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Qatar Investment Authority joins consortium to acquire Janus Henderson

The all-cash transaction is led by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst

African Development Bank Group and Arab Maghreb Union Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Regional Integration and Youth Employment

The meeting also focused on youth and women’s employment, recognising its importance for the region’s stability and prosperity.

Invest Cyprus gives new momentum to relations between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed for the establishment of the Joint Cyprus – UAE Business and Investment Council.

Blackstone and Phoenix Financial Announce Partnership

the agreement, Phoenix and Blackstone will collaborate across a range of credit strategies

Oman Announces 10th Issuance of Local Sovereign Sukuk

The offering is open to subscription by all individual and institutional investors, both Omani and international.

Qatar's takaful insurance market

Technological advancements are also fueling demand for services accessible through online platforms

Oman wealth fund unit ITHCA inks investment deal with Saudi Vision Venture

Agreement to provide Omani start-ups access to Saudi investment ecosystem

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

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