Funding

Health & Environment Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GymNation secures $100m investment from BlackRock unit

Tue, 19 May 2026

GymNation, an upcoming gym operator, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from certain funds and entities controlled by HPS Investment Partners, a part of global asset manager BlackRock, in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global water tech firm Gradiant hits $2bn valuation in Series E funding

Mon, 18 May 2026

Gradiant, a leader in advanced wastewater solutions, said it had raised a Series E funding round valuing the firm at $2 billion, amid rapid growth in AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing. The new investment supports strategic merger and acquisition, next-generation research as well as IPO readiness.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump's $200bn Iran war funding push hits congressional roadblock

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

The US military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war met with stiff opposition in ​the US Congress on Thursday, as Democrats and even some Republicans questioned the need for the money after large defence ‌appropriations last year.

Finance & Capital Market

UAB closes $272m senior unsecured dual tranche loan facility

Fri, 26 Dec 2025

The United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced the successful conclusion of its AED1 billion ($272 million) senior unsecured dual tranche term loan facility. The new two-year facility further boosts UAB’s liquidity position and its funding flexibility.

Finance & Capital Market

KSA's 2026 funding needs put at $57.85bn; borrowing plan approved

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance and Chairman of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) Mohammed Aljadaan has approved the annual borrowing plan for the fiscal year 2026, following its endorsement by the Board of Directors of NDMC.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Saudi NDMC arranges $13bn loan for utilities projects

Thu, 01 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has announced the successful arrangement of a seven-year syndicated loan amounting to $13 billion, aimed at supporting power, water, and public utilities projects.