Bid to localise supply chains Apple has announced a significant expansion of its operations in the United States, pledging an additional $100 billion, which brings its total US investment commitment to $600 billion over four years. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to localise supply
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BlueFive Capital announced today that Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has acquired a stake in the firm, underscoring Mumtalakat’s commitment to supporting emerging financial players. Mumtalakat’s stake follows BlueFive Capital’s successful close of its Founding Shareholders Circle, and it joins the 25 prominent GCC
The Family Office, a leading provider of wealth management and advisory services in the GCC, recently hosted an exclusive investment event in Dubai, bringing together select investors and global experts for high-level discussions on the future of private wealth management. Hosted at the Four Seasons Dubai, the forum offered a deep dive into the evolving […]
Bloomberg announced that Kamco Invest, a leading regional asset manager with around $17 billion in assets under management, has adopted Bloomberg’s AIM and PORT Enterprise solutions to optimize its investment operations, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Kamco Invest will utilize Bloomberg AIM, a leading order and investment management solution, to optimize front-office
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) has recently seen robust growth in rents and investment returns. In 2024, apartment rentals in JVT jumped by over 20% year-on-year, and gross rental yields for studio and 1‑bed apartments are around 9%. This high-yielding environment, along with ongoing infrastructure and community upgrades, has made JVT increasingly attractive to both
Toyow, the world’s first multi category tokenised asset marketplace, has secured a US$10 million strategic investment from Nimbus Capital, a leading alternative investment group operating globally, focused on emerging industries and backing high-impact technologies across sectors with strong growth potential. The investment fuels Toyow’s mission to democratise
Dubai Chambers has announced that the fourth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will take place in New York City on 12 November. The forum aims to introduce the American business community to the diverse opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The Dubai Business Forum – USA is designed to unlock new […]
DMDC – one of the region’s fastest-growing interior design and construction firms – has announced the launch of its newest division DMDC Estates, a property investment and renovation arm primed to reimagine Dubai’s property landscape. The strategic expansion, unveiled during a private press conference, represents DMDC’s largest investment since its founding. DMDC has
By Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading, Saxo Bank MENA As the global economy braces for a period of realignment, investors must now re-evaluate how to build resilient, growth-focused portfolios which can withstand today’s uncertainty. This perspective is gaining ground especially in the Middle East, where diversification is emerging as a key strategy for navigating volatility
Ellington Properties, Dubai’s design-led, award-winning developer, has grown its partnership with Keyper, the Dubai-based prop-tech solutions provider, through making a strategic investment in the company. Together, they are creating a revolutionary digital-first experience for property investors, blending Ellington’s luxury craftsmanship with Keyper’s cutting-edge rental
Belong, a new fintech platform for global Indians to invest safely and easily in India, is now available for non-resident Indians (NRI) in the UAE. Licensed by IFSCA – regulator of GIFT City, India, Belong offers a US Dollar-based Fixed Deposit (FD) starting at just USD 5,000 (AED 18,365), with high returns. Ankur Choudhary, CEO […]
Airalo, the world’s first and largest eSIM provider, today announced a $220m investment led by new investor, CVC. The investment includes new growth capital valuing Airalo at over $1 billion, marking its status as the industry’s first unicorn. Driven by surging global demand, Airalo has continued its rapid expansion and now serves over 20 million […]
Bad tools hurt worker productivity more than we usually realise. For the last several decades, laptops have been the default workplace device. But as work becomes increasingly mobile and multitasking-driven, traditional tools are proving inadequate to keep up with the pace and flexibility modern roles demand. According to studies, switching to more portable office devices
Anticipation is growing for the inaugural edition of Myplant & Garden Middle Eas2025t, set to take place at Dubai Expo City from November 15–17, 2025. As the region’s appetite for sustainable landscaping and green innovation accelerates, the exhibition has named Tanseeq Investment Group as its first official Strategic Partner, marking a key milestone in its […]
Stirling Hospitality Advisors, a leading boutique advisory firm in the region, has released the fifth edition of its RAK Investment Pulse report, identifying new investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality infrastructure. With hotel room supply projected to reach nearly 16,000 keys by 2030, the report highlights key areas for development, including
While the UAE’s real estate market remains active year‑round — with transactions totalling over AED239 billion (approximately $65 billion) in Q1 2024 — summer is now shining a spotlight on a handful of strategic locations that have long-term value, vision, and seasonal appeal. From branded beachfront escapes to smart city zones on the rise, Whitewill […]
Nisus Finance Investment Consultancy FZCO (NiFCO Dubai), a fully-owned subsidiary of Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NIFCO), announced the investment of Dh183 million in two properties in Dubai while it is currently actively evaluating investment to the tune of Dh669 million in new properties. The company is looking forward to a four-fold growth in its […]
Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]
The Middle East will see a 25% increase in social infrastructure project activity in the next two years, according to a new report by Ansarada, a leading procurement platform. As population growth accelerates and quality-of-life standards become increasingly central to national agendas, governments across the Middle East are intensifying investment in social infrastructure
Tealium, the leading intelligent real-time data streaming platform, hosted its regional event, “AI Meets ROI: Customer Data Strategies to Accelerate Growth,” in Dubai. The gathering united government stakeholders, enterprise leaders, and digital innovators to examine how high-quality, real-time customer data can drive business results from AI investments. With regional




























