Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar records $3.4bn FDI capex in 2025 across 373 projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Qatar attracted $3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new jobs, according Invest Qatar’s 2025 Annual Report.

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BlueFive Capital, Al Murjan complete deal to create global Islamic finance platform

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

BlueFive Capital has closed its acquisition of a substantial stake in Sidra Capital, a Saudi Arabia - based Shariah-compliant asset manager.

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GCC becomes a provider of capital, infrastructure for global growth: report

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

In a world increasingly shaped by supply constraints, the GCC is shifting from a beneficiary of scarcity to a provider of the energy, capital, and infrastructure that underpin global growth, says a new BlackRock report.

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IHC continues growth momentum through key investments, expansion in Q2

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, continued to execute its strategy of disciplined investment, portfolio expansion and active value creation across its diversified portfolio of businesses in the second quarter of this year.

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Bank ABC delivers $3 billion in sustainable finance in 2025

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Bank ABC has announced continued progress in its sustainability journey, showcasing its commitment to creating value for all stakeholders — clients, communities, and the organisation — through an innovative and inclusive sustainability strategy.

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Arab Bank Switzerland opens Middle East office in DIFC

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Arab Bank Switzerland, the Geneva-headquartered Swiss private banking group, has launched ABS (Middle East) Limited in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), deepening its long-term commitment to the region and to the UAE.

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Lakemore, Aegon seal strategic CLO investment partnership deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Lakemore Partners, a structured credit investment company with a major presence in Dubai and US, said it has teamed up with Aegon Asset Management to support the mutual growth of their collateralised loan obligation (CLO) investment and management platforms.

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American Express, Network enter partnership to expand merchant acceptance in UAE

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

American Express Middle East (AEME) has further expanded its strategic partnership with Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, with an agreement to help small and medium-sized businesses (SME) in the UAE to welcome American Express Card members.

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Al Maha CFO highlights digital readiness at finance and tax forum

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company has highlighted its focus on digital readiness, financial discipline, governance and operational excellence at the Future Ready Finance and Tax Transformation Forum Oman.

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GCC asset management market reaches $2.7 trillion, up 10%

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Assets under management (AuM) in the GCC grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion and marking one of the strongest annual performances in over a decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).