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AI investment rising, but half of firms struggle to benefit, says study

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

About 80% of organisations expect AI spending to increase over the next two years, yet more than half struggle to operationalise the business knowledge AI needs to deliver business value, finds a new study.

Finance & Capital Market

SAB Invest opens new shariah-compliant public fund

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

SAB Invest has announced the launch of a new open-ended, shariah-compliant public fund designed to provide investors with access to a concentrated portfolio of exceptional global companies expected to benefit from long-term structural growth trends backing Vision 2030's goals.

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar inward FDI rises 3.3% to $47.2bn in Q1

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Qatar rose 3.3% by the end of Q1 2026 compared with Q4 2025, reaching QAR172.2 billion ($47.24 billion), according to results of the FDI Survey released Sunday by National Planning Council (NPC).

Construction & Real Estate

Asas Makeen sets up new fund for Riyadh land development

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Asas Makeen Real Estate Development has signed a framework agreement with two key entities - Middle East Financial Investment and Binaa Altharwat Company - to set up a real estate investment fund for the development of prime land owned by the company in Riyadh.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE attracted $48.3bn foreign direct investment in 2025

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The UAE attracted $48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Mabani Aljazeera plans big investment in premium Kenyan residential tower

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group, a leading Saudi construction and investment company, has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City SEZ in Kenya. A premier mixed-use project, it features a mix of studios and one- to three-bed apartments as well as premium amenities.

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.