Abu Dhabi launches new finance cluster set to create 8,000 jobs by 2045

New hub aims to create 8,000 skilled jobs and attract billions in long-term investment Abu Dhabi has launched the Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a major initiative…

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Saudi Arabia’s 2024 FDI Inflow Grows By 24.2%, FDI Stock Approaches SAR1 Trillion

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) were reflected in the positive results for 2024, with inflows increasing by 24.2% to reach SAR119.2 billion.…

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Saudi Arabia: Private sector to contribute 40% of $500 billion infrastructure investments in coming years

RIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that Saudi…

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Fitch affirms Qatar’s rating at AA, outlook stable

Rating reflects Gulf state’s GDP per capita, one of world’s…

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UAE’s Mubadala, ADIA lead AED206 billion spending by MENA SWFs

Over a third of the capital was deployed in the…

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Indonesia’s FDI drops 6.95% y/y in Q2, biggest fall since 2020

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Indonesia dropped 6.95% in the second quarter from a year…

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Hutchison Ports signs AED 1 billion investment deal to expand Ajman Port

The MoU was signed by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the…

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Dubai launches Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit to unlock new growth for investors

The new framework allows over 10,000 free zone companies to operate on the mainland through…

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Bitcoin.com establishes regional presence in DMCC Crypto Centre

DMCC’s Director of Ecosystems, Belal Jassoma, welcomed Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, as the company…

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2025 Global Data Centre Outlook

Shaping tomorrow's digital infrastructure Key Highlights AI demand will continue to build momentum in 2025 The data center industry stands…

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Sharjah records $1.5 billion foreign direct investment, 361% growth in 2025 first half

February 2025 saw the highest volume of FDI activity in the emirate in terms of both project count and capital…

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Hotel revenues in Abu Dhabi reach AED847 million in April 2025

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2025 (WAM) -- Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million in April…

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Global Foreign Direct Investment Falls for the Second Consecutive Year Posing Acute Challenges for Developing Countries

UN Trade and Development alerts that uncertainty is affecting global investment and warns of the impact for developing countries of…

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Global FDI restrictions rise for the first time since 2018: Lessons for policy in an era of uncertainty

For the first time since 2018, global restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) have edged up, albeit only by a…

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5 ways the GCC is supporting global cooperation

"While the geopolitical dial won’t, and shouldn’t, turn back to the order of the past, it must turn more towards…

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Saudi Arabia issues over 1,300 new industrial licenses in 2024: Ministry report

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has issued 1,346 new industrial licenses in 2024, attracting over SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) in new investments,…

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Indian businesses top list of new companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce during Q1, followed by Pakistan and Egypt

Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has…

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