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Mumtalakat forms partnership with TRAIL, to invest in to invest in SLAM Fund

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and TRAIL, the French investment company, have announced a strategic partnership under which Mumtalakat will be an investor in SLAM, the first private equity fund dedicated to the Sport, Luxury, Arts and Music sectors.

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DP World to expand Dominican logistics capacity with new $100m funding

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

DP World, the global trade enabler, has announced that it will jointly invest, along with the Government of the Dominican Republic, an additional $100 million to expand logistics and warehousing infrastructure at the DP World Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Caucedo.

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Bahrain EDB embarks on investor roadshows in Spain, Switzerland

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has kicked off its five-day visit to Europe.

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ADIA, Advent-backed INNIO targets $20bn valuation in IPO

Sun, 31 May 2026

INNIO Group, a leading global distributed energy solutions provider, has said that it is targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in its US ‌initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for companies powering the ​AI boom.

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UAE's real GDP in 2025 surges 6.2pc to $517bn

Sun, 31 May 2026

UAE’s real GDP grew by 6.2% in 2025 over the previous year to hit AED1.9 trillion ($517 billion), thus reflecting the effectiveness of the country's strategy to develop a diversified and sustainable economic model, backed by robust growth in non-oil sectors, said a report.

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Regional conflict puts Middle East credit ratings under pressure: Fitch

Sat, 30 May 2026

The US-Iran war and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted economic activity, but the negative rating actions for Middle East issuers for the March-April period were limited to outlook revisions and placements on the Rating Watch, according to a report from Fitch.

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World economy at risk as conflict drains oil inventories, warn global bodies

Sat, 30 May 2026

The heads of four major global economic institutions warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East is posing growing risks to the world economy, with disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz driving down global inventories and threatening energy security ahead of peak summer demand.

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Global economic outlook deteriorates; Middle East hardest hit

Thu, 28 May 2026

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook published on Thursday (May 28).

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UAE waives $227m interest on loans owed by retirees

Tue, 26 May 2026

The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with several UAE banks, has waived more than AED834 million ($227.09 million) in interest accrued on loans owed by 2,339 low-income retirees across the country.

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Bahrain's Mumtalakat reports record profits of $1.579bn for 2025

Mon, 25 May 2026

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced another record year reflecting the strong performance of its portfolio companies and the successful implementation of the group’s strategy.