#Investment

Bank of Singapore's Mehvish Ayub shares how its strategic asset allocation approach helps investors build resilient, well-diversified portfolios

Navigating market volatility: Strategic asset allocation insights from Bank of Singapore

Mehvish Ayub, Bank of Singapore’s Head of Managed Solutions Advisory at the DIFC Branch, shares how its strategic asset allocation approach helps investors build resilient, well-diversified portfolios while capitalising on opportunities across regions and alternatives

From Palm Jebel Ali to Emaar Hills: UAE’s hottest new homes, waterfront villas revealed

From Palm Jebel Ali to Emaar Hills: UAE’s hottest new homes, waterfront villas revealed

Off-plan properties cater primarily to investors seeking future returns, while ready-to-move-in homes appeal to end-users seeking convenience

Why Madinah is fast becoming Saudi’s most promising investment destination

Why Madinah is fast becoming Saudi’s most promising investment destination

According to a report issued by the Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a total of 224 development projects are currently underway in the region

Maha Al Shamsi, co-founder of MSKD Global

How Emirati entrepreneurs are shaping the UAE’s next wave of investment

Commercial brokerage is no longer about transactions — it’s about transformation

Dr Owi S Ruivivar is the chief portfolio strategist at Bank of Singapore, on Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Amid 2025’s market volatility, a new strategic allocation framework by Bank of Singapore uses robust optimisation, scenario simulations, and tailored alternatives to build resilient, diversified portfolios

Dubai’s Property Finder gets new backers in $525m deal

The deal will give Property Finder access to the global expertise of all three private equity firms

Inside Dubai’s Dhs431bn property boom: What’s on offer for investors?

Inside Dubai’s Dhs431bn property boom: What’s on offer for investors?

A growing number of high-net-worth individuals and families are making Dubai their primary base, rather than investing remotely

Investors are rushing to Dubai: Here’s why you shouldn’t wait

Initiatives such as the Golden Visa and the 10-year investor visa have bolstered buyer confidence by offering long-term security

Aldar sees net profit grow 24 pc in H1 2025 image-courtesy-Aldar

Aldar reports 24% rise in H1 net profit, revenue grows 42% YoY

H1 revenue rose 42 per cent year-on-year to Dhs15.5bn, while gross profit grew 39 per cent to Dhs5.3bn

Hichem Djouhri - Senior Executive Officer of ASB Capital on the MENA region becoming a core pillar for various asset classes

MENA’s moment: A region becoming a core pillar across asset classes

The region’s diversification is supported by institutional reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and financial infrastructure modernisation that together are driving investor confidence

EFG Hermes advises on $190m investment in Alameda Healthcare

EFG Hermes advises on $190m investment in Alameda Healthcare

The investment was led by Development Partners International (DPI) in partnership with a consortium of institutional investors and development finance institutions

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

As trade policy continues to evolve and global uncertainties persist, commodity markets may be a crucial piece in the mosaic of where we truly stand

Gulf Business panel: What’s next for IPOs, investments and generational wealth in UAE?

As global and regional dynamics continue to shift, the Gulf Business panel reaffirmed the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for investment innovation and long-term growth planning

The co-head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes shares the outlook for IPOs and other key investment trends across the region

EFG Hermes’ Karim Meleka sees IPO, infrastructure momentum in MENA amid reforms

The co-head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes shares the outlook for IPOs and other key investment trends across the region

Revealed: Why Dubai is the hottest global destination for the super-rich

Industry estimates suggest more than 5,000 HNWIs are expected to relocate to the emirate in 2025 alone

How Dubai’s Gold Souk is reacting to bullion’s record high

As gold prices rose by 27 per cent last year, demand for gold jewellery in the UAE fell by around 13 per cent

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

Saudi’s business boost: Here are the latest tax exemptions

The campaign includes tax and customs exemptions, streamlined visa issuance, and financial equivalence exemptions for foreign professionals

GCC’s maturing IPO market— and what to expect next

Investor appetite in the region remains strong across local, regional, and international participants

Trump tariffs: Is your morning coffee about to get more expensive?

Sugar prices also fell, caught in the melee of tariffs as the US is also one of the world’s top sugar importers

MGX, Silver Lake acquire minority stakes in Khazna Data Centers

MGX, Silver Lake acquire minority stakes in Khazna Data Centers

With the backing of G42, MGX, and Silver Lake, Khazna is set to further expand its footprint in key markets, supporting the growing demand for cutting-edge data centre solutions

Luis Fernando Eleutério Lopes on how UAE and Brazil can leverage infrastructure opportunies

Insights: How the UAE can leverage investment opportunities in Brazil

The partner and chief economist at Patria Investments explores the untapped potential for UAE entities, particularly SWFs, to address Brazil’s crucial infrastructure needs, while fostering mutual economic growth

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project

The project’s strategic location near iconic landmarks is expected to attract visitors from around the world, creating new investment opportunities and driving sustainable growth in Egypt’s tourism sector

Abu Dhabi’s MGX makes $2bn crypto investment in Binance

The deal, which Binance called its first institutional investment, is one of the largest ever in the crypto industry

Julius Baer's Kunal Sumaya on Dubai's rise as an investment haven for NRIs

Julius Baer’s Kunal Sumaya on Dubai’s rise as an investment haven for NRIs

The Head of Global NRI at Julius Baer discusses the key trends shaping wealth management for non-resident Indians, Dubai’s attractiveness for high-net-worth individuals, and the evolving needs of the next generation of investors

UAE, Italy sign 3 investment MoUs in pharma, minerals and AI sectors

UAE, Italy sign 3 investment MoUs in pharma, minerals and AI sectors

The partnership agreements provide frameworks for investment in the life sciences value chain, resource development and digital infrastructure

Bader Saeed Hareb shares Why luxury real estate in UAE draws global investors

Insights: Why luxury real estate in UAE draws global investors

Driven by liberal policies, robust growth, and an influx of wealthy foreign buyers, the luxury property market in the UAE is poised for further expansion, attracting both institutional and individual investors

Saudi Arabia welcomes 60 million visitors in H1 2024

Saudi investment funds: New possibilities explored

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed changes

Speakers, agenda set for Gulf Business' 20 Feb real estate panel

Speakers, agenda set for Gulf Business’ 20 Feb real estate panel

The GB Business Breakfast Briefing is here, bringing fresh insights into the UAE real estate market

Trump calls for $1 trillion Saudi investment, lower oil prices

Trump calls for $1tn Saudi investment, lower oil prices

On January 23, the Saudi State news agency said the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into expanded investment and trade with the US over the next four years

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest $600bn in the US under President Trump

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest $600bn in the US under President Trump

The kingdom is eager to seize partnership and investment opportunities created by the new administration’s anticipated reforms