Abu Dhabi returns to UK market after tensions
Abu Dhabi returns to the UK market with major investments in education and energy, signaling a thaw in diplomatic tensions and a push for deeper economic ties.
Trump’s World Liberty signs deal with Dubai-based DWF Labs
World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, partners with Dubai’s DWF Labs in a $25 million deal to boost stablecoin WLFI and expand into U.S. crypto markets.
Billionaire Platt’s BlueCrest Officially Launches Dubai
Billionaire Michael Platt’s BlueCrest Capital has received DFSA approval to begin trading from Dubai, joining other global hedge funds at DIFC and reinforcing the emirate’s financial hub status.
Abu Dhabi’s M42 invests in startup Juvenescence
Abu Dhabi’s M42 has invested in British startup Juvenescence to develop AI-based anti-aging therapies, expanding its global biotech portfolio and medical innovation strategy.
Lazard opens Abu Dhabi financial advisory office
Lazard has launched a new Abu Dhabi office in ADGM, naming the emirate its UAE advisory hub to tap into $1.7 trillion in sovereign wealth and a booming regional dealmaking landscape.
Abu Dhabi National Oil wants to buy Aethon assets
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. explores $9B deal to buy Aethon Energy’s shale gas assets, expanding its US LNG footprint amid UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment strategy.
AI chatbot BridgeWise expands presence in Dubai
Israeli startup BridgeWise expands to Dubai’s DIFC, bringing its AI chatbot Bridget to GCC markets amid surging demand for fintech in investment analytics.
Middle Eastern franchisor Zara postpones IPO
Azadea Group, the franchisor of Zara and Virgin Megastore, pauses IPO plans to focus on UAE market expansion and boosting margins, betting on Dubai’s booming consumer sector.
Dubai is experiencing a real estate boom
Dubai’s real estate boom continues as housing prices surge 70% in four years, driven by an influx of capital, corporate HQs, and sovereign wealth funds seeking refuge from global turbulence.
UAE and EU begin free trade talks
The European Union and the UAE begin negotiations on a free trade agreement focused on green hydrogen, AI logistics, and strategic investments across goods, services, and critical sectors.