Investment

Finance & Capital Market

Investcorp's second GP staking fund closes with $1.1bn in commitments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm headquartered in Bahrain, has announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion, thus taking the ISCG's total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.4 billion.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mideast boosts renewable energy investment amid security push: report

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28 per cent, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure procurement platform.

Finance & Capital Market Health & Environment

Safanad completes sale of top UK care home provider for $1.6bn

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Safanad, a principal-led investment company with a major presence in US and Saudi Arabia, said it has completed the sale of HC-One, the largest care home provider in UK featuring nearly 300 homes, to a leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) for over $1.6 billion.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE, Swiss to set up committee to boost bilateral trade, investment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The UAE and Switzerland have agreed to set up a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to boost bilateral economic co-operation, promote investment and boost trade flows. The JEC will focus on addressing trade-related barriers, facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE, US sign framework deal on critical minerals

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a Framework on Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, on the sidelines of the US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C.

Finance & Capital Market

UBP strengthens Middle East team with new appointments

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), one of the world’s largest family-owned private banks headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has appointed Fahd Iqbal as Head of Investment Services, Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Residential market boom drives Kuwaiti property sales to record $14.3bn

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Kuwait's real estate sector has recorded solid growth in FY 2025 with the Q4 property sales reaching record levels, supported by a significant increase in residential sales and robust commercial sales. For the full year, the sales came in at KD4.4 billion ($14.3 billion), said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi unveils big Mussafah redevelopment plans

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi's transport authorities have launched a project for the redevelopment of Mussafah and boost its role as a premier industrial and investment hub. The initial phase will focus on revitalising the district’s waterfront, with plans to deliver expansive green spaces.

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar's inward FDI rises 7% to $43bn; outward FDI tops $55.9bn

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Qatar's inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased 7% at the end of Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025, reaching approximately QAR157 billion ($43.26 billion).

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Aldar issues $1bn hybrid notes to Apollo to support growth momentum

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Aldar Properties has issued a $1.0 billion in subordinated hybrid notes to Apollo Global Management through a private placement, raising additional capital to support its strong growth momentum.