said: This further investment in the Middle East and in our partnership with MIG Holding demo...
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Gallagher, the global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, has increased its investment in ACE Gallagher Holding, one of the largest and most established insurance broking firms in the Middle East & Africa (MEA).
The firm is majority owned by MIG Holding and this agreement will see Gallagher increase its share from 30% to 49%. The two firms first entered into a partnership in 2021.
ACE Gallagher supports businesses with risk management and insurance solutions and is a pioneer in the MEA regional insurance industry, with roots dating back to 1952 and offices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon and Greece.
It has expertise in aviation, real estate, construction, oil & gas, financial lines and property risks and employs over 300 risk professionals.
Simon Matson, Executive Vice President, Gallagher Global Broking, said: "This further investment in the Middle East and in our partnership with MIG Holding demo...
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ( 3.54 billion). The initiative is part of the commission s efforts to enhance the urban environment support economic growth improve the quality of life and advance sustainable development in the Holy City said a Saudi Press Agency report. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighbourhoods of Jurhum South Al-Khalidiyah Al-Hajlah Al-Hindawiyah East Al-Hindawiyah South and Al-Hindawiyah West. The projects will be implemented through partnerships with real estate development and investment companies as well as investment funds reflecting the integration of regulatory and development efforts to deliver urban projects with sustainable economic and developmental impact. The commissi...
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The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m, representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ($3.54 billion).
The initiative is part of the commission's efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighbourhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South, and Al-Hindawiyah West.
The projects will be implemented through partnerships with real estate development and investment companies, as well as investment funds, reflecting the integration of regulatory and development efforts to deliver urban projects with sustainable economic and developmental impact.
The commissi...
Global energy investment is projected to reach 3.4 trillion in 2026 a slight increase year-on-year according to a new IEA report. The 2026 edition of the IEA s annual World Energy Investment report said around 2.2 trillion is expected to go to grids storage low-emissions fuels nuclear renewables efficiency and electrification in 2026 while around 1.2 trillion is set to be invested in oil natural gas and coal. It noted that despite higher oil prices oil investment is expected to decline for a third consecutive year in 2026 falling below 500 billion. The report finds that uncertainty over the duration of the price spike long project lead times supply chain constraints and tighter offshore rig markets are limiting near-term spending responses outside the Middle East. At the same time natural gas investment is projected to rise to 330 billion the highest level in a decade supported by a wave of new LNG export projects particularly in the United St...
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Global energy investment is projected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, a slight increase year-on-year, according to a new IEA report.
The 2026 edition of the IEA’s annual World Energy Investment report said around $2.2 trillion is expected to go to grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, nuclear, renewables, efficiency and electrification in 2026, while around $1.2 trillion is set to be invested in oil, natural gas and coal.
It noted that despite higher oil prices, oil investment is expected to decline for a third consecutive year in 2026, falling below $500 billion. The report finds that uncertainty over the duration of the price spike, long project lead times, supply chain constraints and tighter offshore rig markets are limiting near-term spending responses outside the Middle East.
At the same time, natural gas investment is projected to rise to $330 billion, the highest level in a decade, supported by a wave of new LNG export projects, particularly in the United St...
Eni and its partners Petroci and Vitol have approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Baleine Phase 3 project in Abidjan Côte d Ivoire marking a milestone in the development of the largest hydrocarbon discovery ever made in the country. The full-field Phase 3 development will increase oil production from 60 000 to 150 000 barrels per day and gas output from 80 to 200 million cubic feet per day. Baleine is a testament to Eni s exploration and production model built on excellence in exploration activities the ability to develop projects through a fast-track and phased approach and a consistent commitment to sustainability in continuous dialogue with the host country. This project reflects our commitment to strengthening energy security supporting local economic development and advancing a lower-carbon energy future said Claudio Descalzi Chief Executive Officer of Eni. p class= MsoNo...
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Eni and its partners Petroci and Vitol have approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Baleine Phase 3 project in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marking a milestone in the development of the largest hydrocarbon discovery ever made in the country.
The full-field Phase 3 development will increase oil
production from 60,000 to 150,000 barrels per day and gas output from 80 to 200
million cubic feet per day.
“Baleine is a testament to Eni’s exploration and production
model, built on excellence in exploration activities, the ability to develop
projects through a fast-track and phased approach, and a consistent commitment
to sustainability, in continuous dialogue with the host country. This project
reflects our commitment to strengthening energy security, supporting local
economic development and advancing a lower-carbon energy future,” said Claudio
Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Eni.
Beyon a leading telecommunication company and digital enabler has announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) commitment agreement with the Ministry of Communications in Kuwait and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) formalising its selection as the Winning Investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait. The agreement was signed at the Government Communication Center of the Council of Ministers by Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Beyon Chairman Eng Mishal Al-Zaid Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications and Asma Al-Mousa Acting Director General at the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) in the presence of Omar Saud Al-Omar Kuwait Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Dr Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifai Kuwait Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Public Private Partnersh...
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Beyon, a leading telecommunication company and digital enabler, has announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) commitment agreement with the Ministry of Communications in Kuwait and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), formalising its selection as the Winning Investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait.
The agreement was signed at the Government Communication Center of the Council of Ministers by Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Beyon Chairman, Eng Mishal Al-Zaid, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications, and Asma Al-Mousa, Acting Director General at the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in the presence of Omar Saud Al-Omar, Kuwait Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture, and Dr Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifai, Kuwait Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Public Private Partnersh...
DP World has attracted AED854 million ( 232.54 million) in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026 underlining continued investor demand for Dubai s trade and industrial hub. The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing logistics food production healthcare vehicle handling and heavy equipment said a DP World statement. Momentum continued through March and April with more than 43% of the total commitments by value signed during these months. The new investments reflect a broad mix of trade and industrial activity including: Manufacturers of steel food products and furniture strengthening production Healthcare-related businesses investing in long-term operations in Dubai Third-party logistics providers strengthening warehousing operations Finished vehicle logistics operators investing in spaces for vehicle handling ...
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DP World has attracted AED854 million ($232.54 million) in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026, underlining continued investor demand for Dubai’s trade and industrial hub.
The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling and heavy equipment, said a DP World statement.
Momentum continued through March and April, with more than 43% of the total commitments by value signed during these months.
The new investments reflect a broad mix of trade and industrial activity, including:
* Manufacturers of steel, food products and furniture strengthening production
* Healthcare-related businesses investing in long-term operations in Dubai
* Third-party logistics providers strengthening warehousing operations
* Finished vehicle logistics operators investing in spaces for vehicle handling
...
GII a leading global shari ah-compliant alternative investment company announced today (May 19) the completion of a minority equity investment in Hotpack Global Holding one of the GCC s largest food packaging manufacturers. The investment proceeds are intended primarily to support Hotpack s continued growth including the increase of recently commissioned manufacturing capacity and the company s ongoing international expansion strategy. This acquisition further cements GII s position as one of the most active Private Equity players in the region. This Hotpack deal represents a strategic expansion into the manufacturing sector complementing GII s recent high-profile transactions across healthcare education and logistics. By investing in a Dubai-headquartered manufacturing leader that operates 25 facilities and serves over 100 countries GII is directly supporting the UAE s Operation 300bn strategy to increase the industrial sector s contribution to the GDP....
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GII, a leading global shari’ah-compliant alternative investment company, announced today (May 19) the completion of a minority equity investment in Hotpack Global Holding, one of the GCC's largest food packaging manufacturers.
The investment proceeds are intended primarily to support Hotpack's continued growth, including the increase of recently commissioned manufacturing capacity, and the company's ongoing international expansion strategy.
This acquisition further cements GII's position as one of the most active Private Equity players in the region. This Hotpack deal represents a strategic expansion into the manufacturing sector, complementing GII’s recent high-profile transactions across healthcare, education, and logistics.
By investing in a Dubai-headquartered manufacturing leader that operates 25 facilities and serves over 100 countries, GII is directly supporting the UAE’s "Operation 300bn" strategy to increase the industrial sector's contribution to the GDP....
GymNation the GCC s fastest-growing gym operator has secured a 100 million private credit facility from certain funds entities and/or accounts managed advised or controlled by HPS Investment Partners part of BlackRock- the world s largest asset manager in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced. Founded in the UAE in 2018 by Loren Holland Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland GymNation was built on a simple mission: to make world-class fitness affordable and accessible to everyone. Since opening its first outlet in Al Quoz Dubai GymNation has grown to become the Middle East s largest low-cost gym operator with close to 50 locations and over 200 000 members across the UAE Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Securing 100 million of growth capital is a transformational milestone for GymNation and provides the platform for us to expand our footprint across the GCC and beyond. What was most encouraging throughout the proc...
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GymNation, the GCC’s fastest-growing gym operator, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from certain funds, entities and/or accounts managed, advised or controlled by HPS Investment Partners, part of BlackRock- the world’s largest asset manager, in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced.
Founded in the UAE in 2018 by Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki, and Ant Martland, GymNation was built on a simple mission: to make world-class fitness affordable and accessible to everyone.
Since opening its first outlet in Al Quoz, Dubai, GymNation has grown to become the Middle East’s largest low-cost gym operator, with close to 50 locations and over 200,000 members across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
"Securing $100 million of growth capital is a transformational milestone for GymNation and provides the platform for us to expand our footprint across the GCC and beyond. What was most encouraging throughout the proc...
Oman Investment Authority the sultanate s sovereign wealth fund has reported its strongest annual performance to date recording approximately 7.8 billion in profits and a 14.6% return on investment in 2025 placing it among the world s top-performing sovereign investors. According to SWF Global OIA ranked third globally among sovereign wealth funds for return on investment and first globally for public market returns in 2025. The performance gives Oman a stronger position in the global sovereign investment landscape where Gulf funds are playing an increasingly influential role across private equity infrastructure energy transition logistics technology and strategic industries. The sultanate s sovereign wealth fund assets for the 12-month period surged to hit 60 billion by the end of 2025. On a cumulative basis every dollar equivalent held by the Authority in 2020 had grown by approximately 73% by the end of 2025 reflecting value creat...
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Oman Investment Authority, the sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund, has reported its strongest annual performance to date, recording approximately $7.8 billion in profits and a 14.6% return on investment in 2025, placing it among the world’s top-performing sovereign investors.
According to SWF Global, OIA ranked third globally among sovereign wealth funds for return on investment and first globally for public market returns in 2025.
The performance gives Oman a stronger position in the global sovereign investment landscape, where Gulf funds are playing an increasingly influential role across private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, logistics, technology and strategic industries.
The sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund assets for the 12-month period surged to hit $60 billion by the end of 2025.
On a cumulative basis, every dollar equivalent held by the Authority in 2020 had grown by approximately 73% by the end of 2025, reflecting value creat...
Shyam Middle East Resources a part of India s renowned Shyam Steel Group is establishing a new non-ferrous metals processing and manufacturing facility at Al Ghail Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez). With an investment of AED40 million ( 10.8 million) the project marks a significant step in the group s global expansion strategy strengthening its regional footprint while tapping into Ras Al Khaimah s growing industrial ecosystem. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at Rakez s Compass Coworking Centre represented by Shyam Steel Group Chairman Purushottam Beriwala and Rakez Sales Director Mustafa Shaker. Spanning 21 000 sq m the new RAK facility will be developed in two phases with the first expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2027 followed by the second unit in the next quarter. The facility will process and manufacture non-ferrous metals including lead aluminium and copper along with alloy produ...
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Shyam Middle East Resources, a part of India’s renowned Shyam Steel Group, is establishing a new non-ferrous metals processing and manufacturing facility at Al Ghail Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez).
With an investment of AED40 million ($10.8 million), the project marks a significant step in the group’s global expansion strategy, strengthening its regional footprint while tapping into Ras Al Khaimah’s growing industrial ecosystem.
The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at Rakez’s Compass Coworking Centre, represented by Shyam Steel Group Chairman Purushottam Beriwala and Rakez Sales Director Mustafa Shaker.
Spanning 21,000 sq m, the new RAK facility will be developed in two phases with the first expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2027, followed by the second unit in the next quarter.
The facility will process and manufacture non-ferrous metals, including lead, aluminium, and copper, along with alloy produ...
Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the City of Gold with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world s most influential centres for physical gold trading compliant bullion transactions and potentially even future pricing power. The comments come amid growing global demand for physical assets as investors increasingly seek stability liquidity and tangible value during a period of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting financial markets. Steven Hawkins Chairman and CEO of Paradigm Holdings said Dubai s strategic infrastructure geographic positioning and established gold ecosystem are placing the emirate at the centre of a major evolution within global commodities markets. Dubai is no longer simply a transit hub for gold said Hawkins. It is becoming one of the world s most important centres for physical gold ownership movement and potentially pricing influence. ...
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Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.
The comments come amid growing global demand for physical assets as investors increasingly seek stability, liquidity and tangible value during a period of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting financial markets.
Steven Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of Paradigm Holdings, said Dubai’s strategic infrastructure, geographic positioning and established gold ecosystem are placing the emirate at the centre of a major evolution within global commodities markets.
“Dubai is no longer simply a transit hub for gold,” said Hawkins. “It is becoming one of the world’s most important centres for physical gold ownership, movement and potentially pricing influence.”
...FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt development pipelines financing realities and the market s future outlook. The webinar titled Egypt s Hospitality Market: Between Global Ambition and Local Reality will have the following presenters: Hala Matar Choufany President - HVS Middle East Africa and South Asia; Alain Debare Partner - Head of Investments and Asset Management HVS Middle East and Africa; Maged Salah Managing Director Misr Abu Dhabi for Real Estate Investments; and Dr Ghada Shalaby Former Vice Minister Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt. Interested can now register for the webinar. Egypt leads Africa s hospitality investment market with 185 hotels and nearly 46 000 rooms in the pipeline. The webinar will explore the areas of real opp...
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FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt, development pipelines, financing realities, and the market’s future outlook.
The webinar titled Egypt’s Hospitality Market: Between Global Ambition and Local Reality will have the following presenters: Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia; Alain Debare, Partner - Head of Investments and Asset Management, HVS Middle East and Africa; Maged Salah, Managing Director, Misr Abu Dhabi for Real Estate Investments; and Dr Ghada Shalaby, Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt.
Interested can now register for the webinar.
Egypt leads Africa’s hospitality investment market with 185 hotels and nearly 46,000 rooms in the pipeline.
The webinar will explore the areas of real opp...
A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman. The Dubai Investments team was led by its Vice Chairman and CEO Khalid bin Kalban along with senior members of the management team. The discussions focused on identifying strategic avenues for collaboration across Oman s real estate sector supported by related industries including construction building materials and infrastructure-linked segments. The engagement reflects Dubai Investments continued focus on expanding its regional footprint through partnerships aligned with national development priorities. Speaking about the meeting Bin Kalban said: The engagement with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Oman underscores the importance of proactive dialogue in advancing investment opportunities across the region. Om...
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A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman.
The Dubai Investments team was led by its Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalid bin Kalban, along with senior members of the management team.
The discussions focused on identifying strategic avenues for collaboration across Oman’s real estate sector, supported by related industries including construction, building materials and infrastructure-linked segments. The engagement reflects Dubai Investments’ continued focus on expanding its regional footprint through partnerships aligned with national development priorities.
Speaking about the meeting, Bin Kalban said: “The engagement with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Oman, underscores the importance of proactive dialogue in advancing investment opportunities across the region. Om...
Africa s energy transition must be guided by realism technological innovation and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power. In a recent commentary the former Nigerian Minister of Power argued that the continent s development trajectory makes a rapid exit from fossil fuels impractical. He noted that Africa s population is projected to rise to nearly 2.5 billion in the coming decades driving rapid urbanisation industrial expansion and increased digital connectivity all of which will significantly raise energy demand. He cautioned that expecting African economies to abandon fossil fuels overnight is neither realistic nor equitable stressing that natural gas will remain a critical transition fuel for ...
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Africa’s energy transition must be guided by realism, technological innovation, and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels, according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer, Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power.
In a recent commentary, the former Nigerian Minister of
Power argued that the continent’s development trajectory makes a rapid exit
from fossil fuels impractical.
