Finance & Capital Market

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Dubai Residential REIT to distribute $150m cash dividends for H2 2025

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Dubai Residential REIT, a shariah-compliant real estate investment trust, said it has won approval from the shareholders for the distribution of AED550 million ($150 million) cash dividends for H2 2025, thus reflecting its strength in the REIT’s portfolio and confidence in Dubai’s residential leasing market.

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ICICI Prudential AMC opens DIFC branch

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (ICICI Prudential AMC), one of India’s largest asset management company, on Monday (March 9) inaugurated its branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant step in its overseas expansion strategy.

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Amlak Finance net profit jumps to $400m in 2025

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Amlak Finance has reported a net profit after income tax of AED1.47 billion ($400.7 million) for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a net profit of AED12 million for the same period in 2024.

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Ithmaar Holding shareholders approve move to raise capital

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Shareholders of Ithmaar Holding, a Bahrain-based holding company, on Sunday (March 8) approved its plan to raise capital, which includes the cancellation of accumulated losses against share capital and issuance of additional share capital by way of rights issue.

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War tensions push dollar higher, weigh on gold and stocks

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

Global markets are set to close the first week of March under the growing influence of geopolitical risk stemming from the Middle East conflict. One of the most visible market responses has been the sharp appreciation of the US Dollar which climbed to a three-month high, said an expert.

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Sharakah provides Shariah-compliant financing to Omani chemicals manufacturer

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Sharakah, Oman’s leading SME development company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide Anfal Industries & Trading Company SPC, an Omani-owned manufacturer and distributor of industrial, cleaning, and laboratory chemicals, a Shariah-compliant financing facility to support its working capital requirements.

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Investcorp's second GP staking fund closes with $1.25bn in commitments

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion to Investcorp Strategic Capital Partners II and associated vehicles (together, ISCP II).

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UAE, Japan agree final provisions of CEPA

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

The United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first of its kind for Japan with an Arab country.

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Opec Fund commits $3.2bn in developmental finance last year

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

The OPEC Fund for International Development (The OPEC Fund) committed a record $3.2 billion to development operations in 2025, the highest annual volume in the institution’s history, and a 39 percent increase year-on-year.

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Investcorp's second GP staking fund closes with $1.1bn in commitments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm headquartered in Bahrain, has announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion, thus taking the ISCG's total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.4 billion.