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Azizi Developments’ Azizi Grand reaches 35% construction milestone

The building’s structure is 88% complete

Six far-reaching disruptions set stage for a retail renaissance in the next decade—Bain & Company

Far-reaching disruptions in the global retail landscape are set to radically – and rapidly – transform the industry over the next decade

Private equity upturn hit by tariff turmoil, but winning firms will lean into turbulence

To seize opportunities amid the uncertainty—Bain & Company’s PE Midyear Report

MENA region records 225 M&A deals worth $46bln in Q1

Cross-border deals were the primary driver of M&A activity in the MENA region, contributing 52% of total deal volume with 117 deals and 81% of total deal value at $37.3bln

Can Dubai gold price drop back to Dh360 levels - even go lower?

More UAE gold shoppers are turning 'investors' - and learning to be patient

Next-Gen HNWI prefer Middle East as favorite investment destination: Capgemini

Saudi Arabia in particular is aggressively courting international investors and ultra-wealthy individuals, report says

Bermuda life insurer gains licence in Dubai

Transamerica Life Bermuda brings significant experience in large sums assured and managing complex customer scenarios to the Middle East.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report highlights record trade support

Empowering organisation of Islamic Cooperation Economies and expanding global impact

Dubai real estate market shatters records with historic AED 66.8bln of transactions in May 2025, Property Finder reveals

Dubai's real estate market delivered AED66.8 billion in sales transactions across 18,700 deals last month, solidifying the emirate's position as a global real estate powerhouse

United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data

FXStreet calculates Gold prices in United Arab Emirates by adapting international prices to the local currency and measurement units.

Shareholder in UAE's biggest bank FAB seeks to raise $480mln from secondary offering

The selling shareholder, whose name was not disclosed, is offering around 113 million shares at a price of $4.22 per share through an accelerated bookbuilding

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development releases 2024 Annual Report showcasing UAE’s global development and export empowerment strategy

The report underscores the ADFD’s vital role in supporting global sustainable development

Dubai real estate records AED 54.4bln in may transactions

Reinforced by structured demand and off-plan absorption

HAYAH lowers entry to savings solution for UAE residents

HAYAH Insurance Company has made its Simple Saver online solution accessible to all UAE residents from just AED 50 per month.

The role of credit data in enhancing ICV in Oman

As Oman continues its journey toward economic diversification and digital transformation, the alignment between credit infrastructure and local value creation will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s prosperity

Kuwait Real Estate and IFA sign AED 198mln agreement with Darwish Engineering

To develop infrastructure for Al Tay Hills Project

GCC bank consolidation may accelerate amid lower oil prices

Many GCC banks have shareholders in common, which could help to bring about M&A in some cases.

Global private equity dealmaking slows down amid headwinds

Buyout deals in April 24% below monthly average for Q1

UAE leads MENA M&A boom with 63 deals in Q1-25

UAE remained the top target country with 63 deals totalling $20.3bln in Q1-2025

Investcorp announces sale of Citykart to TPG NewQuest and A91 Partners

It represents the fifth full exit from the firm’s India Consumer Growth Portfolio (ICGP) and the sixth liquidity event for the India franchise in the past 32 months

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