He noted that Africa’s population is projected to rise to
nearly 2.5 billion in the coming decades, driving rapid urbanisation,
industrial expansion, and increased digital connectivity—all of which will
significantly raise energy demand.
He cautioned that expecting African economies to abandon fossil fuels overnight is neither realistic nor equitable, stressing that natural gas will remain a critical “transition fuel” for ...
AWR Trading part of AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Blaupunkt the German provider of AC and DC electric vehicle charging solutions to support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the UAE. AWR Trading will work with Blaupunkt to develop a nationwide charging network with an ambition to deploy between 500 and 1 000 chargers by 2030. Tom Fux Chief Executive Officer AWR Automotive said: This partnership is another step in strengthening AWR Group s broader mobility ecosystem. As the automotive landscape evolves access to reliable charging infrastructure is essential to enabling EV adoption at scale. We are pleased to see AWR Trading contributing to the UAE s transition to cleaner smarter mobility. Tommy Rasmussen COO Blaupunkt EV Systems s...
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AWR Trading, part of AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group), has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Blaupunkt, the German provider of AC and DC electric vehicle charging solutions, to support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the UAE.
AWR Trading will work with Blaupunkt to develop a nationwide charging network, with an ambition to deploy between 500 and 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Tom Fux, Chief Executive Officer, AWR Automotive, said: “This partnership is another step in strengthening AWR Group’s broader mobility ecosystem. As the automotive landscape evolves, access to reliable charging infrastructure is essential to enabling EV adoption at scale. We are pleased to see AWR Trading contributing to the UAE’s transition to cleaner, smarter mobility.”
Tommy Rasmussen, COO, Blaupunkt EV Systems, s...
Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed an agreement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 the nation s flagship industrial platform to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%. The agreement will benefit manufacturers and suppliers in the UAE strengthen local supply chains and contribute to the growth of the industrial sector and economic diversification. It will also enable the delivery of sustainable and cost-efficient housing projects through competitive local production. The collaboration builds on the ongoing strategic cooperation between ADPIC and ADHA to advance Abu Dhabi s long-term development priorities and reinforce the emirate s industrial and housing ecosystem. It reflects a shared commitment to enhancing coordination across government entities increasing the contribution of the local industrial sector to major developm...
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Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed an agreement at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, the nation’s flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%.
The agreement will benefit manufacturers and suppliers in the UAE, strengthen local supply chains and contribute to the growth of the industrial sector and economic diversification. It will also enable the delivery of sustainable and cost-efficient housing projects through competitive local production.
The collaboration builds on the ongoing strategic cooperation between ADPIC and ADHA to advance Abu Dhabi’s long-term development priorities and reinforce the emirate’s industrial and housing ecosystem.
It reflects a shared commitment to enhancing coordination across government entities, increasing the contribution of the local industrial sector to major developm...
By early 2026 the digital asset race has moved past the era of jurisdictional storefronts for secondary trading and into the industrialisation of the factory floor writes Faisal Monai CEO and Co-Founder of droppRWA in an exclusive article to TradeArabia. While the last decade focused on a speculative competition between global hubs to attract liquidity the market has hit a ceiling; institutional capital is no longer seeking a more efficient place to trade digital abstractions but a sovereign-grade environment to manufacture and digitise national wealth at its primary source he says. A decade of speculation For years the digital asset sector was a theatre of abstraction where success was measured by speculative bubbles rather than industrial utility. This Wild West era allowed markets to thrive on assets with no link to physical reality but that model has hit a ceiling. Today s institutional investors no longer seek digital-only abs...
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By early 2026, the digital asset race has moved past the era of jurisdictional 'storefronts' for secondary trading and into the industrialisation of the 'factory floor,' writes Faisal Monai, CEO and Co-Founder of droppRWA, in an exclusive article to TradeArabia.
While the last decade focused on a speculative competition between global hubs to attract liquidity, the market has hit a ceiling; institutional capital is no longer seeking a more efficient place to trade digital abstractions, but a sovereign-grade environment to manufacture and digitise national wealth at its primary source, he says.
A decade of speculation
For years, the digital asset sector was a theatre of abstraction where success was measured by speculative bubbles rather than industrial utility. This ‘Wild West’ era allowed markets to thrive on assets with no link to physical reality, but that model has hit a ceiling.
Today’s institutional investors no longer seek digital-only abs...
The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) recorded strong performance in 2025 attracting a total investment of approximately SAR30 billion ( 8 billion) a 25% growth over the previous year. Of this foreign investments accounted for about SAR12 billion a 100% increase over 2024 and SAR18 billion was new local investments said a Saudi Press Agency report. Industrial investments led with SAR22 billion up 16% followed by technical investments at over SAR7 billion up 140% service sector investments at SAR748 million up 23% and logistics at SAR553 million up 35%. Developed land areas expanded to 236 million sq m an 8% increase while electricity capacity grew 12% to 8 959 MVA drinking water purification plants rose 13% to 34 facilities and natural gas supply increased 37% to 195 million cubic feet per day. The number of facilities within MODON s industrial cities reached 9 557 an 11% increase over 2024 in line wit...
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The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) recorded strong performance in 2025, attracting a total investment of approximately SAR30 billion ($8 billion), a 25% growth over the previous year.
Of this, foreign investments accounted for about SAR12 billion, a 100% increase over 2024, and SAR18 billion was new local investments, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
Industrial investments led with SAR22 billion, up 16%, followed by technical investments at over SAR7 billion, up 140%, service sector investments at SAR748 million, up 23%, and logistics at SAR553 million, up 35%.
Developed land areas expanded to 236 million sq m, an 8% increase, while electricity capacity grew 12% to 8,959 MVA, drinking water purification plants rose 13% to 34 facilities, and natural gas supply increased 37% to 195 million cubic feet per day.
The number of facilities within MODON's industrial cities reached 9,557, an 11% increase over 2024, in line wit...
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley a leading investment bank and financial services company has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member enabling Morgan Stanley s clients to access the ADX directly. This milestone strengthens ADX s global connectivity and supports growing international institutional demand for exposure to UAE markets. It also reinforces its position as one of the world s fastest-growing exchanges by market capitalisation while highlighting the market s continued progress in depth liquidity and inclusion in major global indices said a WAM news agency report. Remote membership enables Morgan Stanley to provide its clients with direct market access to the ADX with trading conducted via the firm s global trading platform. The ADX continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi s long-term economic ambitions as a mechanism for a diversified innovation-led kn...
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, enabling Morgan Stanley’s clients to access the ADX directly.
This milestone strengthens ADX’s global connectivity and supports growing international institutional demand for exposure to UAE markets. It also reinforces its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing exchanges by market capitalisation, while highlighting the market’s continued progress in depth, liquidity, and inclusion in major global indices, said a WAM news agency report.
Remote membership enables Morgan Stanley to provide its clients with direct market access to the ADX, with trading conducted via the firm’s global trading platform. The ADX continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic ambitions, as a mechanism for a diversified, innovation-led, kn...
The Saudi Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition (SEREDO 2026) opened in Dammam on Monday with the participation of public entities key developers financing institutions and real estate experts. The three-day event is being held at the Al-Darah Hall in Dammam under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The ministry s Assistant Deputy Minister of Residential Supply Stimulus & Real Estate Develop Eng Abdulmohsin Al-Jammaz inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of Eng Faris Al-Areej the Secretariat s Undersecretary for Housing and Development several representatives of relevant government agencies a select group of real estate developers financing entities and experts and specialists in the real estate and investment fields. In its fourth edition SEREDO serves as a specialised platform showcasing the latest trends in the Kingdom s real estate market. It highlights investment opportunities and flagship projects ...
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The Saudi Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition (SEREDO 2026) opened in Dammam on Monday with the participation of public entities, key developers, financing institutions, and real estate experts.
The three-day event is being held at the Al-Darah Hall in Dammam under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.
The ministry's Assistant Deputy Minister of Residential Supply Stimulus & Real Estate Develop, Eng Abdulmohsin Al-Jammaz, inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of Eng Faris Al-Areej, the Secretariat's Undersecretary for Housing and Development, several representatives of relevant government agencies, a select group of real estate developers, financing entities, and experts and specialists in the real estate and investment fields.
In its fourth edition, SEREDO serves as a specialised platform showcasing the latest trends in the Kingdom’s real estate market. It highlights investment opportunities and flagship projects ...
Unique Group global leader in subsea technologies and engineering has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its subsea mechanical division globally strengthening its capabilities across subsea decommissioning installation and construction projects. The investment reflects the company s continued evolution from its origins in survey rental to a broader subsea technology and engineering provider. The expanded mechanical portfolio supports an integrated delivery model combining survey excavation buoyancy cutting lifting and recovery services within a single framework. A key element of the division s capability is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system. The system enables non-contact trenching de-burial and controlled asset exposure supporting both construction and late-life decommissioning scopes where seabed preparation is required prior to cutting or recovery The mechanical solution asset base has been expan...
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Unique Group, global leader in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its subsea mechanical division globally, strengthening its capabilities across subsea decommissioning, installation and construction projects.
The investment reflects the company’s continued evolution from its origins in survey rental to a broader subsea technology and engineering provider. The expanded mechanical portfolio supports an integrated delivery model combining survey, excavation, buoyancy, cutting, lifting and recovery services within a single framework.
A key element of the division’s capability is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system. The system enables non-contact trenching, de-burial and controlled asset exposure, supporting both construction and late-life decommissioning scopes where seabed preparation is required prior to cutting or recovery
The mechanical solution asset base has been expan...
Unique Group a subsea technology and engineering expert has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Subsea Mechanical division worldwide strengthening capabilities in subsea decommissioning installation and construction projects. The expansion reflects the company s shift from its origins in survey rental toward a broader integrated subsea solutions provider combining services such as survey excavation buoyancy cutting lifting and recovery into a unified delivery model. A central innovation is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system enabling non-contact trenching de-burial and controlled seabed asset exposure for construction and late-life decommissioning operations. /...
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Unique Group, a subsea technology and engineering expert, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Subsea Mechanical division worldwide, strengthening capabilities in subsea decommissioning, installation, and construction projects.
The expansion reflects the company’s shift from
its origins in survey rental toward a broader integrated subsea solutions
provider, combining services such as survey, excavation, buoyancy, cutting,
lifting, and recovery into a unified delivery model.
A central innovation is the proprietary
Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system, enabling non-contact
trenching, de-burial, and controlled seabed asset exposure for construction and
late-life decommissioning operations.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026 reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments. As part of its participation RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE s Industrial and Investment where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and supporting long-term investor confidence. The economic zone will also mark the occasion by signing lease agreements with companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors highlighting continued demand for Ras Al Khaimah as a base for business growth. During the exhibition RAKEZ will showcase its comprehensive ecosystem designed to support investors across diverse industrial sectors. This i...
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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments.
As part of its participation, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled “Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE’s Industrial and Investment”, where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and supporting long-term investor confidence.
The economic zone will also mark the occasion by signing lease agreements with companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors, highlighting continued demand for Ras Al Khaimah as a base for business growth.
During the exhibition, RAKEZ will showcase its comprehensive ecosystem designed to support investors across diverse industrial sectors. This i...
Eurogulf Transformer FZE a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers has announced plans to expand its industrial facilities in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah with a new investment of nearly AED60 million ( 16.34 million). The project will raise the company s total investment in the free zone to around AED100 million ( 27.2 million) in response to growing regional demand for energy and infrastructure solutions said a WAM news agency report. The new expansion is designed to significantly strengthen production capacity within an integrated industrial complex covering a total of 350 000 square feet more than two times the existing manufacturing footprint of 150 000 square feet. The new facility will enable increased output of power transformers and the development of higher-capacity up to 220 KV Voltage class supporting the needs of power industrial and marine projects. The company is also focusing on delivering specialised solutions tailored to local...
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Eurogulf Transformer FZE, a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, has announced plans to expand its industrial facilities in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, with a new investment of nearly AED60 million ($16.34 million).
The project will raise the company’s total investment in the free zone to around AED100 million ($27.2 million), in response to growing regional demand for energy and infrastructure solutions, said a WAM news agency report.
The new expansion is designed to significantly strengthen production capacity within an integrated industrial complex covering a total of 350,000 square feet, more than two times the existing manufacturing footprint of 150,000 square feet.
The new facility will enable increased output of power transformers and the development of higher-capacity up to 220 KV Voltage class, supporting the needs of power, industrial and marine projects. The company is also focusing on delivering specialised solutions tailored to local...
TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision and secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kazakhstan. Located in the southeast of the country Mirny should generate 100 TWh of renewable electricity over 25 years enough to supply about 1 million people in Kazakhstan. The electricity produced will be sold to the Government of Kazakhstan under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed in 2023. The project s investment amounts to 1.2 billion with about 75 per cent externally financed. The Mirny project consists of a 1 GW onshore wind farm totaling 150 turbines combined with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system supplied by TotalEnergies wholly owned affilia...
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TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision and secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kazakhstan.
Located in the
southeast of the country, Mirny should generate 100 TWh of renewable
electricity over 25 years, enough to supply about 1 million people in
Kazakhstan.
The electricity produced will be sold to the
Government of Kazakhstan under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed
in 2023.
The project’s
investment amounts to $1.2 billion, with about 75 per cent externally
financed.
The Mirny project consists of a 1 GW onshore wind farm totaling 150 turbines, combined with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system supplied by TotalEnergies’ wholly owned affilia...
Google is planning to invest up to 40 billion in Anthropic the artificial intelligence firm confirmed expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The announcement came just days after Amazon revealed plans to boost its collaboration with Anthropic with a new 5 billion investment and a plan to invest 20 billion more if performance goals are met reported AFP . For its part Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than 100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology to power AI in the coming decade. Anthropic is among AI sector rivals spending tens of billions of dollars on computing infrastructure to lead in the technology. On the Google investment an Anthropic representative confirmed to AFP that the deal sees an initial 10 billion investment from Google. The remaining 30 billion will depend on meeting performance milestones. Anthropic said in early April that it had tripled its annualised revenues q...
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Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies.
The announcement came just days after Amazon revealed plans to boost its collaboration with Anthropic with a new $5 billion investment, and a plan to invest $20 billion more if performance goals are met, reported AFP.
For its part, Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than $100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology to power AI in the coming decade.
Anthropic is among AI sector rivals spending tens of billions of dollars on computing infrastructure to lead in the technology.
On the Google investment, an Anthropic representative confirmed to AFP that the deal sees an initial $10 billion investment from Google. The remaining $30 billion will depend on meeting performance milestones.
Anthropic said in early April that it had tripled its annualised revenues q...
Dubai Investments a UAE-based multi-asset investment group managing a diverse portfolio of businesses has announced that its integrated manufacturing platform continues to operate with full operational continuity supporting construction and infrastructure activity across the region. Spanning glass steel aluminium and a range of building materials and industrial manufacturing solutions the Group s manufacturing businesses remain fully engaged across production supply and delivery activities supporting ongoing project requirements. The manufacturing contracting and services segment continues to serve as a key earnings pillar for the Group contributing nearly one-third of total income supported by a diversified industrial portfolio said a statement from Dubai Investments. Through its diversified manufacturing portfolio of nine specialised manufacturing companies across six core building materials sectors the Group supports residential commercial industri...
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Dubai Investments, a UAE-based multi-asset investment group managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, has announced that its integrated manufacturing platform continues to operate with full operational continuity, supporting construction and infrastructure activity across the region.
Spanning glass, steel, aluminium and a range of building materials and industrial manufacturing solutions, the Group’s manufacturing businesses remain fully engaged across production, supply and delivery activities supporting ongoing project requirements.
The manufacturing, contracting and services segment continues to serve as a key earnings pillar for the Group, contributing nearly one-third of total income, supported by a diversified industrial portfolio, said a statement from Dubai Investments.
Through its diversified manufacturing portfolio of nine specialised manufacturing companies across six core building materials sectors, the Group supports residential, commercial, industri...
