Financing

Construction & Real Estate

Imkan signs up IHC unit to deliver financing across its contractor network

Thu, 07 May 2026

Imkan, a global master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic partnership with Zelo, a UAE-based private financing platform and unit of International Holding Company (IHC), to deliver embedded financing solutions to contractors and suppliers operating within its development ecosystem.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE unlocks $4.9bn financing for industrial sector

Wed, 06 May 2026

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has unlocked AED18 billion ($4.9 billion) in competitive financing for the industrial sector to help manufacturers scale their production.

Finance & Capital Market

Dubai South signs MoU with Emirates NBD to support SMEs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Dubai South, the largest urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group, to support SMEs within Dubai South and facilitate access to a range of banking services.

Finance & Capital Market

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Emirates NBD closes $2.25bn in long-term financing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Emirates NBD said it has successfully closed $2.25 billion in long-term financing despite a challenging regional and global environment. The transaction includes a $1.75 billion five-year sustainability-linked syndicated term loan and a $500 million five-year Club Commodity Murabaha term facility.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank provides $2.13bn financing in 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank (SDB) provided financing worth SAR8 billion ($2.13 billion) to individuals and entrepreneurs across various sectors and segments in 2025.

Construction & Real Estate

ADNOC secures $11bn financing for Hail & Ghasha gas development

Fri, 19 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in partnership with Eni and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), has signed a landmark structured financing transaction of up to AED40.4 billion ($11 billion) to monetise Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production.

Construction & Real Estate

United Solar secures $900m financing for Oman polysilicon facility

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

United Solar Holding today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, United Solar Polysilicon (USP), has secured over $900 million to complete financing for its state-of-the-art polysilicon facility in Oman.