Investment

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…

Saudi Minister Announces Multi-Billion Agreements in Syria Across Aviation and Property Sectors

On February 7 2026 a Saudi delegation headed by Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih signed…

UAE Records $33.2 Billion in Greenfield FDI for 2025 While Ranking Second Globally in New Projects

Greenfield foreign direct investment into the UAE climbed 78 percent to a record $33.2 billion…

Lebanese Minister Outlines Push to Restore Investor Trust Through Reforms and Grant Funding

On February 5 2026 Lebanon's Economy Minister Amer Bisat told The National that the country…