#Investment

Investcorp invests $100m in communications firm SEC Newgate

Bahrain’s Investcorp invests $100m in communications firm SEC Newgate

The transaction is expected to close between the third and fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals

Islamic Coin

Islamic Coin secures $200m funding from ABO Digital

The total funding has reached $400m

Arab China Conference

Arab-China Business Conference underscores strengthening ties

The forum concluded with the signing of the Riyadh Declaration, underscoring continued collaboration between the China and Arab countries.

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Abu Dhabi real estate gaining popularity among global HNWIs: Knight Frank

According to Knight Frank’s survey, 45 per cent of global HNWIs indicated that the emirate’s development plans enhanced its appeal as an investment destination

Saudi Arabia signs deal with China EV maker

Saudi Arabia inks $5.6bn deal with Chinese EV brand Human Horizons

The deal accounts for more than half of the $10bn investment agreements that were signed on the first day of the Arab-China business conference

Qatar investor set for a spending boost

Qatar’s top dealmakers get ready for a spending power boost

The country’s wealth fund remains one of the biggest investors in Europe, with stakes in companies such as Glencore and automaker Volkswagen

Lumina’s role is to support UK companies

Lumina Capital appointed registered provider to UK’s DBT

The firm will support UK companies seeking to engage in the Middle East in sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy and technology

Bitcoin

Bitcoin jumps to more than two-week high

Smaller tokens ranging from Ether to Binance Coin also posted gains

UAE Minister of State for foreign trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi

UAE, Malaysia agree to launch CEPA negotiations

The UAE has so far concluded four CEPAs with India, Israel, Indonesia and Turkey and the first two have already come into force

Mubadala has invested in clean energy FY 2022 financial highlights

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala outperforms global benchmarks in 2022

The company deployed Dhs107bn in industries such as life sciences, renewable energy and digital infrastructure

UAE, Italy strengthen economic partnership

UAE, Italy strengthen economic ties, explore investment exchanges

The partnership is expected to create new investment opportunities to support sustainable economic growth

Amazon

Amazon to invest $12.7bn in India cloud services by 2030

The US company’s cloud business, which has data centres in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions has already invested $3.7bn in India from 2016 to 2022

Al Seer Marine invests into Adnoc L and S

Al Seer Marine makes Dhs257m cornerstone investment into ADNOC L&S

Al Seer Marine recently announced a strong revenue profit of Dhs1.11bn for 2022

tech

UAE, US explore investment opportunities with focus on clean tech startups

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade held one-on-one meetings with Austin-based startups, which are deploying technologies such as AI, blockchain and quantum computing

Morocco

UAE, Morocco review strengthening financial, economic cooperation

Both the countries agreed to double the volume of trade and investment exchange over the next seven years

UAE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.

UAE, South Africa seek to boost trade ties in energy, tourism

The country is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, accounting for 8 per cent of total non-oil trade with the continent

UAE and Brazil Presidents

UAE President receives President Lula of Brazil

The UAE is one of Brazil’s largest trading partners and President Lula’s visit is expected to boost bilateral relations between the two countries

Bahrain unveils new visa

Bahrain unveils new ‘golden licence’ to attract investors

The new licence is part of an economic recovery plan launched by the Gulf state in October 2021 to boost investment and job creation

Art

How art is being incorporated into investment portfolios for diversification

Developments within the art market over the last decade have been followed almost as closely as those within the stock market

EFG Hermes Holding group CEO Karim Awad gives keynote speech at One on One Conference in Dubai

GCC is key investment hub for regional, global investors: EFG Hermes

The 17th EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference is being held at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai from March 6-9

ADQ, IHC to create MENA's largest independent investment manager

ADQ, IHC to create MENA’s largest independent investment manager

The new investment manager aims to launch a series of multi-asset class funds to invest in private equity, venture capital, credit and public equities

Tesla

Tesla’s Mexico plant to require $5bn investment

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador earlier said that Tesla will build the plant in Monterrey

Leap23

How LEAP is positioning Saudi Arabia as a technology hub

Public and private sector enterprises are setting standards for digital excellence with the support of events such as LEAP2023

F88

F88 raises $47m ahead of its planned Vietnam IPO

The Hanoi-based company offers small loans primarily backed by vehicles as collateral and provides financial services, such as insurance and money transfers

Dubai Holding fully acquires The Westin Paris - Vendôme

Dubai Holding acquires full ownership of The Westin Paris – Vendôme

The property occupies an area of over 32,000 square metres and houses more than 400 rooms and suites

Investcorp Tokyo Japan

Bahrain’s Investcorp launches presence in Japan

The firm has appointed Professor Heizo Takenaka as the chairman of Investcorp Japan

Freshtohome

FreshToHome raises $104m with Amazon as lead investor

Investment represents Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund’s first direct foray into the D2C branded food space

Dubai's Emirates to invest $135m in new pilot training facility

Dubai’s Emirates to invest $135m in new pilot training facility

The new facility will be ready in 2024, and will have the potential to expand the airline’s pilot training capacity by 54 per cent annually

Power Letters 2023: Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, group chief executive officer, National Bonds

Power Letters 2023: Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, group chief executive officer, National Bonds

At the very core, we believe economic and social stability stems from a financially secure population

Zoho

Zoho announces Dhs100m investment for UAE expansion

In the five years since its operations in the UAE, the company has grown 10 times in the country