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Gulf Stock Markets Edge Up Amid Oil Recovery and Trump Claims Victory
Gulf markets experienced an upward swing today as oil prices rebounded and optimism surfaced across key regional sectors. The market’s movement also responded to global cues, with investors eyeing gains in the energy sector after oil prices recovered from...
OPEC+ Postpones Supply Resumption Amidst Low Oil Prices
OPEC+ has announced a delay in the anticipated resumption of oil supply cuts, reflecting the ongoing challenges within the global crude market as prices continue to struggle. This decision follows a meeting of the coalition’s Joint Ministerial Monitoring...
Alpha Dhabi Gains $500M Investment Boost from GQG Partners on ADX
In a major endorsement for the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), U.S.-based GQG Partners has injected a substantial $500 million investment into Alpha Dhabi, a prominent UAE-based conglomerate and a subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC)...
Dubai residential market may be heading for a correction
Arabian Post Staff A potential increase in supply could saturate the unfulfilled demand, and lead to lower prices and rents in the Dubai real estate market, S&P said in a report. It notes that the market expects residential supply stock will increase...
ADIA, Dutch APG Pledge to Invest in Indonesia’s Toll Infrastructure
Indonesia’s ambitious Trans Sumatra toll road project is set to receive a significant boost with the support of Abu Dhabi’s ADIA (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority) and the Netherlands-based APG Asset Management. The two global investment giants have signed...
UAE Enacts Comprehensive Traffic Law for Modern Mobility
A new federal decree-law aimed at overhauling traffic regulations has been enacted by the UAE Government, reflecting a strategic effort to modernize the nation's transportation framework. This legislation responds to the dynamic global shifts in mobility,...
Global markets risk downplaying geopolitical tensions, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund has raised concerns that global markets are underestimating the potential economic impact of geopolitical tensions. Amid signs of improving economic stability, especially as global disinflation enters its final stages, the...
Pam Kaur becomes HSBC’s first female CFO in a historic shift
HSBC has appointed Pam Kaur as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking the first time in its 160-year history that a woman has taken on this prominent role. Kaur, currently the bank’s Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, will officially assume her new po...
Lulu Group to Sell 25% Stake as it Prepares for IPO
Lulu Group International, one of the Middle East's largest retail conglomerates, is planning to sell a 25% stake in its retail and sourcing divisions, raising approximately $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion. This move is a precursor to its highly anticipated i...
Riyadh’s Giga-Cube: Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Urban Expansion
Saudi Arabia's next major development, dubbed the
DP World Confirms $1.3 Billion London Gateway Expansion
DP World is moving forward with a $1.3 billion investment in its London Gateway port, reaffirming its commitment to one of the United Kingdom's most significant infrastructure projects. This announcement from the British government comes after concerns em...
Dubai Emerges as a Tax Haven for Wealthy Expats
Growing interest in Dubai as a premier destination for high-net-worth individuals is intensifying discussions about the potential implementation of departure taxes on those leaving high-tax jurisdictions. This trend is primarily driven by a surge of wealt...
Adani Group seeking $1bn airport investment from Middle East sovereign fund
Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is reportedly engaged in discussions with a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund to secure a significant investment in its airport business. The move is seen as part of the conglomerate’s broader strategy to r...
GCC Real Estate Investment Trusts Gain Momentum Amid Low Rates
Interest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is increasing, fueled by favorable economic conditions, including lower interest rates and supportive government initiatives. These factors are positioning REITs a...
Dubai unveils plan to shift 90% of transactions to digital by 2026
Dubai has taken a significant step toward becoming a cashless economy with the launch of the