With $190M raised in Q1 2025, the UAE leads MENA in venture capital growth, backed by sovereign funds, fintech dominance, and strategic economic reforms supporting innovation.
Dubai’s prime real estate market hits record highs with $10M+ deals, driven by global investors and strong incentives, despite new tariff risks and supply chain pressures.
Abu Dhabi hosts Goldman Sachs summit as hedge funds flock to Al Maryah Island, signaling its rise as a global capital hub with $1.7T in sovereign wealth and long-term cultural investments.
RedBird IMI faces political backlash in the UK for failing to sell The Telegraph as promised, while pursuing new deals like ITV Studios amid growing concerns over foreign influence in British media.
As geopolitical tensions rise and Trump announces sweeping tariffs, UAE gold prices soar to $3,080.76 per ounce, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset amid market volatility.
Sukuk from Emaar and Aldar attract global investors as UAE real estate surges. With high yields and Sharia compliance, Dubai and Abu Dhabi become key sukuk hubs.
Cambridge Associates expands into the Middle East with a new office in Dubai’s DIFC, aiming to serve private investors, family offices, and institutions amid growing demand for global asset management.
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The UAE will launch a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment program in the US, focusing on AI, semiconductors, energy and manufacturing, following high-level talks in Washington.
Warner Bros. Discovery acquires a one-third stake in OSN Streaming to expand content production, enhance regional offerings, and tap into MENA’s growing digital media market.
Seviora Group, managing US$54 billion in assets, launches ADGM office to strengthen regional ties and offer investment solutions across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.