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HSBC Survey Identifies AI and Supply Chain Shifts as Priorities for Saudi UAE Growth
An HSBC survey conducted in mid-March 2026 found that businesses in Saudi Arabia and the…
Global Asset Managers With $20tn Commit to Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War
On April 6 2026 global asset managers overseeing more than $20 trillion affirmed their commitment…
Dubai South Unveils SME Support Package with Rent Relief Incentives
On April 6, 2026, Dubai South introduced a flexible support package for SMEs that includes…
Gulf Startups Attract Fresh Capital in Multiple Early 2026 Deals
Startups across the UAE and Saudi Arabia secured new investments and regulatory approvals from March…
Bloomberg HSBC Deloitte Reaffirm Long-Term GCC Commitment Amid Regional Conflict
On March 12, 2026, Bloomberg, HSBC and Deloitte joined other international firms in expressing confidence…
Ajman Free Zones Record 216 Percent Growth in Registered Companies in 2025
The Free Zones Authority of Ajman reported on March 10, 2026 that company registrations surged…
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Maintain Record Investment Pace Amid Regional Conflict
Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed a record $54 billion in the first half of 2026…
GCC Equities Attract 1.9 Billion Dollars in Foreign Inflows During February 2026
Foreign investors directed 1.9 billion dollars in net inflows into GCC equity markets in February…
AD Ports Group Secures 30-Year Concession for Jordan’s Aqaba Multipurpose Port
AD Ports Group signed a 30-year concession agreement on February 5, 2026, with Aqaba Development…
UAE FDI Doubles to $40 Billion as DIFC Assets Reach $700 Billion
The United Arab Emirates doubled foreign direct investment inflows to $40 billion between 2019 and…
MENA M&A Deal Volume Rises 26 Percent to 884 Transactions in 2025
Merger and acquisition activity across the Middle East and North Africa increased 26 percent by…
Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Target to Double Sector GDP Contribution to $160 Billion
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb revealed on February 9, 2026, ambitions to increase…