Investment

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah's industrial real estate deals soar to $2.5bn in 2025

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Sharjah's industrial real estate sector has achieved unprecedented growth in FY 2025 with its transaction values ​​surging to hit AED9.24 billion ($2.5 billion), up 88.7% over the previous year, thus reflecting growing investor confidence and the attractiveness of its industrial property market, said a report.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

AI moves from promise to proof as organisations face a defining year: Expert

Sat, 24 Jan 2026

After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in both Saudi Arabia and UAE is entering a more performance-driven phase amid reports that AI could contribute $135 billion to the kingdom’s economy and $96 billion to the emirates' economy by 2030, said an expert.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Jadwa launches $200m GCC-focused private credit fund

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit fund, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to SAR750 million ($200 million).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Arcapita joins hands with Cloud Capital to acquire 21MW data centre in US

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Arcapita Group Holdings, a global alternative investment firm, has announced a joint venture partnership with Cloud Capital, a leading global data center investment management firm, to acquire a 21MW data center located in Minneapolis, US, with plans to expand its capacity to 31 MW.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

CFI Financial first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for business

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Beyon Connect, a part of the Beyon Group, has announced that CFI Financial, a regional provider of online trading and investment services, has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to go live with eKey for Business, the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector.

Finance & Capital Market

Burgan Bank, Kamco Invest to host key investment summit in Kuwait

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

Burgan Bank has joined hands with Kamco Invest to host the third edition of their exclusive Investment Conference in Kuwait. This year’s conference brings together decision-makers, economists and industry experts to examine the forces redefining capital allocation and opportunity identification.