Nahda Capital Partners the Abu Dhabi Global Market based private equity platform has announced the appointment of two senior independent Investment Committee members Anders Moberg and Ahmed Al Naqbi strengthening the firm s governance as it advances its inaugural GCC focused strategy. Nahda is anchored by an experienced investment team with a historical track record independently reviewed by Grant Thornton showing a gross IRR of 36.35 percent and a multiple on invested capital of 2.65x across prior transactions. Moberg is a globally recognised operator and board leader. He joined IKEA at the age of 19 and spent nearly 30 years with the group including serving as CEO between 1999 and 2009 during a period of significant international expansion. He has since held CEO roles at Home Depot International Royal Ahold and Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai and currently serves as Chairman of Byggmax Group and ITAB Shop Concept bringing extensive governance experience across nume...
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Nahda Capital Partners, the Abu Dhabi Global Market based private equity platform, has announced the appointment of two senior independent Investment Committee members, Anders Moberg and Ahmed Al Naqbi, strengthening the firm’s governance as it advances its inaugural GCC focused strategy.
Nahda is anchored by an experienced investment team with a historical track record independently reviewed by Grant Thornton, showing a gross IRR of 36.35 percent and a multiple on invested capital of 2.65x across prior transactions.
Moberg is a globally recognised operator and board leader. He joined IKEA at the age of 19 and spent nearly 30 years with the group, including serving as CEO between 1999 and 2009 during a period of significant international expansion. He has since held CEO roles at Home Depot International, Royal Ahold, and Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, and currently serves as Chairman of Byggmax Group and ITAB Shop Concept, bringing extensive governance experience across nume...
The Arab region possesses strong fundamentals including robust sovereign balance sheets clear growth drivers and supportive political will said Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). These fundamentals position the region as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment he said. He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence. Alnuaimi recently appointed Chairman of AFCM told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the appointment reflects growing confidence in the advanced level reached by Arab capital markets overall not only the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange or the UAE adding that the trust placed in him by member exchanges represents a responsibility he approaches with a clear vision and firm...
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The Arab region possesses strong fundamentals, including robust sovereign balance sheets, clear growth drivers and supportive political will, said Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
These fundamentals position the region as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment, he said.
He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence.
Alnuaimi, recently appointed Chairman of AFCM, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the appointment reflects growing confidence in the advanced level reached by Arab capital markets overall, not only the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange or the UAE, adding that the trust placed in him by member exchanges represents a responsibility he approaches with a clear vision and firm...
ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sq m of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot increasing its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sq m. This steps is expected to drive a total project investment of AED30 billion ( 8.17 billion) upon full development Ora Developers said. This reiterates ORA Developers long-term confidence in the UAE market and its continued commitment to delivering integrated world-class mixed-use communities it said. Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road the site offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. It is also located approximately 25 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport further enhancing its accessibility. The strengthened partnership between ORA and Modon will accelerate development in Ghantoot where BAYN ORA s flagship masterplan is emerging as a fully integrated dest...
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ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sq m of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot, increasing its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sq m.
This steps is expected to drive a total project investment of AED30 billion ($8.17 billion) upon full development, Ora Developers said.
“This reiterates ORA Developers’ long-term confidence in the UAE market and its continued commitment to delivering integrated, world-class, mixed-use communities,” it said.
Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, the site offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. It is also located approximately 25 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, further enhancing its accessibility.
The strengthened partnership between ORA and Modon will accelerate development in Ghantoot, where BAYN, ORA’s flagship masterplan is emerging as a fully integrated dest...
AD Ports Group a leading global enabler of trade industry and logistics solutions has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea s largest port. The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest including greenfield and brownfield port development deployment of advanced digital solutions and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centred on renewable energy adoption efficient waste management and emissions reduction reinforcing long-term resilience and responsible growth. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group said: This agreement provides a framework for dialogue and cooperation with the Port of Constanța one of the most strategically significant maritime hubs in the Black Sea region. Guided ...
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AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port.
The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, including greenfield and brownfield port development, deployment of advanced digital solutions, and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centred on renewable energy adoption, efficient waste management and emissions reduction, reinforcing long-term resilience and responsible growth.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “This agreement provides a framework for dialogue and cooperation with the Port of Constanța, one of the most strategically significant maritime hubs in the Black Sea region. Guided ...
Saudi-based Al Kuzama Trading Company has announced that it had signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Unique Food Catering Company for SAR35 million ( 9.33 million) following a previously announced memorandum of understanding. The acquisition is part of the company s strategy to expand in the food and beverage sector and diversify its investment portfolio stated Al Kuzama Trading in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The deal signed recently will be funded through internal resources and available credit facilities it stated. A major regional player Unique Food Catering Company owned by Bandar Khalid Abu Saman operates in the restaurant fast food and breakfast segments. Its revenues have witnessed steady growth surging to SAR59.4 million in 2025 from SAR39.87 million the year before. Al Kuzama said the agreement includes customary terms and remains subject to regulatory approvals including clearance from the General Authorit...
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Saudi-based Al Kuzama Trading Company has announced that it had signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Unique Food Catering Company for SAR35 million ($9.33 million), following a previously announced memorandum of understanding.
The acquisition is part of the company's strategy to expand in the food and beverage sector and diversify its investment portfolio, stated Al Kuzama Trading in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.
The deal, signed recently, will be funded through internal resources and available credit facilities, it stated.
A major regional player, Unique Food Catering Company, owned by Bandar Khalid Abu Saman, operates in the restaurant, fast food and breakfast segments. Its revenues have witnessed steady growth surging to SAR59.4 million in 2025 from SAR39.87 million the year before.
Al Kuzama said the agreement includes customary terms and remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the General Authorit...
Al Habtoor Group on Thursday (April 9) announced a landmark investment exceeding AED5 billion ( 1.36 billion) in Dubai s real estate sector underlining its confidence in the emirate s investment outlook. The investment will fund the development of a new commercial tower in Al Habtoor City the group s flagship mixed-use destination located on Sheikh Zayed Road one of Dubai s main business corridors. According to the group the tower will be built to international premium construction standards and is expected to become a new addition to Dubai s expanding skyline strengthening the city s position as a global centre for real estate commerce and urban development. Al Habtoor City is one of Dubai s most prominent integrated destinations bringing together luxury living world-class hospitality and a rich mix of entertainment and cultural offerings within a fully developed urban environment that reflects the emirate s modern lifestyle. The company said this p...
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Al Habtoor Group on Thursday (April 9) announced a landmark investment exceeding AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) in Dubai’s real estate sector, underlining its confidence in the emirate’s investment outlook.
The investment will fund the development of a new commercial tower in Al Habtoor City, the group’s flagship mixed-use destination located on Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s main business corridors.
According to the group, the tower will be built to international premium construction standards and is expected to become a new addition to Dubai’s expanding skyline, strengthening the city’s position as a global centre for real estate, commerce and urban development.
Al Habtoor City is one of Dubai’s most prominent integrated destinations, bringing together luxury living, world-class hospitality, and a rich mix of entertainment and cultural offerings within a fully developed urban environment that reflects the emirate’s modern lifestyle.
The company said this p...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) a global aviation services corporation and Blackstone Credit & Insurance today (April 9) announced an agreement to partner to launch a new long-term global investment program that will be branded Equator and will invest in aircraft on lease to commercial airlines with a target deployment of approximately 1.6 billion annually. Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to leading airlines around the world. DAE will source the assets from third parties and DAE s Aircraft Investor Services (AIS) group will manage the assets owned by Equator. Blackstone s scaled and flexible capital provides a strong foundation to grow our third-party fleet management franchise said Firoz Tarapore Chief Executive Officer of DAE. Our fleet size global customer and counterparty reach and dedicated client support team makes DAE uniquely positioned to support Equator s long-term success. We are excited to e...
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a global aviation services corporation, and Blackstone Credit & Insurance today (April 9) announced an agreement to partner to launch a new long-term global investment program that will be branded “Equator” and will invest in aircraft on lease to commercial airlines, with a target deployment of approximately $1.6 billion annually.
Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to leading airlines around the world. DAE will source the assets from third parties and DAE’s Aircraft Investor Services (AIS) group will manage the assets owned by Equator.
“Blackstone’s scaled and flexible capital provides a strong foundation to grow our third-party fleet management franchise,” said Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE.
“Our fleet size, global customer and counterparty reach, and dedicated client support team makes DAE uniquely positioned to support Equator’s long-term success. We are excited to e...
Morocco s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development said industry experts. In January the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned LNG import terminal at Nador West Med and associated pipeline infrastructure just weeks after launching the process in December 2025. The proposed project was ambitious: a floating terminal with regasification capacity of around 5 billion cu m per year more than four times Morocco s current gas demand of roughly 1 bcm designed to anchor a national gas network linking industrial hubs from Nador to Kenitra and Mohammedia. While global LNG market volatility rising financing costs and uncertainty around long-term demand have complicated the economics of large-scale import infrastruc...
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Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development, said industry experts.
In January, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned LNG import terminal at Nador West Med and associated pipeline infrastructure, just weeks after launching the process in December 2025.
The proposed project was ambitious: a floating terminal with regasification capacity of around 5 billion cu m per year – more than four times Morocco’s current gas demand of roughly 1 bcm – designed to anchor a national gas network linking industrial hubs from Nador to Kenitra and Mohammedia.
While global LNG market volatility, rising financing costs and uncertainty around long-term demand have complicated the economics of large-scale import infrastruc...
Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28 per cent year-on-year according to a new report from Ansarada a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure procurement platform. The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report produced in partnership with Infralogic notes that globally investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of 496B with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity. Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East totalled 12.9 billion in 2025 up from 10.1 billion in 2024. Surveying 150 senior executives across APAC EMEA and the Americas the report highlights how the Middle East is establishing itself as a strategic market with 25 per cent of respondents citing the region as a top growth market for renewable energy investment. As Western markets grapple with grid congestion and permitting delays the region s sovereign-ba...
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Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28 per cent, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure procurement platform.
The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of $496B, with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity.
Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East totalled $12.9 billion in 2025, up from $10.1 billion in 2024.
Surveying 150 senior executives across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, the report highlights how the Middle East is establishing itself as a strategic market, with 25 per cent of respondents citing the region as a top growth market for renewable energy investment.
As Western markets grapple with grid congestion and permitting delays, the region's sovereign-ba...
Schneider Electric a global energy technology leader has unveiled new research highlighting a powerful combination of pressures pushing autonomous operations to the top of the agenda for the energies and chemicals sector. The study of 400 senior energy and chemicals executives across 12 countries shows a sharp rise in urgency around autonomy. A third of executives (31.5 per cent) say advancing autonomy is a critical priority in the next five years rising to 44 per cent over a ten-year horizon. Fewer than 5 per cent globally view it as a low priority. Leaders cite strong commercial pressures. They warn that delaying adoption risks higher operating costs (59 per cent) worsening talent shortages (52 per cent) and declining competitiveness (48 per cent). Yet adoption is not without obstacles. Key barriers include high upfront costs (34 per cent) legacy systems (30 per cent) organisational resistance (27 per cent) cybe...
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Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has unveiled new research highlighting a powerful combination of pressures pushing autonomous operations to the top of the agenda for the energies and chemicals sector.
The study of 400 senior energy and chemicals executives across 12 countries shows a sharp rise in urgency around autonomy.
A third of executives (31.5 per cent) say advancing autonomy is a ‘critical’ priority in the next five years, rising to 44 per cent over a ten-year horizon.
Fewer than 5 per cent globally view it as a low priority.
Leaders cite strong commercial pressures. They warn that delaying adoption risks higher operating costs (59 per cent), worsening talent shortages (52 per cent), and declining competitiveness (48 per cent).
Yet adoption is not without obstacles. Key barriers include high upfront costs (34 per cent), legacy systems (30 per cent), organisational resistance (27 per cent), cybe...
Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) has announced the launch of its next-generation digital trading platform designed to enhance the client experience and expand access to financial markets in Kuwait Saudi Arabia UAE and US through a secure intuitive and efficient digital interface. The new platform iMarkaz Invest represents a key milestone in Markaz s ongoing digital transformation journey and reflects its proactive response to the rapid evolution of Kuwait s financial services landscape. As investor expectations shift toward seamless digital engagement and real-time access Markaz continues to adapt by integrating advanced technology with its institutional investment expertise and governance standards. iMarkaz Invest has been developed to empower investors with greater control transparency and flexibility in managing their portfolios. The platform provides seamless access to markets in Kuwait Saudi Arabia the UAE and the US as well as real-t...
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Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) has announced the launch of its next-generation digital trading platform designed to enhance the client experience and expand access to financial markets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and US through a secure, intuitive, and efficient digital interface.
The new platform 'iMarkaz Invest' represents a key milestone in Markaz’s ongoing digital transformation journey and reflects its proactive response to the rapid evolution of Kuwait’s financial services landscape.
As investor expectations shift toward seamless digital engagement and real-time access, Markaz continues to adapt by integrating advanced technology with its institutional investment expertise and governance standards.
'iMarkaz Invest' has been developed to empower investors with greater control, transparency, and flexibility in managing their portfolios.
The platform provides seamless access to markets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the US, as well as real-t...
FII Institute on Thursday convened global leaders investors and policymakers for Day 1 of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 under the theme Capital in Motion with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption long-term capital collaboration and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity. Across plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves participants reflected a shift in mindset away from short-term volatility and toward resilience national development and the responsible deployment of technology. Opening: Dialogue as the Foundation of Progress Opening the summit Richard Attias Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute set the tone by emphasising the need for dialogue and collective action: Gatherings like this one are a necessity. Because progress does not ha...
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FII Institute on Thursday convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers for Day 1 of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, under the theme “Capital in Motion,” with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption, long-term capital, collaboration, and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity.
Across plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves, participants reflected a shift in mindset away from short-term volatility and toward resilience, national development, and the responsible deployment of technology.
Opening: Dialogue as the Foundation of Progress
Opening the summit, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute, set the tone by emphasising the need for dialogue and collective action:
“Gatherings like this one are a necessity. Because progress does not ha...
SICO Capital a leading provider of asset management brokerage and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority has appointed Ziad Malak as Head of Investment Banking. Malak brings over 15 years of extensive experience in corporate finance and deal advisory leading cross-functional teams and advising on complex transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In his new role Malak will lead SICO Capital s Investment Banking unit overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive range of financial advisory services including mergers and acquisitions debt initial public offerings (IPOs) balance sheet restructurings cross-listings private placements and business valuation services. Wissam Haddad Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital said: Ziad s experience further strengthens our Investment Banking offering and aligns with our focused growth in Saudi Arabia. As we continue to su...
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SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, has appointed Ziad Malak as Head of Investment Banking.
Malak brings over 15 years of extensive experience in corporate finance and deal advisory, leading cross-functional teams and advising on complex transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In his new role, Malak will lead SICO Capital’s Investment Banking unit, overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive range of financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, debt, initial public offerings (IPOs), balance sheet restructurings, cross-listings, private placements, and business valuation services.
Wissam Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital, said: “Ziad’s experience further strengthens our Investment Banking offering and aligns with our focused growth in Saudi Arabia. As we continue to su...
Mauritius will host the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on March 24 2026 marking a major step in the island nation s ambition to become a leading art and cultural-tourism hub in Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Building on the success of the Mauritius International Art Fair the summit aims to move beyond celebrating art to actively financing and developing a sustainable creative economy. The event will begin with an opening reception at Tamarina Golf Club before formal sessions at Ocean s Creek Beach Hotel. It will bring together policymakers investors cultural institutions and artists to foster partnerships and investment frameworks across the region including collaboration with Seychelles Madagascar Réunion and Comoros. The programme aligns with the United Nation...
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Mauritius will host the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on March 24, 2026, marking a major step in the island nation’s ambition to become a leading art and cultural-tourism hub in Africa and the Indian Ocean region.
Building on the success of the Mauritius International Art Fair, the summit aims to move beyond celebrating art to actively financing and developing a sustainable creative economy.
The event will begin with an opening reception at Tamarina Golf Club before formal sessions at Ocean’s Creek Beach Hotel.
It will bring together policymakers, investors, cultural institutions and artists to foster partnerships and investment frameworks across the region, including collaboration with Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion and Comoros.
