Investment

Construction & Real Estate

Residential market boom drives Kuwaiti property sales to record $14.3bn

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Kuwait's real estate sector has recorded solid growth in FY 2025 with the Q4 property sales reaching record levels, supported by a significant increase in residential sales and robust commercial sales. For the full year, the sales came in at KD4.4 billion ($14.3 billion), said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi unveils big Mussafah redevelopment plans

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi's transport authorities have launched a project for the redevelopment of Mussafah and boost its role as a premier industrial and investment hub. The initial phase will focus on revitalising the district’s waterfront, with plans to deliver expansive green spaces.

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar's inward FDI rises 7% to $43bn; outward FDI tops $55.9bn

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Qatar's inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased 7% at the end of Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025, reaching approximately QAR157 billion ($43.26 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar issues $1bn hybrid notes to Apollo to support growth momentum

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Aldar Properties has issued a $1.0 billion in subordinated hybrid notes to Apollo Global Management through a private placement, raising additional capital to support its strong growth momentum.

Miscellaneous

Qatar launches two new residency visas for executives, entrepreneurs

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Qatar has launched two new categories of Residency Visas for high growth entrepreneurs and senior executives, in line with Qatar’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for talent, innovation and investment.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan expand energy, investment collaboration

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy and Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination Council. The agreement strengthens bilateral ties, expands cooperation across multiple sectors, and enhances collaboration in energy, renewable energy, energy storage, and oil market coordination.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Adani plans $100bn investment to build green energy-powered AI data centres

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

India's top business conglomerate Adani Group has announced plans to invest $100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centers in a move designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Income-focused strategies gain ground in changing rate climate

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest global asset managers, said investors should expect a prolonged period of more divergent investment outcomes across markets, with increasingly uneven performance across asset classes and strategies, as global markets adapt to structural shifts in interest rates, capital allocation and technology adoption.

Retail & Wholesale

Talabat posts 28% GMV growth in 2025; sets $100m for expansion

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Talabat Holding, a major online food and grocery delivery company in Mena region, has reported solid growth for FY 2025 with a 28% rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) and a 33% jump in its revenue hitting $3.9 billion. The company is also set to invest over $100 million this year to support long-term growth.

Finance & Capital Market

IHC records solid results for 2025; revenue soars to $30bn

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

IHC, a key investment company based in Abu Dhabi with interests in asset management, real estate, construction and finance sectors, has reported a 29% rise in its revenue for FY 2025 and a 35% jump in profit, supported by strong performance across its diversified portfolio.