Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.
DDSC, the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin developed through the collaboration between IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Sirius International Holding, has received the go-ahead from the Central Bank of UAE to go live on key Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)-regulated exchange platforms.
Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia's private markets reached SAR20 billion ($5.3 billion) in 2025, representing about 60% of total private capital investment in the Kingdom and marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia's private capital ecosystem.
The durability of the US–Iran ceasefire and prospects for a permanent de-escalation are central to whether Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banking systems remain resilient to the impacts of the conflict, Fitch Ratings says.
Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.
Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the Middle East through the establishment of its Qatar entity, Franklin Templeton Investments QFC.
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.
BlueFive Capital has closed its acquisition of a substantial stake in Sidra Capital, a Saudi Arabia - based Shariah-compliant asset manager.
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.
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.
