Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to strengthen long-term retirement savings as it advances economic reforms under Vision 2030, with expanded defined-contribution retirement schemes potentially improving retirement outcomes while unlocking domestic capital for long-term investment, said a report.
Ras Al Khaimah has wrapped up a four-day investment roadshow in China, pitching the northern emirate as a gateway to the Middle East, Africa and Europe (EMEA) region and seeking to attract Chinese companies across key sectors including manufacturing, logistics and technology.
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Company spent nearly 90 trillion won ($59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025, making it the biggest investor among the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, industry data showed.
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.
The Savola Group, a leading strategic investment holding group in the regional food and retail industry, has reported a 50.4% growth in its net profit for the first quarter, while its revenue hit SAR7.3 billion ($1.94 billion), helped by stronger performance in its food processing business and improved margins.
Global energy investment is expected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, with $2.2 trillion going to low-emissions and grid technologies and $1.2 trillion to fossil fuels, according to the IEA report.
ADNOC remained committed to its $150 billion five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) programme, said Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. He sought an absolute commitment to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to to enhance global energy resilience.
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer Usman Ahmed, has been named among Economy Middle East’s list of 30 Leading Voices in Middle East Banking & Finance, which recognises senior executives shaping the direction of the region’s financial services sector.
FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt, development pipelines, financing realities, and the market’s future outlook.
BlueFive Capital, a global alternative investment platform, has announced it has completed the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in Massar Solutions from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa). Following the deal, Solutions+, a UAE-based consulting company, will retain the remaining 51% ownership stake.
