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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

Bill Gates to unveil major investment at Abu Dhabi Finance Week as global leaders converge

Asset managers and global investors managing $63tn in AUMs set to attend four-day annual showcase

Qatar Stock Edges higher on broad-based gains

The total market capitalisation climbed to QR 638.02 billion, up from QR 635.47 billion at the previous session's close.

Dubai Residential REIT announces operational performance update for the 9-month period ended 30 September 2025

This performance is underpinned by Dubai’s solid rental fundamentals, driven by ongoing population inflows, long-term residency initiatives and the city’s status as a global destination for living and investment

NBK Wealth – KSA concludes a real estate transaction in Riyadh to develop a mixed-use property with a total cost of USD 80mln

Marking the company’s first real estate fund in the Kingdom

Msheireb Downtown Doha all set to welcome football fans for Arab Cup 2025

With comprehensive activations scheduled from 1 to 18 December across multiple locations within the city

EGX shows positive performance on Sunday

Egyptians took over 93.3% of trading transactions, while Arab and foreign traders equaled 5.56% and 1.15%, respectively.

Bahrain and the Middle East funds industry: the next frontier for UK and European investors?

The $17bn package includes major projects in financial services, logistics, tourism, and infrastructure, signalling the kingdom’s commitment to deploying capital into sectors aligned with its long-term diversification strategy.

Egypt's GDP grew by 5.3% in first quarter of 2025/2026

Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat said Egypt was targeting economic growth of around 5% for the fiscal year to the end of June 2026

Bahrain’s housing partnerships inject nearly $5bn into economy

This underscores the housing industry’s growing impact on real estate activity, construction demand, and consumer-driven sectors.

Dubai: Gold prices stable; 24K trades above Dh500 at markets' opening

Residents and visitors buy 24K gold coins and bars for investments and savings, while 22K, 21K and 18K apply for jewellery

Global MICE leaders in Riyadh to drive sustainable industry growth, says top official

SECA trained 90k Saudi youth to raise awareness about MICE sector

Investcorp agrees to sell accounting and administrative solutions platform Shine

a leading European unicorn and digital platform for small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) to Cegid

Kuwait real estate deals hit $334.58mln in one week

This reflects the continuous demand for private housing in various parts of the country

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