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 investment Sharjah has attracted a record $1.5 billion foreign direct…
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 cooperation" – as the world continues to face heightened economic…
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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 structured permits, granting access to government tenders and contracts. Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation…
Aldar acquires integrated logistics assets in ALMARKAZ from WAHA CAPITAL for AED530 million
The high-quality logistics assets have a total net leasable area of 182,500 sqm, with near full occupancy The assets are part of ALMARKAZ Industrial Park, a premium development by Waha…
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 950 million (approximately $253.3 million). The new ventures are expected…
Saudi Arabia attracts $32bn in mining investments amid sector reforms
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ongoing mining reforms have helped the Kingdom attract $32 billion in investments for projects in iron, phosphate, aluminum, and copper, a senior official said. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, vice…
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…
Blue Owl, xAI Bets Boost Qatar Fund’s $500 Billion US Pledge
The $524 billion Qatar Investment Authority is stepping up its investments in the US with…
Why optimism remains in Europe as foreign direct investment declines – EY analysis
Foreign investors look fondly on Europe despite the first downturn in three…
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…
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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HarbourVest Partners Expands Global Presence with opening of Middle East Office
HarbourVest Partners, a global, independent private markets asset manager with more than $147 billion assets under management (as of March 31, 2025), today announced the opening of its new office…
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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,…
UAE gas demand to rise 50% in next 5 years, boosting investment opportunities
It is estimated that regional gas production needs to add 14 billion cubic feet per day of new supply by…
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 Arabia is working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060…
Next-generation Invest in Dubai platform unveiled at GITEX Global 2025
The initiative will transform the investor journey through cross-government collaboration and omni-channel innovation to drive business growth. The Dubai Business…
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 structured permits, granting access to…
Dubai launches incentive scheme to spur hotel development in emerging areas of city
Dubai unveils incentive scheme to stimulate hotel development in accordance with accelerating demand The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism…
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…
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…
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