The GCC region witnessed the launch of 40 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025 that raised a total of $5.1 billion in proceeds, said a report. Saudi Arabia led the region raising a total of $4.1 billion, which constituted 79% of the total GCC IPO proceeds during the year.
The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies – yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the UN said in a landmark report. The global economic output will be slightly below the 2.8% estimated for 2025.
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approved the chamber’s strategy for the next five years (2026–2030), which includes improving the business environment and enhancing the emirate’s position as a distinguished destination for tourism, industry, and trade at the regional level.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved new support measures through the Sharjah Social Services Department to help improve the lives of local residents.
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has completed its inaugural dual-tranche $1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme.
Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company, and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media), a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies, have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi.
EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) has announced a strategic agreement with droppRWA, a technology leader at the forefront of the Real-World Asset, that will see the duo explore pioneering blockchain-based solutions for the energy sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Beyon Money Business, part of the Beyon Group, said it has sealed a strategic collaboration deal with Eazy Financial Services, a leading Bahraini payment services provider, to become the first digital wallet integrated with EazyPay’s POS devices across the kingdom.
Abu Dhabi-based Ethmar International Holding (EIH) said it has joined forces with Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media), a private investment firm, to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund with a global focus on media, entertainment, and the digital creative economy.
