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Finance & Capital Market

Sico’s Khaleej Equity Fund pays out $3.78m dividend

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Sico, a leading regional asset manager, broker and investment bank, has announced that its regional equity fund, the Khaleej Equity Fund (KEF), has distributed $3.78 million in dividends in 2026 to date.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi gears up for its inaugural Water & Power Week

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi has announced plans to host its first Water & Power Week in December, that will draw top policymakers, investors, utilities, tech firms and international organisations to discuss water security, infrastructure investment and innovation. The three-day will be held alongside the United Nations Water Conference 2026.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

OpenAI eyes $1.2 trillion valuation in fresh capital hike ahead of IPO

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

OpenAI has recently held discussions with large investors about a fresh capital raise ​that would increase the ChatGPT maker's valuation to ‌about $1.2 trillion before it goes public, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with ​the matter.

Construction & Real Estate

Jeddah to host Saudi real estate development expo in September

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

The Saudi port city of Jeddah is set to host the fifth edition of Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition (Seredo) on September 6 bringing together the kingdom's real estate industry under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.

IT & Telecommunications

Global investors representing $14trn in AUM head to LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

LEAP returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3 for its fifth edition, with more than 1,000 investors from over 900 firms representing $14.3 trillion in combined assets under management confirmed to attend, reinforcing Riyadh's growing position as a global destination for technology investment.

Finance & Capital Market

Dubai partners with Swiss group Julius Baer to attract global wealth

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Dubai has stepped up efforts to attract global wealth and investment by partnering with Julius Baer (Middle East), as the emirate advances its D33 economic agenda. The Swiss wealth manager will help international investors, business owners and family offices set up offices in the emirate.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Construction & Real Estate

Dubai property investors becoming selective, look at long-term, says report

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Dubai's real estate market is entering a more mature phase, with investors becoming increasingly selective and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than rapid price gains, according to a new investor confidence report.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Qatar unveils support package to steady markets, boost investor confidence

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Qatar has introduced a package of measures aimed at supporting market stability and boosting investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions. Delivered through the nation’s foreign direct investment ecosystem, it will provide immediate financial and operational relief to the international business community.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Investing in 2026 will reward judgment, not comfort: deVere CEO

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

Investors are likely to face a more demanding but opportunity-rich market in 2026 as they look to the year ahead to build and safeguard wealth, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Investors rushing back to Emerging Markets, says expert

Tue, 07 Oct 2025

Emerging markets are powering through their biggest rally in 15 years as investors channel capital back into developing economies that combine high real yields, improving fundamentals, and more attractive valuations than their developed-world peers, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group.