The programme aligns with the United Nation...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that 12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive role in shaping competitiveness and economic growth through to 2035. WTTC s latest report Bridging the Gap: Travel & Tourism Capital Investment and Demand Growth Across the G20 launched at ITB Berlin and produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics shows Travel & Tourism demand across the G20 and Spain is forecast to grow at 3.3% annually over the next decade. span l...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that $12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive role in shaping competitiveness and economic growth through to 2035.
WTTC’s latest report Bridging the Gap: Travel & Tourism Capital
Investment and Demand Growth Across the G20, launched at ITB Berlin and
produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics, shows Travel & Tourism
demand across the G20 and Spain is forecast to grow at 3.3% annually over the
next decade.
Oman Investment Bank has completed a 130 million minority investment in Uzum Uzbekistan s leading digital services ecosystem by a consortium of investors led by sovereign entities of Oman. Oman Investment Bank acted as financial adviser to the lead investor on the transaction supporting the investment strategy and execution in Uzbekistan. The investment underscores both strong international investment conviction in Uzbekistan and Uzum s business model execution capabilities and long-term growth trajectory. The investment further strengthens the Company s position as a national digital champion and a key enabler of financial inclusion and digital transformation of Uzbekistan s financial services sector said a statement. The investment will be used for multiple growth initiatives including: Acceleration of expansion of Uzum s fintech and digital lending platforms including BNPL consumer credit and SME finan...
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Oman Investment Bank has completed a $130 million minority investment in Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital services ecosystem, by a consortium of investors led by sovereign entities of Oman.
Oman Investment Bank acted as financial adviser to the lead investor on the transaction, supporting the investment strategy and execution in Uzbekistan.
The investment underscores both strong international investment conviction in Uzbekistan and Uzum’s business model, execution capabilities and long-term growth trajectory. The investment further strengthens the Company’s position as a national digital champion and a key enabler of financial inclusion and digital transformation of Uzbekistan’s financial services sector, said a statement.
The investment will be used for multiple growth initiatives, including:
• Acceleration of expansion of Uzum’s fintech and digital lending platforms, including BNPL, consumer credit, and SME finan...
Mace Consult a leading independent company focused on delivering impactful infrastructure and capital programmes on Friday announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group. With more than 5 500 specialist professionals operating across six continents Mace Consult delivers certainty working with clients from strategy through execution to deliver projects and programmes on time on budget and on scope. The transaction first announced in July 2025 has now closed and establishes Mace Consult as one of the largest independent project and programme consulting businesses in the world and creates a strong platform for its future. Led by CEO Davendra Dabasia Mace Consult will retain the Mace brand and is well-positioned to scale its operations and growth around the globe. Dabasia said: Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Mace Consult. Our partnership with Goldman Sach...
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Mace Consult, a leading independent company focused on delivering impactful infrastructure and capital programmes, on Friday announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group.
With more than 5,500 specialist professionals operating across six continents, Mace Consult delivers certainty, working with clients from strategy through execution to deliver projects and programmes on time, on budget, and on scope.
The transaction, first announced in July 2025, has now closed and establishes Mace Consult as one of the largest independent project and programme consulting businesses in the world and creates a strong platform for its future. Led by CEO Davendra Dabasia, Mace Consult will retain the Mace brand and is well-positioned to scale its operations and growth around the globe.
Dabasia said: “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Mace Consult. Our partnership with Goldman Sach...
Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has signed three investment contracts to localise new industrial projects in the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) sector spanning recycled plastics oil refining and polymer processing. These localised projects will be developed over a total area exceeding 11 000 sq m at its Al Suwaiq Industrial City facility with initial total investments of RO1.6 million ( 4.14 million) said a statement from Madayn. Located in Al Batinah North Governorate Al Suwaiq Industrial City is the newest industrial city announced by Madayn under its phased development plan (2026 2030). The company said it is currently evaluating the bids submitted by participating companies for the tender of implementing the infrastructure and utilities of Phase 1 of Al Suwaiq Industrial City. The scope of work includes the construction of internal road network water electricity and sewage networks along with other es...
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Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has signed three investment contracts to localise new industrial projects in the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) sector spanning recycled plastics, oil refining and polymer processing.
These localised projects will be developed over a total area exceeding 11,000 sq m at its Al Suwaiq Industrial City facility, with initial total investments of RO1.6 million ($4.14 million), said a statement from Madayn.
Located in Al Batinah North Governorate, Al Suwaiq Industrial City is the newest industrial city announced by Madayn under its phased development plan (2026–2030).
The company said it is currently evaluating the bids submitted by participating companies for the tender of implementing the infrastructure and utilities of Phase 1 of Al Suwaiq Industrial City.
The scope of work includes the construction of internal road network, water, electricity and sewage networks, along with other es...
Mapito Safari Camp opens in the Serengeti Mapito Safari Camp Serengeti Autograph Collection has opened near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park marking the brand s first safari camp. The property features 15 tented suites and one two-bedroom villa each with private decks overlooking the Serengeti plains. Suites include retractable canvas roofs for stargazing and in-room telescopes while the villa offers expansive indoor-outdoor living a private pool and dedicated dining space. Designed by Arusha-based Dunia Designs the camp showcases Tanzanian craftsmanship through collaborations with local female-led artisan cooperatives incorporating handmade textiles beadwork glassware and recycled sculptural elements. Guests can enjoy sunrise hot-air balloon rides guided game drives to spot lions elephants buffalo leopard...
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Mapito Safari Camp opens in the Serengeti
Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection has opened near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park, marking the brand’s first safari camp. The property features 15 tented suites and one two-bedroom villa, each with private decks overlooking the Serengeti plains. Suites include retractable canvas roofs for stargazing and in-room telescopes, while the villa offers expansive indoor-outdoor living, a private pool, and dedicated dining space.
Designed by Arusha-based Dunia Designs, the camp showcases Tanzanian craftsmanship through collaborations with local, female-led artisan cooperatives, incorporating handmade textiles, beadwork, glassware, and recycled sculptural elements.
Guests can enjoy sunrise hot-air balloon rides, guided game drives to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard...
ALAS Emirates Ready Mix a leading ready-mix concrete supplier in the UAE and the largest in Abu Dhabi has entered an agreement with Dubai Industrial City part of TECOM Group to develop a new facility in the region s premier manufacturing and logistics hub. The project spanning over 160 000 sq ft marks a significant milestone in ALAS s regional growth strategy and demonstrates its commitment to supporting the UAE s dynamic construction sector. The new facility will feature modern administrative and operational facilities as well as state-of-the-art batching plants designed for lower power consumption said a statement from ALAS Emirates Ready Mix. Developing this facility at Dubai Industrial City will expand ALAS Emirates Ready Mix s operational presence enabling the company to better serve construction projects across the UAE. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Saud Abu Alshawareb Executive Vice President of Industrial at Tecom G...
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ALAS Emirates Ready Mix, a leading ready-mix concrete supplier in the UAE and the largest in Abu Dhabi, has entered an agreement with Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group, to develop a new facility in the region’s premier manufacturing and logistics hub.
The project, spanning over 160,000 sq ft, marks a significant milestone in ALAS’s regional growth strategy and demonstrates its commitment to supporting the UAE’s dynamic construction sector.
The new facility will feature modern administrative and operational facilities, as well as state-of-the-art batching plants designed for lower power consumption, said a statement from ALAS Emirates Ready Mix.
Developing this facility at Dubai Industrial City will expand ALAS Emirates Ready Mix’s operational presence, enabling the company to better serve construction projects across the UAE.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at Tecom G...
Acwa has signed an Investment Agreement Key Terms (IA Key Terms) with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects starting with Phase 1 developments for 2 GW of solar capacity across two plants - Sivas and Taşeli. Under the IA Key Terms Acwa will develop finance construct commission and operate both facilities. A separate Power Purchase Agreement Key Terms (PPA Key Terms) has been concluded with Elektrik Üretim Anonim Şirketi ( EÜAŞ ) for the sale of electrical energy generated from each plant. The development of the program me follows Acwa s first investment in the country the 927 MW Kırıkkale IPP project valued at 930 million and which offsets approximately 1.8 million ton ne /...
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Acwa has signed an Investment Agreement Key Terms (IA Key Terms) with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects, starting with Phase 1 developments for 2 GW of solar capacity across two plants - Sivas and Taşeli.
Under the IA Key
Terms, Acwa will develop, finance, construct, commission and operate both
facilities.
A separate Power
Purchase Agreement Key Terms (PPA Key Terms) has been concluded with Elektrik
Üretim Anonim Şirketi (“EÜAŞ”) for the sale of electrical energy generated from
each plant.
The development of the programme follows Acwa’s first investment in the country, the 927 MW Kırıkkale IPP project valued at $930 million and which offsets approximately 1.8 million tonne
Gulf Air the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation & Benefits Framework alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program. BAC is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport s infrastructure facilities and commercial offerings BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf. The transformation underscores a firm belief that sustainable organisational success starts with investing in people. Through engagement and motivation Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company are cultivating a high-performance culture to drive long-term organisational growth and consistent alignment with global bench...
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation & Benefits Framework, alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program.
BAC is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport, the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport’s infrastructure, facilities, and commercial offerings, BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf.
The transformation underscores a firm belief that sustainable organisational success starts with investing in people. Through engagement and motivation, Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company are cultivating a high-performance culture to drive long-term organisational growth and consistent alignment with global bench...
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Saudi Arabia s Minister of Energy met with Yermek Kosherbayev Kazakhstan s Minister of Foreign Affairs to advance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kazakhstan s Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov took place within the framework of establishing the Saudi Kazakh Coordination Council. Chaired on the Saudi side by the Minister of Energy and on the Kazakh side by the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Council reflects both nations commitment to strengthening ties and expanding their strategic partnership. Following discussions the two sides signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi Kazakh Coordination Council marking a significant step toward institutionalising cooperation. The Council aims to enhance coordinat...
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, met with Yermek Kosherbayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting, attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov, took place within the framework of establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination Council.
Chaired on the Saudi side by the Minister of Energy and on the Kazakh side by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Council reflects both nations’ commitment to strengthening ties and expanding their strategic partnership.
Following discussions, the two
sides signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination
Council, marking a significant step toward institutionalising cooperation.
The Council aims to enhance coordinat...
India s Adani Group today (February 17) announced that it plans to invest 100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. The conglomerate said the initiative targeted for completion by 2035 plans to fuel the data centres with renewable energy and establish a long-term sovereign energy and compute platform. It will be designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race. The world is entering an Intelligence Revolution more profound than any previous Industrial Revolution remarked the Group Chairman Gautam Adani. Nations that master the symmetry between energy and compute will shape the next decade. India is uniquely positioned to lea he stated. At Adani we are building on our foundation in data centres and green energy to expand into the complete five-layer AI s...
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India’s Adani Group today (February 17) announced that it plans to invest $100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race.
The conglomerate said the initiative, targeted for completion by 2035, plans to fuel the data centres with renewable energy and establish a long-term sovereign energy and compute platform. It will be designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race.
"The world is entering an Intelligence Revolution more profound than any previous Industrial Revolution," remarked the Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
"Nations that master the symmetry between energy and compute will shape the next decade. India is uniquely positioned to lea," he stated.
"At Adani, we are building on our foundation in data centres and green energy to expand into the complete five-layer AI s...
Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its fifth group Estithmar Capital in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialise in managing financial investments strengthening institutional governance and operating under clear frameworks for compliance regulation and risk management reflecting Estithmar Holding s vision for sustainability and responsible well-structured growth. The establishment of Estithmar Capital supports Estithmar Holding s broader strategy of diversifying financial assets improving capital efficiency and unifying governance practices across various markets. Through a centralised and disciplined approach the group is expected to enhance portfolio performance strengthen risk management and increase transparency while maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to international best practices a statement said. Juan Le...
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Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its fifth group, Estithmar Capital, in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates.
Estithmar Capital will specialise in managing financial investments, strengthening institutional governance, and operating under clear frameworks for compliance, regulation, and risk management, reflecting Estithmar Holding’s vision for sustainability and responsible, well-structured growth.
The establishment of Estithmar Capital supports Estithmar Holding’s broader strategy of diversifying financial assets, improving capital efficiency, and unifying governance practices across various markets. Through a centralised and disciplined approach, the group is expected to enhance portfolio performance, strengthen risk management, and increase transparency, while maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to international best practices, a statement said.
Juan Le...
Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around 15 billion annually according to the IEA yet tracked financing commitments remain below 2.5 billion per year underscoring a profound capital shortfall. This mismatch vast guaranteed demand paired with chronic under-investment is precisely what creates durable commercial opportunity. Energy demand across Africa is projected to rise sharply through 2030 driven by urbanisation industrialisation electrification and emerging high-consumption sectors such as data centres. Sub-Saharan Africa contains the majority of the global population without electricity while...
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Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets.
Achieving full access
will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around $15 billion
annually, according to the IEA, yet tracked financing commitments remain below
$2.5 billion per year, underscoring a profound capital shortfall.
This mismatch – vast,
guaranteed demand paired with chronic under-investment – is precisely what
creates durable commercial opportunity. Energy demand across Africa is
projected to rise sharply through 2030, driven by urbanisation, industrialisation,
electrification and emerging high-consumption sectors such as data centres.
Sub-Saharan Africa contains the majority of the global population without electricity, while...
New Murabba a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company highlighted the progress of Riyadh s new downtown from vision to delivery at the PIF Private Sector Forum held in Riyadh. During the event New Murabba engaged in high-level discussions and strategic engagements focused on structured investment pathways said a Saudi Press Agency report quoting a company press release. New Murabba engaged with investors and participated in several panel discussions focused on urban development liveability and renewable energy ecosystems providing clarity on how private-sector partners can engage in the next phase of the destination s development. At the centre of New Murabba s participation was its commitment to a disciplined delivery model that creates well-defined entry points for private sector collaborators. Built around a human-centric masterplan and anchored by next-generation community clusters the destination is designed as a 15-minute downtown where culture mobilit...
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New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, highlighted the progress of Riyadh’s new downtown from vision to delivery at the PIF Private Sector Forum, held in Riyadh.
During the event, New Murabba engaged in high-level discussions and strategic engagements focused on structured investment pathways, said a Saudi Press Agency report quoting a company press release.
New Murabba engaged with investors and participated in several panel discussions focused on urban development, liveability, and renewable energy ecosystems, providing clarity on how private-sector partners can engage in the next phase of the destination’s development.
At the centre of New Murabba’s participation was its commitment to a disciplined delivery model that creates well-defined entry points for private sector collaborators. Built around a human-centric masterplan and anchored by next-generation community clusters, the destination is designed as a 15-minute downtown where culture, mobilit...
Fatima Al Sairafi Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that Bahrain has been selected to host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October. The minister held a meeting with Shaikha Al Nowais the Secretary General of UN Tourism for the 2026 2029 term on the sidelines of the 52nd Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Promoting Tourism through Artificial Intelligence conference in Kuwait reported BNA. Both sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation and reviewed preparations for hosting the forum. Minister Al Sairafi said hosting ITIF for the first time in Bahrain marks a key milestone in developing the tourism sector showcasing the kingdom s modern infrastructure supportive investment environment and w...
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Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), announced that Bahrain has been selected to host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October.
The minister held a meeting with Shaikha Al Nowais, the Secretary General of UN
Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, on the sidelines of the 52nd Meeting of the UN
Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the "Promoting Tourism
through Artificial Intelligence" conference in Kuwait, reported BNA.
Both sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation and reviewed preparations
for hosting the forum.
Minister Al Sairafi said hosting ITIF for the first time in Bahrain marks a key
milestone in developing the tourism sector, showcasing the kingdom’s modern
infrastructure, supportive investment environment, and w...
The UAE and Switzerland have reached an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to strengthen bilateral economic co-operation promote investment and boost trade flows. The agreement was formalised through a MoU signed by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and Swiss President Guy Parmelin. The committee will focus on improving market access addressing trade-related barriers facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues. The agreement comes at a time when the non-oil trade between the UAE and Switzerland stands at 61 billion as of 2025 up 130% from the previous year. As per the MoU the meetings of the JEC will be held every two years alternating between the UAE and Switzerland with the option of virtual sessions. Highlighting the significance of the agreement Al Hashimy said the UAE believes that strong economic partnerships are built on shared values mutual trust ...
