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Recognising the crucial role of geopolitical tensions in global commodity markets

News Desk 02/09/2024

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

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AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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 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 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

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Nitya Unlocks Value through a $218 Million Refinancing

News Desk 23/07/2024

Nitya Capital, LLC an international real estate investment firm headquartered in Houston, continues to successfully navigate the challenging capital market by closing a refinancing of $218 million, paying off loans across seven assets. This accomplishment further strengthens lenders’ trust and confidence in Nitya’s execution capabilities, both operational and financial.

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Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone Lures Investment with International Partnerships in Maritime Industry

News Desk 16/07/2024

The Ras al-Khair Special Economic Zone (SEZ) leverages partnerships with major maritime players and has secured backing from the Saudi government to attract global investments. The largest shipyard in the MENA region The King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services aims to be both the largest shipyard in the MENA region and the most […]

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Zoya Developments Makes Landmark Entry into Dubai

News Desk 05/07/2024

Zoya Developments, a prominent real estate developer from India, announced its expansion into the UAE market with Investment of over AED 2 Billion allocated for the next 3 years. This landmark entry is marked by the unveiling of their first project in Dubai’s thriving Furjan area, with a projected handover in 2026. Zoya Developments’ inaugural […]

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ALSULAIMAN IKEA ANNOUNCES A 70 MILLION RIYAL INVESTMENT TO LOWER PRICES ON THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS

News Desk 03/07/2024

Alsulaiman IKEA, the leading home furniture brand, announces a major investment of 70 million riyals to further reduce the prices of their products, introducing 3000 ‘New Lower Price’ items during 2024. Alsulaiman IKEA, part of Alsulaiman Group, plans to continue making additional investments in the coming years to provide more affordable home furniture solutions and

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GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, receives investment from UBS Next

News Desk 20/06/2024

Today GIST Impact, the leading provider of impact data and analytics, announced an investment from UBS Next, the leading universal Swiss bank’s venture and innovation unit. GIST Impact delivers actionable impact intelligence to companies and investors, helping them easily measure their environmental and social impacts. The firm’s data and software are founded on a

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Technology Holdings Launches ‘TH Buy and Build’, its Specialized Buy Side Investment Banking Practice

News Desk 19/06/2024

Technology Holdings (TH), a global investment bank with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, with a track record of closing transactions in 24 countries globally, proudly announces the launch of ‘TH Buy and Build’, its specialized Buy Side investment banking division. ‘TH Buy and Build’ serves Strategic Buyers and Private Equity Funds seeking expert

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Investment in AI to make a world of difference

News Desk 14/06/2024

Growing Middle East investment in artificial intelligence should be a catalyst for meaningful change in industries where technology can make a profound impact, a prominent UAE entrepreneur says. Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Director and co-founder of UAE tech venture company, Scalo Technologies, calls on founders to see beyond mere profits, and use AI to make life easier […]

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Qstay Secures $4.6 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Hospitality Industry

News Desk 13/06/2024

Dubai-based Qstay, a revolutionary hospitality and rental investment property management platform, today announced that it has successfully raised $4.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This latest round brings the total amount raised by the company to $11.1 million. The funding was secured through a combination of conventional and convertible debt, demonstrating

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Hitachi Energy to invest additional $4.5 billion by 2027 to accelerate the clean energy transition

News Desk 10/06/2024

Hitachi Energy will invest an additional $4.5 billion in manufacturing, engineering, digital, R&D and partnerships by 2027, doubling the investments done in the last three years. This complements the recently announced $1.5 billion investment in April this year to ramp up global transformer production. These investments will enable the company to meet customers’

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5 reasons why  branded residences in Dubai are a good investment

News Desk 06/06/2024

Investing in Dubai real estate has always been attractive, but branded residences offer a particularly compelling opportunity. These luxurious properties combine high-end amenities, sophisticated design & architecture, superior service, and robust security, setting them apart from traditional real estate. In fact, Dubai’s branded residences are increasingly

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Mavenir Announces up to $75 Million Investment From an Existing Investor

News Desk 30/05/2024

Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today announced up to a $75 million investment from an existing investor. The additional capital will drive Mavenir’s business strategy, anchored in end-to-end 5G transformation. Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO of Mavenir, commented: “Mavenir continues to be an industry leader at

Saudi Arabia Space

Saudi Arabia Establishes Neo Space Group

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024

Targeting Satellite And Space Industries Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) sovereign wealth fund has announced the establishment of Neo Space Group (NSG), a wholly-owned subsidiary poised to elevate Saudi Arabia’s presence in the satellite and space sector. NSG will serve as a national champion, driving the advancement of commercial satellite operations