Investment

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Savola Group delivers solid results for Q1; net profit up 50pc

Thu, 07 May 2026

The Savola Group, a leading strategic investment holding group in the regional food and retail industry, has reported a 50.4% growth in its net profit for the first quarter, while its revenue hit SAR7.3 billion ($1.94 billion), helped by stronger performance in its food processing business and improved margins.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DAE, Blackstone Credit seal $1.6bn aviation leasing investment deal

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced a partnership agreement with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to launch a new long-term global investment programme branded Equator that will focus on aircraft on lease to commercial airlines, with a target deployment of $1.6 billion annually.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mubadala assets under management up 17% to $385bn

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi–based sovereign investor, today reported strong financial performance in its 2025 annual results with its assets under management growing 17 percent to AED1.4 trillion ($385 billion), with annualised five- and ten-year returns exceeding 10 percent.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CBB seals BD2bn currency swap deal with UAE Central Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain has signed a currency swap deal with Central Bank of UAE that has a nominal value of BD2 billion (AED20 billion), with a tenor of five years. This reaffirms the duo’s shared commitment to expanding monetary co-operation as well as boosting trade and investment ties.

Construction & Real Estate

RAK Crown Prince reviews key Mina Al Arab projects

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Ras Al Khaimah is pushing ahead with its ambitious projects that meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability in a bid to cement its status as a leading global destination for investment, tourism and quality living, said its Crown Prince after reviewing the projects in Mina Al Arab area.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chambers, Indian Ambassador discusses plans to strengthen trade ties

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with the Ambassador of India to the UAE to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance trade and investment ties between Dubai and India.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia expands its public green spaces by 6m sq m

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has developed approximately 6 million sq m of public parks across the kingdom between 2023 and 2025 through private sector investment models, generating an estimated financial impact of SAR2.4 billion ($639 million).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Google plans $40bn investment in AI rival Anthropic, says report

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the AI firm confirmed, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The investment builds on a partnership in which Anthropic will use custom Google chips and cloud computing services to power its technology.

Finance & Capital Market

Arab region remains a 'stable destination for long-term capital investment'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

The Arab region possesses strong fundamentals, including robust sovereign balance sheets, clear growth drivers and supportive political will, said Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Education, HR & Training

Bain Capital opens new regional office in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Bain Capital, a leading global investment firm, has opened its new office at ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The key facility will serve as a regional hub supporting deeper engagement across the Middle East, while also boosting connectivity with the firm’s global footprint.