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The UAE and Switzerland have reached an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to strengthen bilateral economic co-operation, promote investment and boost trade flows.
The agreement was formalised through a MoU signed by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and Swiss President Guy Parmelin.
The committee will focus on improving market access, addressing trade-related barriers, facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues.
The agreement comes at a time when the non-oil trade between the UAE and Switzerland stands at $61 billion as of 2025, up 130% from the previous year.
As per the MoU, the meetings of the JEC will be held every two years, alternating between the UAE and Switzerland, with the option of virtual sessions.
Highlighting the significance of the agreement, Al Hashimy said the UAE believes that strong economic partnerships are built on shared values, mutual trust ...
The She Investment Summit 2026 was held in Dubai convening senior leaders investors and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors. The summit reflected the UAE s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution decision quality and long-term economic resilience. Organised by Women Board of Directors (WBD) in partnership with AWR Automotive and Bayer the event was held under the presence of Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Sanaa Ouahmane CEO of AWR Mobility and AWR Trading and WBD s first Mobility Ambassador. The summit was hosted by Arabian Automobiles Company at INFINITI Centre on ...
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The She Investment Summit 2026 was held in Dubai, convening senior leaders, investors, and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors.
The summit reflected the UAE’s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution, decision quality, and long-term economic resilience.
Organised by Women Board of Directors (WBD) in partnership with AWR Automotive and Bayer, the event was held under the presence of Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy, and Sanaa Ouahmane, CEO of AWR Mobility and AWR Trading and WBD’s first Mobility Ambassador.
The summit was hosted by Arabian Automobiles Company at INFINITI Centre on ...
The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) launched its digital platform GEEA.AE at its first meeting during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026. The platform serves as an interactive hub for exchanging expertise on energy efficiency policies government projects and investment opportunities across member states while also showcasing the technologies and innovative solutions offered by members. Powered by artificial intelligence the platform brings together governments the private sector technology providers the banking and financial sectors and academia. The global energy system wastes more than 2 trillion every year due to inefficient energy use across buildings industry and the transport sector. These losses go far beyond the financial dimension translating into lost productivity avoidable emissions and missed development opportunities. T...
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The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) launched its digital platform, GEEA.AE, at its first meeting during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026.
The platform serves as
an interactive hub for exchanging expertise on energy efficiency policies,
government projects, and investment opportunities across member states, while
also showcasing the technologies and innovative solutions offered by members.
Powered by artificial
intelligence, the platform brings together governments, the private sector,
technology providers, the banking and financial sectors, and academia.
“The global energy system wastes more than $2 trillion every year due to inefficient energy use across buildings, industry, and the transport sector. These losses go far beyond the financial dimension, translating into lost productivity, avoidable emissions, and missed development opportunities. T...
Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth according to PwC s 29th Global CEO Survey. The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention as business leaders prioritise artificial intelligence innovation and transformation aligned with national development agendas. Confidence in revenue growth remains strong as organisations scale innovation pursue acquisitions and continue investing despite elevated short-term risks. Bassam Hajhamad Qatar Country Senior Partner and Consulting Lead at PwC Middle East said: CEOs in Qatar are entering the next phase of growth with exceptional confidence clarity of direction and long-term purpose. As new investment opportunities emerge business leaders are scaling AI pursuing strategic acquisitions and aligning closely with national priorities to drive efficiency and build a more innovative resilient and competitive econ...
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Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.
The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention, as business leaders prioritise artificial intelligence, innovation and transformation aligned with national development agendas. Confidence in revenue growth remains strong as organisations scale innovation, pursue acquisitions and continue investing despite elevated short-term risks.
Bassam Hajhamad, Qatar Country Senior Partner and Consulting Lead at PwC Middle East, said: “CEOs in Qatar are entering the next phase of growth with exceptional confidence, clarity of direction, and long-term purpose. As new investment opportunities emerge, business leaders are scaling AI, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and aligning closely with national priorities to drive efficiency and build a more innovative, resilient, and competitive econ...
Tshering Tobgay Prime Minister of Bhutan has described relations between Bhutan and the UAE as strong and continuing to grow underscoring the wide scope for cooperation particularly in sustainability renewable energy trade and investment. We need to do more in terms of trade and investments he said in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 stressing the need to deepen cooperation with the UAE in key economic sectors pointing to Bhutan s significant renewable energy potential. Bhutan s fast-flowing rivers constitute a major natural resource. We can generate clean green renewable hydropower and that energy can be used to produce clean green hydrogen the Prime Minister said. The relationship between our peoples is also strong and continues to improve and grow he added. He explai...
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Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, has described relations between Bhutan and the UAE as strong and continuing to grow, underscoring the wide scope for cooperation, particularly in sustainability, renewable energy, trade, and investment.
“We need to do more in
terms of trade and investments," he said in statements to the Emirates
News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026,
stressing the need to deepen cooperation with the UAE in key economic sectors,
pointing to Bhutan’s significant renewable energy potential.
Bhutan’s fast-flowing
rivers constitute a major natural resource. “We can generate clean, green,
renewable hydropower, and that energy can be used to produce clean, green
hydrogen," the Prime Minister said. “The relationship between our peoples
is also strong and continues to improve and grow," he added.
He explai...
Libya s energy sector is rebounding attracting global investors and signaling a renewed commitment to production expansion gas monetisation and long-term partnerships. At the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli officials outlined a clear roadmap for growth reform and regional collaboration. 20 Billion Investment Pipeline Libya s oil production reached an average of 1.375 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 the highest in years and the government aims to reach 2 million bpd by 2030 backed by a 20 billion investment programme. We witnessed the highest production rate in years averaging 1.375 million bpd which is a strong testimony to our recovery and stability said Minister of Oil and Gas D...
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Libya’s energy sector is rebounding, attracting global investors and signaling a renewed commitment to production expansion, gas monetisation and long-term partnerships.
At
the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli, officials
outlined a clear roadmap for growth, reform and regional collaboration.
$20 Billion Investment Pipeline
Libya’s oil production reached an average
of 1.375 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 – the highest in years – and the
government aims to reach 2 million bpd by 2030, backed by a $20 billion
investment programme.
“We witnessed the highest production rate in years, averaging 1.375 million bpd, which is a strong testimony to our recovery and stability,” said Minister of Oil and Gas D...
Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG) one of the region s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait. GPG is founded by three GCC-based professionals with more than 70 years of combined experience in private markets. The firm plans expansion into the GCC subject to regulatory approvals and will focus on the middle market segment pursuing deal-by-deal investments across private equity private credit real estate special situations and selective growth opportunities. As GPG s cornerstone shareholder AFG provides governance infrastructure and balance-sheet support underpinning a long-term investment target that aims to deploy up to 2.5 billion over the next five years. The founding management team comprises Mohammed Alqahtany Co-CEO; Yousif Al-Abdulla Co-CEO; and Waleed Abdulaziz CIO. Collectively the team shares ...
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Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG), one of the region’s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait.
GPG is founded by three GCC-based professionals with more than 70 years of combined experience in private markets.
The firm plans expansion into the GCC, subject to regulatory approvals, and will focus on the middle market segment, pursuing deal-by-deal investments across private equity, private credit, real estate special situations, and selective growth opportunities.
As GPG’s cornerstone shareholder, AFG provides governance, infrastructure, and balance-sheet support, underpinning a long-term investment target that aims to deploy up to $2.5 billion over the next five years.
The founding management team comprises Mohammed Alqahtany, Co-CEO; Yousif Al-Abdulla, Co-CEO; and Waleed Abdulaziz, CIO. Collectively, the team shares ...
GFH Partners a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) headquartered investment manager and the global real estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group has announced that it has successfully completed its co-investment in Cold-Link Logistics - one of the 10 largest privately-held temperature controlled logistics platforms in North America - in consortium with Slate Asset Management a global investor focused on essential real estate and infrastructure and funds managed by Hamilton Lane a leading global private markets investment firm. A leading cold storage owner-operator Cold-Link Logistics owns and operates a geographically diversified network of modern temperature-controlled facilities strategically positioned across key food and logistics corridors across the US. The platform comprises nine facilities with a combined storage capacity exceeding 78 million cu ft providing comprehensive freezer cooler and ambient storage solutions complemented by val...
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GFH Partners, a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) headquartered investment manager and the global real estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group, has announced that it has successfully completed its co-investment in Cold-Link Logistics - one of the 10 largest privately-held temperature controlled logistics platforms in North America - in consortium with Slate Asset Management, a global investor focused on essential real estate and infrastructure, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, a leading global private markets investment firm.
A leading cold storage owner-operator, Cold-Link Logistics owns and operates a geographically diversified network of modern, temperature-controlled facilities strategically positioned across key food and logistics corridors across the US.
The platform comprises nine facilities with a combined storage capacity exceeding 78 million cu ft, providing comprehensive freezer, cooler and ambient storage solutions, complemented by val...
The value of assets held by local and foreign public investment funds in the Saudi financial market grew by 36.1% annually climbing by SAR57.9 billion ( 15.44 billion) to approximately SAR217.9 billion ( 58.11 billion) by the end of the third quarter of 2025 compared to SAR160.1 billion during the same period in 2024. Foreign investment assets increased by 21.1% year-on-year rising by over SAR5 billion to SAR31.1 billion representing 14.3% of total asset value up from SAR25.7 billion said a Saudi Press Agency report. Public investment funds grew by 11.6% annually with 36 new funds added bringing the total to 346 up from 310 in the same period last year. ...
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The value of assets held by local and foreign public investment funds in the Saudi financial market grew by 36.1% annually, climbing by SAR57.9 billion ($15.44 billion) to approximately SAR217.9 billion ($58.11 billion) by the end of the third quarter of 2025, compared to SAR160.1 billion during the same period in 2024.
Foreign investment assets increased by 21.1% year-on-year, rising by over SAR5 billion to SAR31.1 billion, representing 14.3% of total asset value, up from SAR25.7 billion, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
Public investment funds grew by 11.6% annually, with 36 new funds added, bringing the total to 346, up from 310 in the same period last year.
Off-plan offices logistics hubs and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai s commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions says global property consultancy Chestertons. Chestertons market research suggests that the regulatory environment in 2026 will remain supportive of commercial activity without causing a significant shift in overall investment volumes. Recent updates to commercial law are set to enhance operational flexibility by allowing companies to re-domicile more easily between free zones mainland jurisdictions and across different emirates. While most commercial licences continue to require a physical office presence demand for office space is therefore expected to remain steady. Where investor interest is concentrating Investor attention in 2026 is expected to remain focused on three core sectors: off-plan office spaces...
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Off-plan offices, logistics hubs, and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai's commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions, says global property consultancy Chestertons.
Chestertons’ market research suggests that the regulatory environment in 2026 will remain supportive of commercial activity without causing a significant shift in overall investment volumes. Recent updates to commercial law are set to enhance operational flexibility by allowing companies to re-domicile more easily between free zones, mainland jurisdictions, and across different emirates. While most commercial licences continue to require a physical office presence, demand for office space is therefore expected to remain steady.
Where investor interest is concentrating
Investor attention in 2026 is expected to remain focused on three core sectors: off-plan office spaces...
Saudi Arabia s National Investment Strategy aims to attract SAR92 billion ( 24.53 billion) in investments in the mining sector between 2025 and 2030 said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. This includes doubling foreign direct investment in the sector and creating an investment environment capable of delivering average internal rates of return ranging between 20% and 30% a Saudi Press Agency report said. He made the remarks during a session titled Time for Bold Action: Creating a Global Mineral Fund to Supercharge Investment held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The session addressed challenges facing international investment in mining and explored ways to keep pace with rapidly rising global demand for critical minerals. The session featured Managing Partner and Deputy Group Chief Executive at Orion Resource Partners Michael Barton; Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at The Carlyle Group Jeff Currie; ...
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Saudi Arabia's National Investment Strategy aims to attract SAR92 billion ($24.53 billion) in investments in the mining sector between 2025 and 2030, said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.
This includes doubling foreign direct investment in the sector and creating an investment environment capable of delivering average internal rates of return ranging between 20% and 30%, a Saudi Press Agency report said.
He made the remarks during a session titled “Time for Bold Action: Creating a Global Mineral Fund to Supercharge Investment,” held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh.
The session addressed challenges facing international investment in mining and explored ways to keep pace with rapidly rising global demand for critical minerals.
The session featured Managing Partner and Deputy Group Chief Executive at Orion Resource Partners Michael Barton; Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at The Carlyle Group Jeff Currie; ...
Bapco Energies and TotalEnergies marked a milestone in their strategic partnership with the launch of BxT Trading a strategic joint venture focused on petroleum products trading. The launch of BxT Trading builds on a series of high-level engagements between Bapco Energies and TotalEnergies throughout 2024 which culminated in an agreement to combine Bapco Energies regional strength with TotalEnergies global trading expertise. The joint venture is designed to enhance value creation across Bahrain s downstream portfolio strengthen Bahrain s access to international markets and develop advanced trading pricing and risk management capabilities. BxT Trading is positioned to serve key local and international markets leveraging world-class trading capabilities market access and a robust risk management frame...
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Bapco Energies and TotalEnergies marked a milestone in their strategic partnership with the launch of BxT Trading, a strategic joint venture focused on petroleum products trading.
The launch of BxT
Trading builds on a series of high-level engagements between Bapco Energies and
TotalEnergies throughout 2024, which culminated in an agreement to combine
Bapco Energies’ regional strength with TotalEnergies’ global trading expertise.
The joint venture is
designed to enhance value creation across Bahrain’s downstream portfolio,
strengthen Bahrain’s access to international markets, and develop advanced
trading, pricing, and risk management capabilities.
BxT Trading is positioned to serve key local and international markets, leveraging world-class trading capabilities, market access, and a robust risk management frame...
Beyon Connect part of the Beyon Group has announced that CFI Financial a leading regional provider of online trading and investment services recently launched in Bahrain has become the first investment platform in the kingdom to go live with eKey for Business (EKEY-B) the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector. Developed by Beyon Connect in collaboration with Bahrain s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) EKEY-B is a core component of Bahrain s eKey 2.0 initiative extending trusted passwordless and consent-based digital identity services to private sector organisations. Through this integration CFI Financial now offers clients a fully digital onboarding journey powered by secure 3D facial biometrics said Beyon Connect in its statement. The process eliminates passwords OTPs and manual document uploads providing a seamless and highly secure experience for new investors it stated. By...
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Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has announced that CFI Financial, a leading regional provider of online trading and investment services recently launched in Bahrain, has become the first investment platform in the kingdom to go live with eKey for Business (EKEY-B), the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector.
Developed by Beyon Connect in collaboration with Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), EKEY-B is a core component of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 initiative, extending trusted, passwordless and consent-based digital identity services to private sector organisations.
Through this integration, CFI Financial now offers clients a fully digital onboarding journey, powered by secure 3D facial biometrics, said Beyon Connect in its statement.
The process eliminates passwords, OTPs, and manual document uploads, providing a seamless and highly secure experience for new investors, it stated.
By...
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approved the chamber s strategy for the next five years (2026 2030) which includes improving the business environment and enhancing the emirate s position as a distinguished destination for tourism industry and trade at the regional level. The strategy approved at a meeting chaired by Mohamed Mosbeh Al Nuaimi Chairman of the Board of Directors also focuses on attracting foreign investment and international companies encouraging the international expansion of companies operating in Ras Al Khaimah into global markets and developing the digital economy in the emirate. The strategy adopted the proposal prepared by the Department of Strategy and Digital Economy at the Chamber which seeks to achieve a competitive and sustainable commercial environment. It focuses on improving the business environment by facilitating procedures and enhancing governance and transparency to protect the rights of consumers an...
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Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approved the chamber’s strategy for the next five years (2026–2030), which includes improving the business environment and enhancing the emirate’s position as a distinguished destination for tourism, industry, and trade at the regional level.
