Investment

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AI, policy divergence to shape global investment outlook in 2026

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026, according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi transport, logistics sector nets $74.6bn in investments, says report

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

The Saudi transport and logistics sector has secured investment contracts worth more than SAR280 billion ($74.6 billion) from both global and local private-sector partners, thanks to the structural reforms and the backing of the wise leadership, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

KKR, Acwa Power ink Saudi strategic infrastructure financing deal

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced a strategic infrastructure financing transaction with Acwa Power, a global utility major. As part of the deal, KKR will serve as the anchor lender in a long-duration financing solution for the Rabigh 3 desalination facility in the Makkah region.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Cabinet scraps expat worker fees for licensed industrial facilities

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

In a landmark move, the Saudi cabinet, chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the cancellation of the fees imposed on expatriate labour in industrial facilities, reported SPA. This decision reflects the kingdom’s leadership's ongoing support for the industrial sector.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Mintiply Capital to lead $326m F&B, e-commerce investment deal in GCC

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Mintiply Capital, an investment banking advisory firm specialised in managing and structuring investment transactions, is set to lead an AED1.2 billion ($326 million) investment opportunity for one of the GCC’s fastest-growing food and beverage groups.

Finance & Capital Market

Mubadala Capital, KAIO eye digital access to private market investments

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital is set for collaboration with KAIO, a key provider of institutional onchain infrastructure for RWAs, to explore tokenised access to its private market investment strategies for qualified institutional investors.

Finance & Capital Market

IHC 9-month revenue jumps 32.3% to $23bn; net profit $5.31bn

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

IHC, Abu Dhabi-headquartered global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has reported a revenue of AED84.6 billion ($23.04 billion) for the nine months ending September 30, up 32.3% year-on-year from AED64 billion in the same period last year.

Construction & Real Estate

IHC says no plans to sell stake in Aldar Properties

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

IHC, the Abu Dhabi headquartered global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, on Thursday reaffirmed that it does not intend to pursue the sale of its shareholding in Aldar Properties.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Gateway Gulf 2025 secures $17 billion deals for Bahrain

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

The third edition of Gateway Gulf 2025, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), concluded on a high note with landmark partnerships and agreements valued at over $17 billion, stemming from more than 60 deals and announcements made over the two-day flagship investment forum.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Boeing, Mubadala extend internship co-op deal for five more years

Sat, 22 Nov 2025

Global aviation giant Boeing and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi based sovereign investor, announced the extension of the Boeing–Mubadala Internship Co-Op, thus celebrating the programme’s 10-year milestone since its launch in 2015.