Tag: Finances

Dubai Leads Global Creative FDI as Investment Reaches $3.76bn

Dubai attracted 754 creative-industry FDI projects worth $3.756bn in 2025, creating 19,304 jobs and strengthening its position as a global investment hub.

Dubai Real Estate Finalizes $30B in Landmark Projects Through H1 2026

Dubai completed 104 major property projects worth AED 111B in H1 2026, delivering over 24,000 new units amidst a 52% surge in overall investment value.

Dubai Office Boom Reshapes Commercial Property Investment in 2026

Dubai office transactions nearly triple to AED 15.81bn in H1 2026 as investors shift toward premium, income-generating commercial assets.

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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