Mubadala Capital, Temasek's Seviora Holdings to explore co-investment opps

Mubadala Capital, Temasek’s Seviora Holdings to explore investment opps

Singapore-based Seviora Holdings oversees assets worth $51.3bn as of June 30, offering a variety of investment strategies in public and private markets

Saudi Arabia’s Hassana to back $2bn Brookfield Middle East fund

Saudi Arabia’s Hassana to back $2bn Brookfield Middle East fund

The fund will target buyouts, structured solutions, and other investment opportunities across a range of strategic sectors, including technology and healthcare

Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended

With immigration centres experiencing high turnout as the initial deadline approached, authorities decided to extend the grace period

ACWA Power secures $62m for renewable energy project in Uzbekistan

ACWA Power secures $62m for renewable energy project in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan remains ACWA Power’s second-largest market, with a robust portfolio that includes 11.4GW of power capacity

How Ericsson is fostering GCC’s AI-driven innovation

Nicolas Blixell on how Ericsson is fostering AI-driven innovation in the GCC

The vice president and head of GCC at Ericsson Middle East & Africa says Ericsson is investing in R&D, AI, and enterprise solutions to support the region’s digital transformation goals

Colm McLoughlin - Dubai Duty Free

Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pioneer, passes away at 81

McLoughlin’s impact on Dubai Duty Free spanned 41 years, where he steered its growth from modest beginnings to a business generating over $2bn.

GB Business Breakfast shines spotlight on GCC’s automotive, mobility sectors

Gulf Business hosted its second Business Breakfast event on the future of automotive and mobility in the Middle East, highlighting digital shifts, sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences

UAE hikes petrol, diesel prices for November 2024

Here’s how much petrol, diesel will cost you in November

The fuel price committee increased retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 9 fils per litre in November

Saudi wealth fund PIF to anchor Brookfield’s $2bn Middle East fund

Saudi wealth fund PIF to anchor Brookfield’s $2bn Middle East fund

The new private equity fund will target buyouts, structured solutions and other investment opportunities across a range of strategic sectors

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air

How Khazna is revolutionising GCC’s data centre industry

Khazna: Revolutionising the GCC data centre industry with AI solutions

Johan Nilerud, senior director of Strategy and Planning at Khazna, says AI presents enormous potential across the data centre value chain

UAE to invest $1bn in Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast — report

The possible deal with Vinfast comes off the back of Vietnam having signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the UAE

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

The kingdom unveiled its Vision 2030 plan in 2016, which involves hundreds of billions of dollars of investments to wean the country’s economy off oil

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN seeks to buy McLaren’s automotive business

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to acquire McLaren’s automotive business

The deal will bring access to additional capital, advanced engineering expertise and technology, particularly in the field of electric vehicles

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Under the new MoU, the airlines will explore opportunities to expand connectivity beyond their current interline agreement and potentially integrate reciprocal loyalty benefits

Dubai Government approves Dhs302bn budget for 2025-2027

Dubai government approves record-breaking budget

The expenditure for fiscal year 2025 alone is estimated at Dhs86.26bn, with revenues projected at Dhs97.66bn

ACWA Power signs deals worth $1.784bn at FII8 in Riyadh

ACWA Power signs deals worth $1.78bn at FII8 in Riyadh

The agreements cover a range of projects across the GCC, China, Central Asia and North Africa, focusing on financing, renewable energy, storage projects, and research and development initiatives.

Modon Holding, LuLu Retail to build retail facilities in UAE and Egypt

The two entities are collaborating to build a network of community retail outlets, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and other retail stores

QatarEnergy buys 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq

QatarEnergy buys 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq

The solar project, which will be developed in phases, will generate up to 1.25 GW at peak using 2 million bifacial solar panels

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

The sovereign wealth fund is driving economic diversification by investing billions in new sectors to reduce oil dependency

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region's EV revolution?

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region’s EV revolution?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising stars from the Middle East in embracing driverless transportation to achieve sustainable mobility

Amali Properties breaks ground on ultra-luxe island project

With piling works set to begin in March 2025, the project is expected to reach completion by Q1 2027

How NBA is deepening connections with Middle East basketball fans

How NBA is deepening connections with Middle East basketball fans

The VP and head of Fan Engagement and Direct-to-Consumer at NBA Europe and Middle East, shares the strategy and vision driving NBA’s expansion into Abu Dhabi and its presence in the region

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The bilateral trade pact is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation in key sectors such as food production, apparel, machinery, and metals

Saudi Arabia’s United International kicks off SAR990m Riyadh IPO

Saudi Arabia’s United International kicks off SAR990m Riyadh IPO

The indicative price range was set between SAR120 and SAR132 per share, implying a market capitalisation of between SAR3bn and SAR3.3bn

How Nokia is pioneering AI-driven connectivity solutions

Samar Mittal on Nokia’s pioneering AI-driven connectivity solutions

The vp and head of Cloud & Network Services says the company’s focus on AI and private wireless networks positions it well to address the evolving needs of the market

Bahrain (Image: Supplied by Qatar Airways)

Bahrain’s new domestic minimum top-up tax: What it means for multinationals

From investment impact to compliance obligations, FTI Consulting’s Nilesh Ashar explores how this tax positions Bahrain on the international tax landscape while offering strategic reliefs to boost the economy

UAE’s Lulu Retail sets IPO price range of up to Dhs2.04 per share

The indicative share price of Dhs1.94 and Dhs2.04 per share implies a market valuation of around $5.74bn (Dhs21.07bn)

EasyLease Acquires Majority Stake in Gallega Global Logistics

IHC’s EasyLease acquires majority stake in Gallega Global Logistics

Gallega Global Logistics is known for its supply chain solutions across sectors such as automotive, industrial, FMCG, healthcare, and retail

UAE-Brazil Business Council inaugurates in São Paulo

UAE-Brazil Business Council inaugurates in São Paulo

The UAE-Brazil Business Council stands as a pivotal platform for ongoing cooperation, with an ambitious agenda to enhance trade and investment, and support long-term economic partnerships