The strategy, approved at a meeting chaired by Mohamed Mosbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, also focuses on attracting foreign investment and international companies, encouraging the international expansion of companies operating in Ras Al Khaimah into global markets, and developing the digital economy in the emirate.
The strategy adopted the proposal prepared by the Department of Strategy and Digital Economy at the Chamber, which seeks to achieve a competitive and sustainable commercial environment. It focuses on improving the business environment by facilitating procedures and enhancing governance and transparency to protect the rights of consumers an...
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge. As part of this strategic move shaped in line with the national flag carrier s 2033 vision groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion ( 2.32 billion) at several locations primarily Istanbul Airport homebase of the flag carrier. The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat senior executives of Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries and leading figures in Turkish aviation. Highlighting Türkiye will surpass a new threshold in aviation with these investments Uraloğlu stated: With a breakthrough that will leave its mark on the skies opening a new page at ...
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Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge.
As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier's 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion ($2.32 billion) at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier.
The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat, senior executives of Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries, and leading figures in Turkish aviation.
Highlighting Türkiye will surpass a new threshold in aviation with these investments, Uraloğlu stated: "With a breakthrough that will leave its mark on the skies, opening a new page at ...
Ethmar International Holding (EIH) a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media) a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi. The fund will have a global focus on media entertainment and the digital creative economy said a WAM news agency report. The partnership represents a key milestone in the fund s development and supports its path toward launch bringing together EIH s local expertise and GB Media s global experience in creative investments. Building on the Guggenheim family s legacy of cultural impact Guggenheim Brothers Media will focus on investments in content creation creator tools and infrastructure digital intellectual property and entertainment technologies fan engagement platforms and next-generation storytelling. The fund aims to help advance Abu Dhabi s vision ...
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Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company, and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media), a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies, have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi.
The fund will have a global focus on media, entertainment, and the digital creative economy, said a WAM news agency report.
The partnership represents a key milestone in the fund’s development and supports its path toward launch, bringing together EIH’s local expertise and GB Media’s global experience in creative investments.
Building on the Guggenheim family’s legacy of cultural impact, Guggenheim Brothers Media will focus on investments in content creation, creator tools and infrastructure, digital intellectual property and entertainment technologies, fan engagement platforms, and next-generation storytelling.
The fund aims to help advance Abu Dhabi’s vision ...
ADNOC has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi. The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade enough energy to power more than 300 000 homes daily. This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety. Musabbeh Al Kaabi ADNOC Upstream CEO said: We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi s world-class gas resources supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nation s role as a reliable exporter to international markets. The devel...
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ADNOC has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi.
The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade, enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes daily.
This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, said: "We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi’s world-class gas resources, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nation’s role as a reliable exporter to international markets. The devel...
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) today (January 7) announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi. The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade enough energy to power more than 300 000 homes daily. This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety. On the key achievement Adnoc Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi said: We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi s world-class gas resources supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nat...
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) today (January 7) announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi.
The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade, enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes daily.
This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety.
On the key achievement, Adnoc Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi said: "We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi’s world-class gas resources, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nat...
KP Group a leading renewable energy company has signed a MoU with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy generation energy storage and transmission infrastructure. The agreement follows the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the African nation thus reflecting the strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in clean energy development. The agreement was signed between Botswana s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group comprising KPI Green Energy Limited KP Energy Limited and KP Green Engineering Limited. As per the agreement KP Group and the Government of Botswana will jointly develop renewable energy and allied infrastructure projects involving an estimated capital investment of Rs360 billion ( 4 billion). These projects are expected to add nearly 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. The partnership supports Botswana s ambition to achieve net-zero ...
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KP Group, a leading renewable energy company, has signed a MoU with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure.
The agreement follows the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the African nation, thus reflecting the strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in clean energy development.
The agreement was signed between Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group, comprising KPI Green Energy Limited, KP Energy Limited, and KP Green Engineering Limited.
As per the agreement, KP Group and the Government of Botswana will jointly develop renewable energy and allied infrastructure projects involving an estimated capital investment of Rs360 billion ($4 billion). These projects are expected to add nearly 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
The partnership supports Botswana’s ambition to achieve net-zero ...
Merak Capital a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority has completed a SAR203 million ( 54 million) investment in DSShield one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the kingdom. The investment comes as organisations across the kingdom accelerate digital adoption cloud migration and industrial automation driving sustained demand for advanced cybersecurity services across both public and private sectors. According to the National Cybersecurity Authority Saudi Arabia s cybersecurity market reached SAR15.2 billion in 2024 growing 14% year-on-year. The kingdom s commitment to building a secure digital economy is further reflected in its first-place global ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness cybersecurity indicator for 2025. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh DSShield operates a cybersecurity model designed for environments where availability integrity and compliance are critical to business continu...
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Merak Capital, a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has completed a SAR203 million ($54 million) investment in DSShield, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the kingdom.
The investment comes as organisations across the kingdom accelerate digital adoption, cloud migration, and industrial automation, driving sustained demand for advanced cybersecurity services across both public and private sectors.
According to the National Cybersecurity Authority, Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity market reached SAR15.2 billion in 2024, growing 14% year-on-year.
The kingdom's commitment to building a secure digital economy is further reflected in its first-place global ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness cybersecurity indicator for 2025.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, DSShield operates a cybersecurity model designed for environments where availability, integrity, and compliance are critical to business continu...
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026 according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors. While the backdrop remains uncertain the global asset manager says the environment is creating a broader opportunity set for active investors willing to stay selective and disciplined across asset classes. In the GPS report Janus Henderson highlights six themes it views as investable opportunities for 2026 based on insight from its investment teams and Portfolio Construction & Strategy experts. Framed by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and the case for active portfolio positioning the themes span equities fixed income and alternatives. They include AI as a sustainable catalyst biotech innovation and M&A within small caps opportunity in Europe across ex-US equities securitised an...
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026, according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors.
While the backdrop remains uncertain, the global asset manager says the environment is creating a broader opportunity set for active investors willing to stay selective and disciplined across asset classes.
In the GPS report, Janus Henderson highlights six themes it views as investable opportunities for 2026, based on insight from its investment teams and Portfolio Construction & Strategy experts.
Framed by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and the case for active portfolio positioning, the themes span equities, fixed income and alternatives. They include AI as a sustainable catalyst, biotech innovation and M&A within small caps, opportunity in Europe across ex-US equities, securitised an...
Saudi Arabia s Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz inaugurated and toured the Global City Dammam project a landmark investment development in tourism entertainment and culture attended by officials business leaders and investors from Thailand. During the visit he was briefed on the project s various components and facilities. Prince Saud emphasised that the Global City project reflects a modern investment approach and highlights Eastern Region s strong economic and tourism potential reported SPA. He noted that such initiatives diversify economic activity enhance cities appeal create new investment and employment opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. He further highlighted the region s strategic location advanced infrastru...
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Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region Governor, Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated and toured the ‘Global City Dammam’ project—a landmark investment development in tourism, entertainment, and culture—attended by officials, business leaders, and investors from Thailand. During the visit, he was briefed on the project’s various components and facilities.
Prince Saud emphasised that the Global City project reflects a modern
investment approach and highlights Eastern Region’s strong economic and tourism
potential, reported SPA.
He
noted that such initiatives diversify economic activity, enhance cities'
appeal, create new investment and employment opportunities, and improve the
quality of life for residents and visitors.
He further highlighted the region’s strategic location, advanced infrastru...
Santy Trading a division of Santy Excavation and Construction has been appointed as the official distributor for Chevron s Caltex Lubricants in Bahrain through a strategic agreement with Chevron Trading. The partnership was formalszed at a signing ceremony held at the Gulf International Convention Centre attended by senior leadership from both companies and key industry stakeholders. The collaboration brings together Caltex s global reputation for high-performance lubricants and Santy Trading s extensive local network and deep understanding of the Bahraini market. Under the agreement Santy Trading will distribute the full range of Caltex Lubricants across Bahrain serving automotive industrial marine and commercial customers. Renganathan Ramesh Managing Director of Santy Trading emphasised the strategic importance of the...
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Santy Trading, a division of Santy Excavation and Construction, has been appointed as the official distributor for Chevron’s Caltex Lubricants in Bahrain through a strategic agreement with Chevron Trading.
The partnership was formalszed at a signing ceremony held at
the Gulf International Convention Centre, attended by senior leadership from
both companies and key industry stakeholders.
The collaboration brings together Caltex’s global reputation
for high-performance lubricants and Santy Trading’s extensive local network and
deep understanding of the Bahraini market.
Under the agreement, Santy Trading will distribute the full
range of Caltex Lubricants across Bahrain, serving automotive, industrial,
marine, and commercial customers.
Renganathan Ramesh, Managing Director of Santy Trading, emphasised the strategic importance of the...
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a MoU to strengthen co-operation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security. Under the deal the two parties will expand their investment partnership through structured mechanisms for sharing data and information on investment opportunities in Kuwait. The framework is intended to support project assessment in line with international investment standards and improve decision-making efficiency with shared economic and development returns. The agreement was signed at AAAID s headquarters in Dubai by Dr Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi Chairman of the Board of the AAAID and Fawaz Sulaiman Al Ahmad Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Investment Company. We firmly believe that cooperation with Kuwait Investment Company will enhance our ability to develop projects with tangible economic and developmental impact particularly in agricul...
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The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a MoU to strengthen co-operation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security.
Under the deal, the two parties will expand their investment partnership through structured mechanisms for sharing data and information on investment opportunities in Kuwait. The framework is intended to support project assessment in line with international investment standards and improve decision-making efficiency, with shared economic and development returns.
The agreement was signed at AAAID’s headquarters in Dubai by Dr Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the AAAID, and Fawaz Sulaiman Al Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Investment Company.
"We firmly believe that cooperation with Kuwait Investment Company will enhance our ability to develop projects with tangible economic and developmental impact, particularly in agricul...
Waaree Solar Americas has signed a binding term sheet to invest 30 million in Oman-based United Solar Holding (United Solar) through Series B preferred shares alongside a long-term polysilicon offtake agreement to support Waaree s global solar manufacturing operations and in particular US operations. The transaction is expected to close on or about January 31 2026 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Waaree s investment will support completion of United Solar s advanced manufacturing facility in Oman s Sohar Freezone which is designed to produce 100 000 metric tons of polysilicon per year enough to support 40GW of solar module production per year. United Solar backed by its largest shareholder the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is expected to build one of the largest and most cost-competitive solar polysilicon manufacturing facilities globally. United Solar s operations represent a crucial step to diversify the g...
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Waaree Solar Americas has signed a binding term sheet to invest $30 million in Oman-based United Solar Holding (United Solar) through Series B preferred shares, alongside a long-term polysilicon offtake agreement to support Waaree’s global solar manufacturing operations, and in particular US operations.
The transaction is expected to close on or about January 31, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Waaree’s investment will support completion of United Solar’s advanced manufacturing facility in Oman’s Sohar Freezone, which is designed to produce 100,000 metric tons of polysilicon per year, enough to support 40GW of solar module production per year. United Solar, backed by its largest shareholder, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), is expected to build one of the largest and most cost-competitive solar polysilicon manufacturing facilities globally.
United Solar's operations represent a crucial step to diversify the g...
The U AE has recorded strides in the tourism sector both in terms of its growing appeal to visitors from around the world and its ability to attract investment drawn by strong returns supported by a highly competitive investment environment. These achievements form part of an integrated national strategy aimed at reinforcing the UAE s position among the world s leading tourist destinations reported WAM. The UAE has introduced significant incentives to attract investment and stimulate entrepreneurship and innovation in a sector experiencing sustained growth underpinned by powerful tourism drivers. Chief among these are the country s natural social and legislative assets which have positioned the UAE as a year-round destination particularly during its mild and distinctive winter season. /o:...
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The UAE has recorded strides in the tourism sector, both in terms of its growing appeal to visitors from around the world and its ability to attract investment drawn by strong returns supported by a highly competitive investment environment.
These achievements
form part of an integrated national strategy aimed at reinforcing the UAE’s
position among the world’s leading tourist destinations, reported WAM.
The UAE has introduced
significant incentives to attract investment and stimulate entrepreneurship and
innovation in a sector experiencing sustained growth, underpinned by powerful
tourism drivers.
Chief among these are
the country’s natural, social and legislative assets, which have positioned the
UAE as a year-round destination, particularly during its mild and distinctive
winter season.
MYCRANE Trading the newly established crane sales leasing and maintenance services provider based in Jebel Ali Free Zone has announced that its first stock will arrive in mid-January 2026 following recent purchase and inspection visits by the MYCRANE team in both Asia and Europe. The incoming stock represents a significant milestone for the company comprising 20 cranes sourced from leading Asian and European manufacturers. The inventory includes 15 tower cranes with maximum lifting capacities of 8 to 12 tonnes one 100-tonne crawler crane and four mobile cranes with capacities between 60 and 100 tonnes. We re excited to welcome our first inventory to our Jebel Ali yard after completing thorough inspections in multiple territories said Andrei Geikalo CEO of MYCRANE Trading. This initial stock of tower crawler and mobile cranes the first of many reflects our commitment to offering customers quality equipment backed by rigorous verification processes. With t...
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MYCRANE Trading, the newly established crane sales, leasing and maintenance services provider based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, has announced that its first stock will arrive in mid-January 2026, following recent purchase and inspection visits by the MYCRANE team in both Asia and Europe.
The incoming stock represents a significant milestone for the company, comprising 20 cranes sourced from leading Asian and European manufacturers. The inventory includes 15 tower cranes with maximum lifting capacities of 8 to 12 tonnes, one 100-tonne crawler crane, and four mobile cranes with capacities between 60 and 100 tonnes.
"We're excited to welcome our first inventory to our Jebel Ali yard after completing thorough inspections in multiple territories," said Andrei Geikalo, CEO of MYCRANE Trading. "This initial stock of tower, crawler and mobile cranes — the first of many — reflects our commitment to offering customers quality equipment backed by rigorous verification processes. With t...
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of Energy Development Oman (EDO) to investment grade at BBB- assigning a stable outlook. This action follows the agency s recent upgrade of Oman s sovereign credit rating to the same level. In its report Fitch affirmed the company s standalone credit profile at bbb . The agency based its assessment on the scale of EDO s integrated operations across the oil and gas sectors the stability of its cash flows underpinned by long-term gas sales contracts resilient government revenue streams a prudent dividend policy and manageable debt levels reported ONA. With this rating action EDO becomes one of the few companies to hold investment-grade status from both Fitch and Standard & Poor s. The latter agency upgraded EDO to BBB- in September 2024. This achievement underscores the company s improved financial metrics and robust financial health. The investment-grade rating is expec...
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Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of Energy Development Oman (EDO) to investment grade at 'BBB-', assigning a stable outlook.
This action follows the agency's recent upgrade of Oman's sovereign credit rating to the same level.
In its report, Fitch affirmed the company's standalone credit profile at 'bbb+'.
The agency based its assessment on the scale of EDO’s integrated operations across the oil and gas sectors, the stability of its cash flows underpinned by long-term gas sales contracts, resilient government revenue streams, a prudent dividend policy and manageable debt levels, reported ONA.
With this rating action, EDO becomes one of the few companies to hold investment-grade status from both Fitch and Standard & Poor's. The latter agency upgraded EDO to 'BBB-' in September 2024.
This achievement underscores the company's improved financial metrics and robust financial health.
The investment-grade rating is expec...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar has announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar s 1 billion ( 1.3 billion) commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage. The company will also develop two new BESS projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield. With a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW)/40 megawatt-hours (MWh) the Stockport facility located in Welkin Road can store enough clean electricity to power 20 000 homes for over two hours. The Chesterfield and Cardiff projects which will have a combined capacity of 150MW and 300MWh will together store enough electricity to power more than 35 000 UK homes for an entire day. Construction began on the Stockport project in May 2024. Following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in 2022 Masdar committed to investing 1 billion in a 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) pipeline of BESS projects in the UK part of the com...
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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar’s £1 billion ($1.3 billion) commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage.
The company will also develop two new BESS projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield.
