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Asset management as a pillar of financial sustainability in Saudi Arabia

The government is also deepening engagement with the private sector through improved procurement models

Saudi banks power economic confidence

The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, itself maintained a solid financial position

Real estate deal value climbs to QR2.261bn in November 2025

According to the real estate market index, Al Rayyan Municipality topped the most active transactions in terms of financial value during November 2025.

DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers - over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre

DIFC’s recent report on the future of alternative investments, highlights strong momentum in the sector.

Saudi PIF executes 10 investment deals in MENA markets, says official

The regional investment companies also enable the Saudi private sector to expand its investment footprint across MENA

Brookfield and Qai Form $20 Billion Strategic Investment Partnership for AI Infrastructure

This collaboration will not only attract investment and top-tier talent

GCC companies prioritise strategy, compliance, and technology as 2025 evolution sets stage for 2026

Sovereign PPG highlights trends reshaping corporate practices across the Gulf

ACG Heads of Operations hold routine technical meeting in Riyadh to review progress and advance ongoing work

The meeting served as a routine session to continue ongoing work, deliver progress reports, and implement directives at the technical level

BlackRock ready to partner with GCC wealth funds to tap Asian markets

The US asset manager is also banking on regulatory reforms in Saudi and UAE to drive investment momentum in the Middle East

Franklin Templeton, Finstreet Limited, and ADI DLT Foundation announce parallel strategic agreements

To advance digital asset ecosystem in ADGM

Amundi signs distribution deal with Emirati bank

Europe's largest manager has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank to distribute funds in the GCC region.

Saudi Arabia’s economy expands by 4.8% in Q3: GASTAT

The strong performance underscores progress under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on crude revenues.

GCC companies prioritise strategy, compliance, and technology as 2025 evolution sets stage for 2026

Sovereign PPG highlights trends reshaping corporate practices across the Gulf

Asset manager Guggenheim plans Saudi presence as part of Gulf investment push

The firm has an office in Dubai, the region's top financial and trade hub, and is in the process of getting licensed in Abu Dhabi

UK's Man Group joins hedge fund peers planning offices in Abu Dhabi

Man Group, which operates a host of different strategies and funds, posted a 22% increase in assets under management to a record $213.9 billion in the 12 months to September 30

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes USD 500mln bond listing by Bank of China Dubai branch

The issuance underscores the strong and growing presence of Chinese financial institutions on Nasdaq Dubai and reflects continued investor confidence in Bank of China’s credit strength and global funding strategy

Qatar and Malta discuss closer energy ties in Doha meeting

The meeting comes as global energy markets remain sensitive to shifting geopolitical and economic pressures, prompting many countries to re-evaluate their energy security strategies.

Dubai real estate records AED 45.79bln in transactions in November

AED 45.79 billion in real estate transactions across 17,777 deals; off-plan sales led the market with 71.64% of activity

Zest Equity secures ADGM Financial Services permission, expanding its global private-market infrastructure

Zest Equity’s proprietary system replaces fragmented, manual workflows with a unified digital layer, allowing capital to move efficiently

Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007

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