02/04/2026
W Capital: DIFC expansion of AED 100bln boosts real estate market momentum
New project increases demand for luxury office and residential properties
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02/03/2026
Saudi Central Bank approves Aman Holding-Jarir JV
Raya Holding affirmed that any material decisions will be promptly disclosed following the established protocols
01/30/2026
Qatar’s venture funding surges 81% year-on-year in 2025: QDB-MAGNiTT report
In 2025, Qatar ranked fourth in Mena by deal count and funding
01/29/2026
Dubai’s Magellan Capital launches flagship $975m hedge fund
Dubai-based manager is opening its absolute return platform to third-party capital for the first time
01/28/2026
Eurasian Development Bank Appoints BHM Capital as Lead Manager for a UAE Dirham-Denominated Bond Issuance to Be Listed on ADX
The appointment follows the signing of a mandate letter between BHM Capital and the Eurasian Development Bank.
01/28/2026
Burgan Bank and Kamco Invest Ready to Host the Third Edition of “The Investment Conference” on 2 February 2026
Attended by the investment community from Kuwait, the region and internationally, the discussions of The Investment Conference 2026 will offer a comprehensive perspective on the most pressing topics driving the markets.
01/28/2026
World Bank Group opens its first office in Qatar
The office is hosted at the Qatar Fund for Development headquarters, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance.
01/28/2026
FDI in Saudi Arabia up 10%, hits $280bn: SAMA
FDI occurs when a foreign entity invests in a business in another country, gaining a long-term interest and significant influence over its management and operations.
01/27/2026
Khalifa Fund supports the participation of 10 Emirati ventures at Gulfood 2026
KFED’s participation forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the international market presence of national enterprises
01/26/2026
Oman’s bond and sukuk market records RO608mn gain in 2025
Bonds and sukuk provide investors with regular cash flows through coupon or profit payments, in addition to the return of principal at maturity.
01/26/2026
How lifestyle-led real estate is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s urban future
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market was valued at $77.2 billion in 2025
01/26/2026
Saudi non-oil exports jump 21% as trade balance improves: GASTAT
The data adds to signs of resilience in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy
01/23/2026
CedarBridge’s third private equity vehicle begins investing in the GCC’s next generation of education, healthcare, and consumer businesses
The CBHG III is managed by a wholly owned Fund Manager, Access Bridge Ventures Limited, a regulated Fund Manager with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates
01/23/2026
Gold scales new high as investors lose faith in US assets
Markets anticipate the Fed will deliver two quarter-percentage point rate cuts in the latter half of 2026, raising non-yielding gold’s appeal
01/22/2026
State Street and QNB Group Sign Strategic Agreement to Launch New Custody Servicing Model
Strengthening State Street’s Growth in Qatar and QNB’s International Presence
01/20/2026
AfDB to provide Egypt with $170M for private sector, budget support
The financing is intended to support the state budget and advance the implementation of structural reforms.
01/20/2026
Sharjah’s property sector breaks records with Dh65.6 billion in deals
Investor demand drives Sharjah’s property market to its highest ever value
01/16/2026
Saudi inflation edges up to 2.1% on higher rents: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s inflation path broadly aligns with International Monetary Fund projections released in October
01/15/2026
Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused Private Credit Fund
Two further investments are expected to close in the first half of 2026
01/15/2026
Dubai gold eases from all-time highs after sharp January rally. Is this a buying window?
Prices ease from highs, but demand stays firm amid geopolitics and rate-cut bets