With a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW)/40 megawatt-hours (MWh), the Stockport facility, located in Welkin Road, can store enough clean electricity to power 20,000 homes for over two hours.
The Chesterfield and Cardiff projects, which will have a combined capacity of 150MW and 300MWh, will together store enough electricity to power more than 35,000 UK homes for an entire day. Construction began on the Stockport project in May 2024.
Following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in 2022, Masdar committed to investing £1 billion in a 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) pipeline of BESS projects in the UK, part of the com...
Nigeria has issued permits to 28 companies under a programme that aims to end routine gas flaring to cut carbon emissions and use some of the gas to generate power. The Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) marks a major step toward ending flaring and monetising wasted gas NGFCP officials said. Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during oil extraction. The projects could capture 250 to 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas currently flared cut about 6 million tonnes of CO annually and unlock nearly 3 gigawatts of power generation potential an NGFCP document showed. Nigeria expects the initiative to attract up to 2 billion in investment and create more than 100 000 jobs. It could also produce 170 000 metric tonnes of LPG annually providing clean cooking access for 1.4 million households reported Reuters. The permits follow a competitive bid round that awarded 49 flare site...
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Nigeria has issued permits to 28 companies under a programme that aims to end routine gas flaring to cut carbon emissions and use some of the gas to generate power.
The Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) marks a major step toward ending flaring and monetising wasted gas, NGFCP officials said.
Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during oil extraction.
The projects could capture 250 to 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas currently flared, cut about 6 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, and unlock nearly 3 gigawatts of power generation potential, an NGFCP document showed.
Nigeria expects the initiative to attract up to $2 billion in investment and create more than 100,000 jobs. It could also produce 170,000 metric tonnes of LPG annually, providing clean cooking access for 1.4 million households, reported Reuters.
The permits follow a competitive bid round that awarded 49 flare site...
IHC a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks has announced that it has increased its shareholding in Invictus Investment Company a full service commodity trading company to 40% through the acquisition of 196 million shares adding a further 17.50% stake in a major big block trade valued at around AED420 million. Invictus operates across global trade corridors spanning food commodities industrial inputs logistics and supply chain solutions. Its diversified model coupled with expanding international operations has positioned the company as a significant contributor to global trade flows and supply chain resilience. In the first half of 2025 Invictus Investment delivered a 164% year-on-year increase in ebitda to AED189.7 million while revenue rose 43% year-on-year to AED6.1 billion marking the company s highest half-year performance since its ADX listing in 2022. Total equity increased to AED1.3 billion ...
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IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced that it has increased its shareholding in Invictus Investment Company, a full service commodity trading company to 40% through the acquisition of 196 million shares, adding a further 17.50% stake in a major big block trade valued at around AED420 million.
Invictus operates across global trade corridors spanning food commodities, industrial inputs, logistics, and supply chain solutions.
Its diversified model, coupled with expanding international operations, has positioned the company as a significant contributor to global trade flows and supply chain resilience.
In the first half of 2025, Invictus Investment delivered a 164% year-on-year increase in ebitda to AED189.7 million, while revenue rose 43% year-on-year to AED6.1 billion, marking the company’s highest half-year performance since its ADX listing in 2022.
Total equity increased to AED1.3 billion,...
The Events Investment Fund (EIF) launched by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia under the National Development Fund (NDF) has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global the world s leading operator of event and sports venues. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia s journey to become a global destination for world-class events entertainment and business gatherings. The Events Investment Fund (EIF) is mandated to build own and operate permanent world-class event venues across Saudi Arabia. EIF s mission is to transform the Kingdom s events ecosystem by replacing temporary structures with sustainable future-ready arenas exhibition centers cultural venues and entertainment facilities. Through strategic partnerships and investments EIF is shaping the future of Saudi Arabia s events industry and supporting the goals of Vision 2030. This anno...
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The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, under the National Development Fund (NDF) — has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global, the world’s leading operator of event and sports venues.
This partnership marks a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to become a global destination for world-class events, entertainment and business gatherings.
The Events Investment Fund (EIF) is mandated to build, own and operate permanent, world-class event venues across Saudi Arabia. EIF’s mission is to transform the Kingdom’s events ecosystem by replacing temporary structures with sustainable, future-ready arenas, exhibition centers, cultural venues and entertainment facilities. Through strategic partnerships and investments, EIF is shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s events industry and supporting the goals of Vision 2030.
This anno...
Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting direct investment. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB and Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih Saudi Minister of Investment signed the MoU. Under the agreement Bahrain EDB and MISA will work together to enhance collaborative efforts in promoting direct investment through the exchange of statistical data on investment flows existing business prospects key policies legisla...
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Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting direct investment.
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, and Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Minister of Investment, signed the MoU.
Under the agreement, Bahrain EDB and MISA will work together to enhance collaborative efforts in promoting direct investment through the exchange of statistical data on investment flows, existing business prospects, key policies, legisla...
Glenwood Private Equity a leading Korea-based investment firm and Mubadala Investment Company an Abu Dhabi-based global investor and other co-investors announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH2O Co (formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem). All closing conditions and regulatory approvals have been met. NanoH2O was established as a division of LG Chem in 2014 and became an independent company this year. Headquartered in Seoul Korea the company is a leading global provider of reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and the treatment of brackish water widely recognised as the most energy-efficient method for large-scale desalination compared to thermal processes. With over 95% of its revenue generated outside Korea the company serves a diverse range of municipal and industrial customers worldwide addressing the growing global demand for clean water. Our investment in NanoH2O reflects Glenwood s strong ...
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Glenwood Private Equity, a leading Korea-based investment firm, and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, and other co-investors announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH2O Co (formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem).
All closing conditions and regulatory approvals have been met.
NanoH2O was established as a division of LG Chem in 2014 and became an independent company this year. Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, the company is a leading global provider of reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and the treatment of brackish water, widely recognised as the most energy-efficient method for large-scale desalination compared to thermal processes.
With over 95% of its revenue generated outside Korea, the company serves a diverse range of municipal and industrial customers worldwide, addressing the growing global demand for clean water.
“Our investment in NanoH2O reflects Glenwood’s strong ...
The UAE s new 1 billion investment portfolio in Yemen will help provide between two and three million homes with clean energy through solar and wind projects said Ali Alshimmari Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities (GSU). He noted that the portfolio is expected to create more than 6 000 direct and indirect jobs in the Yemeni market and deliver major environmental gains including reducing over 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions and saving more than 1.25 billion kWh of conventional fuel consumption equivalent to more than 330 million litres of diesel. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) Alshimmari said the company outlined during the Yemen First National Energy Conference a practical plan to rebuild the country s electricity sector on modern and scalable foundations. Stable power he stressed is not merely a technical service but an economic driver that enables hospitals schools and industry to operate efficiently. He said the co...
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The UAE’s new $1 billion investment portfolio in Yemen will help provide between two and three million homes with clean energy through solar and wind projects, said Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities (GSU).
He noted that the portfolio is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Yemeni market and deliver major environmental gains, including reducing over 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions and saving more than 1.25 billion kWh of conventional fuel consumption, equivalent to more than 330 million litres of diesel.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Alshimmari said the company outlined during the Yemen First National Energy Conference a practical plan to rebuild the country’s electricity sector on modern and scalable foundations. Stable power, he stressed, is not merely a technical service but an economic driver that enables hospitals, schools and industry to operate efficiently.
He said the co...
BlueFive Investments Holding (BlueFive Capital) has announced that it has executed a non-binding offer for a proposed investment in Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company. The offer was disclosed by GGI to the Saudi Stock Exchange and outlines a two-part transaction designed to strengthen the company s financial foundation. The proposed transaction involves a capital reduction to reduce GGI s accumulated losses and a capital increase. Under this BlueFive or a subsidiary will subscribe to the new shares for cash at a price of SAR10 per share with a suspension of pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders. This structure is intended to help clean up the Company s balance sheet and provide substantial new capital for its operations and growth strategy. Hazem Ben-Gacem Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital said: We are pleased to propose this investment in GGI which is designed to reset the company s financial ...
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BlueFive Investments Holding (BlueFive Capital) has announced that it has executed a non-binding offer for a proposed investment in Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company.
The offer was disclosed by GGI to the Saudi Stock Exchange and outlines a two-part transaction designed to strengthen the company's financial foundation.
The proposed transaction involves a capital reduction to reduce GGI's accumulated losses, and a capital increase.
Under this, BlueFive or a subsidiary will subscribe to the new shares for cash at a price of SAR10 per share, with a suspension of pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders.
This structure is intended to help clean up the Company's balance sheet and provide substantial new capital for its operations and growth strategy.
Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, said: "We are pleased to propose this investment in GGI, which is designed to reset the company's financial ...
Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding today (November 26) announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP) joining a consortium of existing investors in the compan This investment marks Modon s first direct investment in an equestrian led development in the US complementing its existing global portfolio and reinforcing its strategy to partner with leading international organisations in expanding its presence across ultra-luxury destination developments. Modon s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landmark ultra-luxury real estate development featuring high-end residences a boutique hotel a commercial marketplace and a championship golf course located in Wellington Florida a global icon of equestrian sport. The partnership further strengthens Modon s position as a globally recognised investor in large-scale high-value real estate and lifestyle projects....
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Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding today (November 26) announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP), joining a consortium of existing investors in the compan
This investment marks Modon’s first direct investment in an equestrian led development in the US, complementing its existing global portfolio, and reinforcing its strategy to partner with leading international organisations in expanding its presence across ultra-luxury destination developments.
Modon’s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landmark ultra-luxury real estate development featuring high-end residences, a boutique hotel, a commercial marketplace and a championship golf course located in Wellington, Florida – a global icon of equestrian sport.
The partnership further strengthens Modon’s position as a globally recognised investor in large-scale, high-value real estate and lifestyle projects....
Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200 000 ( 530 494) to BD130 000 ( 344 821). The step is expected to increase demand for high-end properties in a competitive market while maintaining the high standards of the Golden Residency Programme which forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance Bahrain s appeal as a regional hub for long-term residency business and investment said the Nationality Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior. By lowering the investment threshold Bahrain aims to stimulate growth in the real estate sector and enable a wider segment of foreign investors to benefit from Bahrain s high living standards and attractive property market. The step aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable investment support economic growth and attract international expertise seeking stability and opportunities in the GCC said a Bahrain News A...
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Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200,000 ($530,494) to BD130,000 ($344,821).
The step is expected to increase demand for high-end properties in a competitive market, while maintaining the high standards of the Golden Residency Programme, which forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance Bahrain’s appeal as a regional hub for long-term residency, business and investment, said the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior.
By lowering the investment threshold, Bahrain aims to stimulate growth in the real estate sector and enable a wider segment of foreign investors to benefit from Bahrain’s high living standards and attractive property market. The step aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable investment, support economic growth and attract international expertise seeking stability and opportunities in the GCC, said a Bahrain News A...
The wellness economy has officially reached a staggering new peak hitting 6.8 trillion globally and cementing its position as a major economic force that now eclipses traditional tourism sports and IT sectors. New research shared at the recently concluded Global Wellness Summit 2025 in Dubai reveals that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is playing a key role posting annual gains of 7.2 per cent over the last five years. The industry is predicted to maintain this acceleration with Global Wellness Institute (GWI) forecasting the global wellness market will reach nearly 10 trillion by 2029. The Middle East s strong performance is no accident; it is fuelled by national strategies that view wellness and preventive healthcare as integral to economic diversification aligning directly with Vision 2030 Vision 2040 and similar national roadmaps. Wellness is emerging as a prime sector for new revenue streams. Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 has go...
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The wellness economy has officially reached a staggering new peak, hitting $6.8 trillion globally and cementing its position as a major economic force that now eclipses traditional tourism, sports and IT sectors. New research shared at the recently concluded Global Wellness Summit 2025 in Dubai reveals that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is playing a key role, posting annual gains of 7.2 per cent over the last five years.
The industry is predicted to maintain this acceleration, with Global Wellness Institute (GWI) forecasting the global wellness market will reach nearly $10 trillion by 2029.
The Middle East's strong performance is no accident; it is fuelled by national strategies that view wellness and preventive healthcare as integral to economic diversification, aligning directly with Vision 2030, Vision 2040 and similar national roadmaps.
Wellness is emerging as a prime sector for new revenue streams. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has go...
The inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh has closed the books on an extraordinary week cementing its position as the premier global platform for investment technology and strategic collaboration. The event delivered a potent mix of massive deal flow transformative brand debuts and global policy initiatives all signalling a new aggressive roadmap for the future of tourism. The most immediate impact of the Summit was financial. TOURISE announced that it had catalysed investment portfolios totalling 113 billion. This milestone underscores the event s mission to unlock high-value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism technology and investment. Investment Saudi Arabia s commitment to building its domestic tourism and hospitality infrastructure was further solidified by several key investment announcements. RUA Al Madinah Holding (a PIF subsidiary) signed two strategic hospitality agreements worth a ...
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The inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh has closed the books on an extraordinary week, cementing its position as the premier global platform for investment, technology and strategic collaboration. The event delivered a potent mix of massive deal flow, transformative brand debuts, and global policy initiatives, all signalling a new, aggressive roadmap for the future of tourism.
The most immediate impact of the Summit was financial. TOURISE announced that it had catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion. This milestone underscores the event's mission to unlock high-value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, and investment.
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Saudi Arabia's commitment to building its domestic tourism and hospitality infrastructure was further solidified by several key investment announcements.
RUA Al Madinah Holding (a PIF subsidiary) signed two strategic hospitality agreements worth a ...
Invictus Investment Company a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa today announced it has secured a financing package from the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa. The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment s expansion into new African markets while also strengthening its working capital position as it continues to scale its operations said the company. The deal builds on Invictus Investment s existing partnership with MCB and reflects a shared commitment to advancing food security and trade flows into within and out of Africa. The debt facility will provide the funding flexibility needed to expand Invictus Investment s footprint in processing logistics and distribution. It will also support the growth and consolidation of a portfolio of value-added resilient food and FMCG assets across the African conti...
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Invictus Investment Company, a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today announced it has secured a financing package from the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB), to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa.
The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new African markets while also strengthening its working capital position as it continues to scale its operations, said the company.
The deal builds on Invictus Investment’s existing partnership with MCB and reflects a shared commitment to advancing food security and trade flows into, within and out of Africa. The debt facility will provide the funding flexibility needed to expand Invictus Investment’s footprint in processing, logistics and distribution. It will also support the growth and consolidation of a portfolio of value-added, resilient food and FMCG assets across the African conti...
The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) announced at COP30 the expansion of its annual investment target for renewable energy transmission and storage systems from 117 billion to 148 billion. The coalition of 73 members now foresees a project pipeline worth 1 trillion by 2030. The initiative brings together the world s leading power utilities and electricity service companies to promote clean energy solutions. During the event held in the Blue Zone the governments of Germany and the UK seven multilateral funds and other institutions endorsed the report by the Green Grids Initiative Climate Finance Principles for Grids . The document highlights that current climate finance rules exclude more than 60 per cent of the world s energy transmission and storage network projects. p class= MsoNormal...
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The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) announced at COP30 the expansion of its annual investment target for renewable energy transmission and storage systems from $117 billion to $148 billion.
The coalition of 73
members now foresees a project pipeline worth $1 trillion by 2030.
The initiative brings
together the world’s leading power utilities and electricity service companies
to promote clean energy solutions.
During the event held
in the Blue Zone, the governments of Germany and the UK, seven multilateral
funds, and other institutions endorsed the report by the Green Grids
Initiative, Climate Finance Principles for Grids.
The document
highlights that current climate finance rules exclude more than 60 per cent of
the world’s energy transmission and storage network projects.
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened the Sixth High-Level Meeting of the Opec GECF Energy Dialogue at the Opec Secretariat in Vienna. The meeting further strengthened cooperation between the world s leading oil- and gas-exporting country organisations noted the record level of oil and gas consumption and the positive prospects and underscored the pressing need for timely sustained and long-term investment in hydrocarbons. Co-chaired by Haitham Al Ghais Opec Secretary General and Mohamed Hamel GECF Secretary General the meeting reviewed oil and gas market developments long-term outlooks energy data collaboration and joint activities leading up to and during COP30 Al Ghais highlighted the continued growth in global demand for hydrocarbons. /...
