Investment

Construction & Real Estate

Cityscape expands to Saudi Arabia's Western Region with new event in Jeddah

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

The Cityscape brand is expanding to Saudi Arabia’s Western Region with the launch of Cityscape West KSA, sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH), creating a dedicated platform for the region.

Construction & Real Estate

PIF-backed Ardara, Sumou launch $1bn phase of Saudi mixed-use project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Ardara Company, a unit of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, has joined hands with Sumou Holding for the launch of the second phase of its prime Al Wadi development in Abha region, coming up on a 300,000 sq m area at a total investment of more than SAR4 billion ($1.04 billion).

Finance & Capital Market

International investors deploy $5.3bn into Saudi private markets in 2025

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE, Canada wrap up free trade agreement talks

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

The UAE and Canada have announced that the duo has concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in a move aimed at boosting trade and investment in key sectors including aerospace, clean energy, aviation and critical minerals.

Finance & Capital Market

Majority 'will use AI in money decisions, but won't let it make final call'

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

More than half of people getting financial advice will accept AI playing a role in their financial planning, but only if a human being still makes the final decision, according to new research from deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Abu Dhabi's MGX, partners acquire US data centre operator in $40bn deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX and a consortium including the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have completed the acquisition of US data centre operator Aligned Data Centres in a deal valued at about $40 billion.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chambers explores ways to strengthen trade, investment ties with Shanghai

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Dubai Future District Fund boosts AI, PropTech investments

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced eight new investment commitments during 2025, expanding its portfolio to 30 investments comprising 11 venture capital funds and 19 high-growth startups. It also broadened its investments across priority sectors such as PropTech and AI.

Construction & Real Estate

BlackBrick bullish on Abu Dhabi's long-term residential property outlook

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Luxury property advisory BlackBrick has identified Abu Dhabi as one of UAE's most compelling long-term residential investment markets, as economic diversification, government-backed masterplanning and international investment continue to boost confidence in the capital's long-term outlook.

Construction & Real Estate

IRTH Group enters construction sector with new contracting unit

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

IRTH Group, a real estate investment platform, has announced the launch of IRTH Contracting, a dedicated construction arm for its expanding portfolio of developments, thus bringing its development and construction operations under one integrated business.