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 2025, comprising AED540 million from rooms, AED256 million from food…

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FDI in Europe is at its lowest in the past nine years – survey

FDI in Europe is currently 19% behind its peak in 2017, the lowest point in almost a decade. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe is at its lowest level in…

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Invest Qatar launches $1 billion incentive programme to accelerate investment

In a strategic move to drive investment growth and accelerate economic diversification, Invest Qatar has officially launched a $1 billion incentives programme, aimed at strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading global…

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Mubadala becomes part of new consortium to acquire Techem for $7.9bn

Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm, has partnered with a consortium of international investors to acquire Germany's Techem Energy Services to boost decarbonisation efforts in the real estate…

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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, a recent report revealed. Private sector investments in industrial cities…

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Dubai’s One Freezone Passport: Louis Vuitton becomes first corporate member under scheme

The programme enables companies licensed at a single free zone to benefit from facilities located in other free zones across the emirate without additional licensing. Dubai on Tuesday implemented the…

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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 highest Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s credit rating at “AA” with a stable outlook on expectations that public finances will…

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Gamezop Announces USD 4 Million into Middle East Expansion with Headquarters in Bahrain

Gamezop, one of the world’s leading gamification platforms, has announced its plans for strategic expansion…

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Indonesia, Qatar to create $4 bln joint fund investing in Indonesia

Published April 16, 2025 - Indonesia and Qatar have agreed to establish…

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FDI in Europe is at its lowest in the past nine years – survey

FDI in Europe is currently 19% behind its peak in 2017, the…

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Successful drivers for attracting industrial foreign direct investment, Kearney report

Saudi Arabia has a bold vision to diversify its economy and reduce…

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IHC completes acquisition of eFunder, rebrands platform as Zelo to strengthen SME capital access in UAE

ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2025 (WAM) – IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of eFunder, the UAE’s…

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Qatar records over $2.7bn in FDI in 2024, creating over 9,000 jobs

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a strong year of investment growth, global engagement and continued momentum in positioning Qatar as a leading global…

Bahrain, South Korea Investment Agreement comes into effect

The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the Promotion and Protection of Investments will take effect today, Thursday,…

Indonesia, Qatar to create $4 bln joint fund investing in Indonesia

Published April 16, 2025 - Indonesia and Qatar have agreed to establish a $4 billion joint investment fund following President Prabowo Subianto’s official visit to Doha on Sunday, April 13.…

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia at ‘A+’; Outlook Stable

Key Rating Drivers Balance Sheet Strength: Saudi Arabia's ratings reflect its strong fiscal and external balance sheets, with government debt/GDP and sovereign net foreign assets (SNFA) considerably stronger than both…

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Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund backs $132mln Series B round in US biotech firm Artbio

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has emerged as a key investor in a $132 million Series B funding round for…

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Bahrain, South Korea Investment Agreement comes into effect

The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the…

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Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK

The exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange has created a "pivotal moment" for the UK's financial services sector…

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Investment Attraction and Promotion Working Group launched in Ajman

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, has announced the…

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Abu Dhabi invests AED 764.5 million in Oman tourism project

An Abu Dhabi investment project worth AED 764.5 million to strengthen tourism in Oman's Salalah has broken ground, with plans to…

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Saudi Arabia Issues New Industrial Licenses Worth $253 Million

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 83 new industrial licenses in June, with total investments exceeding SAR…

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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 earlier to 202.2 trillion rupiah…

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Why optimism remains in Europe as foreign direct investment declines – EY analysis

Foreign investors look fondly on Europe despite the first downturn in three years, but a recovery is not guaranteed In…

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