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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened the Sixth High-Level Meeting of the Opec–GECF Energy Dialogue at the Opec Secretariat in Vienna.
The meeting further
strengthened cooperation between the world’s leading oil- and gas-exporting
country organisations, noted the record level of oil and gas consumption and
the positive prospects, and underscored the pressing need for timely, sustained
and long-term investment in hydrocarbons.
Co-chaired by Haitham
Al Ghais, Opec Secretary General, and Mohamed Hamel, GECF Secretary
General, the meeting reviewed oil and gas market developments, long-term
outlooks, energy data collaboration, and joint activities leading up to, and
during COP30
Al Ghais highlighted the continued growth in global demand for hydrocarbons.
US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ( 3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025 which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024 Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President and CEO of Dubai Chambers has said. Participating in a panel session at the Dubai Business Forum USA in New York he said the investment is an indicator of Dubai s growing appeal as a global investment hub for the American business community said a WAM news agency report. He noted that Dubai serves as a vital centre for American companies seeking expansion into high-potential global markets particularly in Africa. Dubai s non-oil trade with African countries reached AED354.5 billion in 2024 34 percent higher than the United States trade with Africa during the same year which amounted to AED264.2 billion. This positions Dubai as a gateway for American companies aiming to enter African markets he said. Lootah added that Dubai s exports an...
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US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ($3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025, which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, has said.
Participating in a panel session at the Dubai Business Forum – USA in New York, he said the investment is an indicator of Dubai's growing appeal as a global investment hub for the American business community, said a WAM news agency report.
He noted that Dubai serves as a vital centre for American companies seeking expansion into high-potential global markets, particularly in Africa.
Dubai’s non-oil trade with African countries reached AED354.5 billion in 2024, 34 percent higher than the United States’ trade with Africa during the same year, which amounted to AED264.2 billion. This positions Dubai as a gateway for American companies aiming to enter African markets, he said.
Lootah added that Dubai’s exports an...
Ahead of the G20 Summit the G20 African Energy Investment Forum hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to discuss how investment innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa s energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth. Scheduled for November 21 in Johannesburg the program me will feature a series of high-level fireside chats examining the role of international capital development finance and local expertise in transforming Africa s energy landscape in line with G20 priorities on infrastructure energy security and private-sector mobil is ation. Highlighting deepening ties ...
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Ahead of the G20
Summit, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy
Chamber (AEC), will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to
discuss how investment, innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa’s
energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth. Scheduled for
November 21 in Johannesburg, the programme will feature a series of high-level fireside
chats examining the role of international capital, development finance and
local expertise in transforming Africa’s energy landscape, in line with G20
priorities on infrastructure, energy security and private-sector mobilisation. TOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment waveTOURISE a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling 113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE s mission to unlock high value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism technology investment and sustainability to set a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism it said. The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail next generation hotel accommodation large scale integrated experience led developments wellness destination and lifestyle offerings talent development and AI powered platforms. Collectively these commitments set a new standard for what s possible and what s required to meet future tourism needs and redesign the traveller journey TOURISE said. Some of the international and local companies who announced their portfolios... Read MoreTOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment wave
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE’s mission to unlock high‑value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability to set a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism, it said. The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail, next‑generation hotel accommodation, large‑scale integrated, experience‑led developments, wellness, destination and lifestyle offerings, talent development, and AI‑powered platforms. Collectively, these commitments set a new standard for what’s possible, and what’s required, to meet future tourism needs and redesign the traveller journey, TOURISE said. Some of the international and local companies who announced their portfolios... Global experts discuss future of investment strategies at Bahrain eventGlobal financial leaders and senior executives gathered today (November 11) at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel for an exclusive executive roundtable titled Global and American Investment Outlook: Strategic Financial Leadership for Sustainable Growth in the GCC MENA and Beyond. The event hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University provided a platform for a dialogue on the future of investment strategies financial governance and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy said the organisers. The discussion offered dual perspectives - global and American - on how financial leadership can enable corporate strategy amid shifting market forces geopolitical uncertainty and the technological transformation of capital markets. Marwan Matar Managing Director of EMIC Training said: This dialogue reflects the region s growing influence in global capital markets. By connecting US and international perspectives we re helping financial l... Read MoreGlobal experts discuss future of investment strategies at Bahrain event
Global financial leaders and senior executives gathered today (November 11) at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel for an exclusive executive roundtable titled “Global and American Investment Outlook: Strategic Financial Leadership for Sustainable Growth in the GCC, MENA, and Beyond.” The event, hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University, provided a platform for a dialogue on the future of investment strategies, financial governance, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy, said the organisers. The discussion offered dual perspectives - global and American - on how financial leadership can enable corporate strategy amid shifting market forces, geopolitical uncertainty and the technological transformation of capital markets. Marwan Matar, Managing Director of EMIC Training, said: "This dialogue reflects the region’s growing influence in global capital markets. By connecting US and international perspectives, we’re helping financial l... Abu Dhabi Investment Office enters 29 partnerships for autonomous mobilityAbu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility the landmark deals secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2 LODD Autonomous (LODD) Autologix Sinaha TractEasy MLG and Space42 establish the capital as among the first cities globally to introduce an integrated multi-modal autonomous regulatory and infrastructure environment that enables companies to transition from the pilot phase to commercial deployment. Attracting inward investment and partnerships and with testing grounds to take technology to full-scale commercialisation Abu Dhabi has become a global destination for next-generation companies in the autonomous sector seeking to set up innovate test and scale their technologies. The 29 commercial agreements... Read MoreAbu Dhabi Investment Office enters 29 partnerships for autonomous mobility
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility, the landmark deals, secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2, LODD Autonomous (LODD), Autologix, Sinaha, TractEasy, MLG and Space42, establish the capital as among the first cities globally to introduce an integrated, multi-modal autonomous regulatory and infrastructure environment that enables companies to transition from the pilot phase to commercial deployment. Attracting inward investment and partnerships, and with testing grounds to take technology to full-scale commercialisation, Abu Dhabi has become a global destination for next-generation companies in the autonomous sector seeking to set up, innovate, test and scale their technologies. The 29 commercial agreements... Meta unveils $600bn US investment in AI Data Center expansionMeta Platforms has announced plans to invest 600 billion across the US over the coming years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure one of the largest capital commitments ever made by a US technology company. The multi-year initiative will accelerate construction of hyperscale data centers designed to power Meta s next generation of AI systems virtual platforms and immersive technologies. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg the company is front-loading compute capacity to prepare for the most optimistic cases in AI development. Meta s move underscores how the race to secure compute and data infrastructure has become central to leadership in AI. The plan includes billions in new facilities across several US states including a 27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital for a Louisiana site and a 1.5 billion data center investment in Texas. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world s digital infrastructure an... Read MoreMeta unveils $600bn US investment in AI Data Center expansion
Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest $600 billion across the US over the coming years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure — one of the largest capital commitments ever made by a US technology company. The multi-year initiative will accelerate construction of hyperscale data centers designed to power Meta’s next generation of AI systems, virtual platforms, and immersive technologies. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company is “front-loading compute capacity to prepare for the most optimistic cases in AI development.” Meta’s move underscores how the race to secure compute and data infrastructure has become central to leadership in AI. The plan includes billions in new facilities across several US states, including a $27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital for a Louisiana site and a $1.5 billion data center investment in Texas. “Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world’s digital infrastructure, an... Energy, finance, tech leaders urge faster investment, effective policiesDay 3 of Adipec 2025 concluded on November 5 with a resounding call to action for global financiers policymakers and energy leaders to accelerate investment in energy and infrastructure. Against the backdrop of high-level dialogue the event spotlighted the urgent need for scalable capital deployment to meet rising energy demand. With over 3.3 trillion in global energy investment projected this year Adipec reinforced its role as a catalyst for unlocking strategic partnerships and financial innovation across the energy value chain. Taking place from 3-6 November Adipec 2025 is convening financiers policymakers and industry leaders to unlock the capital tools and frameworks needed to transform global energy systems at speed and scale. With energy security and affordability shaping investment decisions and challenges persisting in emerging economies suc... Read MoreEnergy, finance, tech leaders urge faster investment, effective policies
Day 3 of Adipec 2025 concluded on November 5 with a resounding call to action for global financiers, policymakers, and energy leaders to accelerate investment in energy and infrastructure. Against the backdrop of high-level dialogue, the event spotlighted the urgent need for scalable capital deployment to meet rising energy demand. With over $3.3 trillion in global energy investment
projected this year, Adipec reinforced its role as a catalyst for unlocking
strategic partnerships and financial innovation across the energy value chain. Taking place from 3-6 November, Adipec 2025 is convening
financiers, policymakers and industry leaders to unlock the capital, tools and
frameworks needed to transform global energy systems at speed and scale. With energy security and affordability shaping investment decisions, and challenges persisting in emerging economies suc... Qatar conference explores investment, innovationMore than 700 entrepreneurs investors and policymakers explored opportunities in entrepreneurship innovation and digital transformation across the Gulf region during the second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference: Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth held on Monday. Organised by The Business Year in partnership with Msheireb Properties with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as Strategic Partner the conference was held at Barahat Msheireb Doha. Building on the momentum from the inaugural edition held in January the conference provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the region s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Against the backdrop of the GCC s ongoing economic diversification efforts discussions centred on public-private collaboration investment strategies and the policy frameworks needed to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Eng Ali Al Kuwari CEO of Msheireb Properties said: The convers... Read MoreQatar conference explores investment, innovation
More than 700 entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers explored opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation across the Gulf region during the second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference: Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth, held on Monday. Organised by The Business Year in partnership with Msheireb Properties, with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as Strategic Partner, the conference was held at Barahat Msheireb, Doha. Building on the momentum from the inaugural edition held in January, the conference provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the region's rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Against the backdrop of the GCC's ongoing economic diversification efforts, discussions centred on public-private collaboration, investment strategies, and the policy frameworks needed to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Eng Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: "The convers... HAMA MEA marks ten years of hospitality investment growthThe Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East & Africa (HAMA MEA) is celebrating its ten-year anniversary having been established in 2015 within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Over the past decade HAMA MEA has become a key voice for hotel stakeholders in the region promoting professional standards investment discipline and collaboration. T he association has transformed from a member group into a powerful platform that emphasises transparency education and data-driven decision-making. HAMA MEA has partnered with educational institutions like Les Roches and the Emirates Academy to provide training programs such as Asset Management Masterclasses and leadership workshops aimed at developing future hotel asset managers. Additionally thr... Read MoreHAMA MEA marks ten years of hospitality investment growth
The Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East & Africa (HAMA MEA) is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, having been established in 2015 within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Over the past decade,
HAMA MEA has become a key voice for hotel stakeholders in the region, promoting
professional standards, investment discipline, and collaboration. T he association has
transformed from a member group into a powerful platform that emphasises
transparency, education, and data-driven decision-making. HAMA MEA has partnered
with educational institutions like Les Roches and the Emirates Academy to
provide training programs such as Asset Management Masterclasses and leadership
workshops, aimed at developing future hotel asset managers. Additionally, thr... AI is central: Adipec leaders call for bold energy investmentArtificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day 2 of Adipec 2025 where global energy technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at Adipec 2025 rallied around AI s transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate decarbonisation recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the future but actively accelerating it. As Adipec s second day unfolded under the theme of The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance bringing together innovators and industry leaders to discuss and showcase technologies that... Read MoreAI is central: Adipec leaders call for bold energy investment
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day 2 of Adipec 2025, where global energy, technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at Adipec 2025 rallied around AI’s
transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate
decarbonisation, recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the
future, but actively accelerating it. As Adipec’s second day unfolded under the theme of ‘The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership’, its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance, bringing together innovators and industry leaders to discuss and showcase technologies that... Ministers see investment, education as vital for tourism's potentialMinisters gathered at WTM London 2025 shared their views on how smarter more inclusive investment models can help destinations to share more widely the benefits of travel and tourism. The 19th edition of WTM London s Ministers Summit in association with UN Tourism and WTTC offered examples of how the public and private sectors are working together to fund the opportunities and mediate the challenges of growing travel and tourism markets. Many destinations are using tax breaks and other incentives to drive tourism development. Christina Frasco from the Philippines talked about how it was offering fiscal incentives and opening new economic zones for tourism that champion sustainability green innovation and job creation. She also ta... Read MoreMinisters see investment, education as vital for tourism's potential
Ministers gathered at WTM London 2025 shared their views on how smarter, more inclusive investment models can help destinations to share more widely the benefits of travel and tourism. The 19th edition of WTM London’s Ministers’ Summit, in association with UN Tourism and WTTC, offered examples of how the public and private sectors are working together to fund the opportunities and mediate the challenges of growing travel and tourism markets. Many destinations are using tax breaks and other incentives to drive tourism development. Christina Frasco from the Philippines talked about how it was offering fiscal incentives and opening new economic zones for tourism that champion sustainability, green innovation and job creation. She also ta... Industry leaders see investment as key for long-term energy securityThe chief executives from three major energy companies and a high-level minister from the US zeroed in on energy security in a wide-ranging discussion at Adipec. They saw a clear link between security and investment in the oil and gas sector and they broadly agreed on the critical need for more long-term capital investment. The discussion opened with a question on the short-term outlook: will there be a glut in the oil markets in 2026? Their perspectives on why there would not be a near-term glut led them to express concern for regulatory regimes and investment. Looking long term James Danly US Deputy Secretary of Energy put focus on the regulatory and policy framework rather than short term market forces. I don t think there s going to be glut ... Read MoreIndustry leaders see investment as key for long-term energy security
The chief executives from three major energy companies and a high-level minister from the US zeroed in on energy security in a wide-ranging discussion at Adipec. They saw a clear link
between security and investment in the oil and gas sector, and they broadly
agreed on the critical need for more long-term capital investment. The discussion opened
with a question on the short-term outlook: will there be a glut in the oil
markets in 2026? Their perspectives on
why there would not be a near-term glut led them to express concern for
regulatory regimes and investment. Looking long term James Danly, US Deputy
Secretary of Energy, put focus on the regulatory and policy framework rather
than short term market forces. “I don't think there's going to be glut,” ... SICO announces $500m in new investment productsSICO a leading regional asset manager broker market maker and investment bank with physical presence in Bahrain Saudi Arabia and the UAE has announced an expanded product suite of 500 million in new transactions and investment initiatives during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in Manama. The announcements span SICO s core business lines underscoring strong market momentum and investor confidence in regional capital markets. In Asset Management SICO is launching 450 million in new funds designed to capture growth opportunities and enhance portfolio diversification across asset classes. This includes two new equity funds totalling 100 million offering investors access to quant investing strategies that use algorithms to select stocks and analyze data focusing on achieving superior risk adjusted returns while minimizing reliance on human judgment and interference as well as high-yield strategies.A further 350 million is being deployed into special... Read MoreSICO announces $500m in new investment products
SICO, a leading regional asset manager, broker, market maker, and investment bank with physical presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, has announced an expanded product suite of $500 million in new transactions and investment initiatives during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in Manama. The announcements span SICO’s core business lines, underscoring strong market momentum and investor confidence in regional capital markets. In Asset Management, SICO is launching $450 million in new funds designed to capture growth opportunities and enhance portfolio diversification across asset classes. This includes two new equity funds, totalling $100 million, offering investors access to quant investing strategies that use algorithms to select stocks and analyze data — focusing on achieving superior risk adjusted returns while minimizing reliance on human judgment and interference — as well as high-yield strategies.A further $350 million is being deployed into special... African Energy Chamber to host G20 Investment ForumAs the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21 2025. Taking place at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg South Africa the forum will explore potential avenues for foreign investment in African energy delving into strategic topics from oil production to natural gas development to clean cooking nuclear and affordable energy. Africa s energy sector is currently at an important cross-road. Faced with both an energy and climate crisis the continent requires significant investment to bolster energy access... Read MoreAfrican Energy Chamber to host G20 Investment Forum
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