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RAKIS set to unveil Ras Al Khaimah investment opportunities

News Desk 2 07/12/2024 0

From December 10-11, 2024 The Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS) is just a few days away. Scheduled for December 10-11, 2024, at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the event brings together global business leaders, investors, and policymakers. The

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VSS Capital Partners Announces Strategic Investment from Pinnacle Group

News Desk 1 21/11/2024 0

VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”), a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, education, and business services industries, is pleased to announce that Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited (ASX: PNI) (“Pinnacle”) has made a strategic minority investment in the firm. Concurrently, VSS has expanded its Partnership and leadership team, elevating four seasoned

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Agility Robotics Announces Strategic Investment and Agreement

News Desk 1 13/11/2024 0

Agility Robotics, creator of the leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) DigitⓇ, today announced during an appearance at global technology conference Web Summit that Schaeffler has made a minority investment in the company. In addition to the investment, the companies have signed an agreement in which Schaeffler, the motion technology company,

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Berkshire Partners Announces Close of Fund XI with Approximately $7.8 Billion in Commitments

News Desk 1 31/10/2024 0

Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on the middle market, today announced the close of Berkshire Fund XI (“Fund XI”) with approximately $7.8 billion in capital commitments, making it Berkshire’s largest fund since the firm’s inception in 1986. Fund XI was meaningfully oversubscribed, which the firm believes underscores investors’

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Bayut Reports High ROI and Growing Investment in Abu Dhabi’s Property Market in Q3 2024

News Desk 1 18/10/2024 0

Bayut, the leading property portal in the UAE, has released its Q3 market report for Abu Dhabi where search trends point to a strong performance in both the capital’s affordable and luxury segments. The report comprehensively analyses the relationship between economic variables and demographic trends, which have been instrumental in shaping the city’s real estate

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Dubai-Based Stryde Unlocks Investment Access to High Growth Ventures

News Desk 1 15/10/2024 0

Stryde, the first and only regulated private market investment platform in the MENA region, is redefining access to private markets, making regional and global high-growth opportunities in private equity and venture capital available to both retail and institutional investors. Previously restricted, complex and fragmented, private markets are now within reach of a broader

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TVM Capital Healthcare Announces Investment in Human Longevity, Inc.

News Desk 1 23/09/2024

TVM Capital Healthcare, an international healthcare expansion and growth capital firm, today announced a recent equity investment in San Francisco-based Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI), a global leader since 2013 in advancing precision medicine in the pursuit of healthy aging, often referred to as longevity medicine. The investment will support the company’s growth within the

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Emirates NBD launches new initiative to boost investment in the UAE equity markets

News Desk 1 16/09/2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has introduced a new initiative enabling customers to invest in the UAE equity markets at zero transaction fees, thereby encouraging the growth of domestic stocks and boosting economic growth in the country. The bank’s recent initiative is in line […]

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Boyd Watterson and Amber Infrastructure Finalize Strategic Combination

News Desk 1 11/09/2024

Boyd Watterson Asset Management (“Boyd Watterson”) and Amber Infrastructure Group Holdings Limited (“Amber”) announced they have completed their previously-announced strategic combination. The transaction closed on August 30 following the receipt of all necessary investor consents and regulatory approvals, including UK FCA consent. The combination creates a global

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Total Economic Impact Study Reveals a Return on Investment

News Desk 1 10/09/2024

Veracode, a global leader in application risk management, today released a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on The Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Veracode’s Application Risk Management Platform. The study revealed that Veracode delivered a 184 percent return on investment (ROI) to customers over a three-year period, as well as a material Net

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Zordaar Launches as Chandramari Group’s Latest Hidden Gem, with Significant Investment of AED 5 million

News Desk 1 06/09/2024

Chandramari Group, renowned for its diverse portfolio of successful dining ventures, announced the launch of its latest culinary concept, Zordaar, backed by substantial investment of AED 5 million. This innovative Indian restaurant is set to redefine the dining experience by blending traditional flavours with contemporary culinary techniques, offering a menu that

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UAE-Headquartered Future Food Foundry Makes Landmark Investment in NextGen Farms and Sustenir Group

News Desk 1 03/09/2024

Future Food Foundry (3F), a UAE-headquartered agri-food technology company, has announced a significant investment in NextGen Farms (NGF) and Sustenir Group. This strategic deal, worth over USD 20 million dollars, will merge the two companies to create the largest plant superfood ecosystem in Singapore. Having already invested in multiple UAE-based agri-food technology

Thought leadership

Recognising the crucial role of geopolitical tensions in global commodity markets

News Desk 2 02/09/2024 0

By Marc Pussard, Head of Risk at APM Capital Geopolitical events profoundly influence commodity prices, a crucial factor for investors to consider when shaping their strategies. It’s essential to take a strategic approach when considering these influences. According to a recent Fitch Ratings report, global commodity prices have been influenced by the wars in the […]

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AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

News Desk 1 02/09/2024

AlephYa Education (“AlephYa” or “Company”), a leading pan-GCC education provider, today announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm, to support its next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, existing investors Gulf Investment Corporation (“GIC”) and Oman International Development and Investment Company SAOG

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Funds boost metals investment as dollar long positions halve amid weakness – Saxo Bank MENA

News Desk 1 27/08/2024

Commodities The reporting week saw global financial markets continue a strong rebound, with early August’s market turmoil now a distant memory. Instead, increased expectations for a September US rate cut helped drive stock markets sharply higher and the dollar and long-end US Treasury yields lower. Elsewhere, China, the world’s top consumer of commodities,

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Samsara Eco and NILIT Team up to Build World-First Nylon 6,6 Recycling Facility

News Desk 1 27/08/2024

Samsara Eco, the enviro-tech innovator and NILIT, the world’s leader in the production of nylon 6,6 for apparel, have announced plans to explore investment and construction of a nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycled polymer production site in South East Asia to help close the loop on nylon 6,6. Roughly 4 million tonnes of nylon 6,6 is created every year,

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Dubai Chambers signs MoU with China Construction Bank to boost trade and investment cooperation

News Desk 1 18/08/2024

Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Construction Bank (CCB) – DIFC Branch to promote investment cooperation and strengthen joint efforts to support Chinese companies wishing to expand in the Dubai market. The MoU is aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise between both parties to enhance the support […]

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Technology Holdings wins Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year

News Desk 1 01/08/2024

Technology Holdings (TH), a global boutique investment bank with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, with a track record of closing transactions in 24 countries globally, has won three prestigious awards at the 15th Annual International M&A Awards, including ‘Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year 2024’ for the second consecutive year.

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Cyprus and Greece rental yields reach record highs

News Desk 2 31/07/2024

Leading Greek and Cypriot real estate developer Leptos Estates reveal that rental yields in both Cyprus and Greece are consistently reaching all-time high levels as international purchasers let their holiday homes across sought-after destinations. The developer reveals that rental yields across some of their most popular destinations and developments are consistently

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SuperBridge Summit 2024 to showcase the Middle East as top global hub for innovation and investment

News Desk 2 25/07/2024

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the SuperBridge Council have reiterated their commitment to cementing the Middle East’s eminence as the leading destination for innovation and entrepreneurship with the second edition of SuperBridge Summit 2024.  The two-day summit will highlight the exemplary strategic initiatives and visionary leadership of Dubai as a global