Tag: Finances

UAE strengthens its lead in venture capital investment

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 luxury real estate market continues to grow

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 sets the tone for the market

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.

UAE fund RedBird IMI sells The Telegraph newspaper

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.

UAE gold hits record high

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.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC to sell troubled loans

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank plans new sale of troubled loans amid regional debt cleanup

UAE strengthens position in global sukuk market

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 is expanding to Dubai

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.

World billionaires-2025

In March 2025, there will be 10 billionaires, whose careers and fortunes are worth examining. Their influence is felt in all areas of modern business, from tech titans to luxury and e-commerce tycoons.

UAE to launch 10-year investment program in US economy

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.

Blackrock and Emirates NBD announce new platform

Emirates NBD and BlackRock partner to create a new platform offering UAE investors exclusive access to private markets and alternative assets.

Warner Bros. is taking a minority stake in OSN

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 opens office in Abu Dhabi

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.

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