Investment

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IOTA Foundation launches $10m investment fund at Investopia 2024

PR News Desk 24/03/2024

His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, attended the unveiling of a new investment fund valued at $10 million by the IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation during Investopia 2024. The fund’s primary goal is to promote the development of

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Investopia 2024 concludes its third edition setting a new investment roadmap

PR News Desk 03/03/2024

The third edition of Investopia (Investopia 2024), held over the course of two days, 28 and 29 February in Abu Dhabi, ended on a high note after laying out a new investment roadmap, particularly for those in the new economic sectors, for the business communities, decision-makers, investors and global financial institutions. The latest edition of […]

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Visa, Checkout.com and Stake launch innovative cross-border funding solution

PR News Desk 19/02/2024

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with Checkout.com and Stake, MENA’s leading digital real estate investment platform, to introduce an innovative cross-border account funding solution. This first-of-its-kind partnership in GCC leverages Visa Direct cross-border Account Funding Solution, enabling consumers to seamlessly and swiftly upload funds to

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GCC companies enter Saudi Arabia to tap US$3 trillion business opportunities

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

Companies in the GCC countries are expanding in Saudi Arabia to tap the massive opportunities being created by US$3 trillion worth of foreign investment entering the Kingdom as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, by either setting up a totally new business license or opening up a branch, as the country undergoes massive development works. […]

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ENEC and GE Hitachi sign MoU for potential investment and deployment

PR News Desk 03/12/2023

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GE Hitachi). The MoU will identify opportunities for future investment in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology development to further consolidate the UAE’s position as a pioneering leader in nuclear innovation, and nuclear energy technology

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

HE Al Zeyoudi chairs second UAE-Dutch Joint Economic Committee, discusses trade and investment opportunities

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

 His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, headed a UAE delegation to the Netherlands this week to attend the second meeting of the UAE-Netherlands Joint Economic Committee (JEC), which gathered senior government officials and private sector representatives to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. His Excellency’s

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SHUAA Capital delivers on next phase of capital optimisation plan

PR News Desk 31/10/2023

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announces today that it is moving forward with the next phase of its previously announced capital optimisation process and its plans for a rights issue to increase its capital, subject to shareholder and relevant regulatory approval. SHUAA received support […]

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AIM CONGRESS INITIATES DISCUSSIONS ON ADAPTING TO THE SHIFTING INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE

PR News Desk 28/10/2023

AIM Congress, known as the Annual Investment Meeting is the largest conglomerate of corporate leaders, policy-makers, regional and international investors, and experts who provide strategies, and knowledge on attracting investment. Its focus for 2023 is on fostering and harnessing new potentials for global economic development. As World Investment Forum’s prestigious

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Total Economic Impact Study Finds NETSCOUT

PR News Desk 19/10/2023

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions, today revealed the findings of a commissioned October 2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study evaluating the cost savings and business benefits of deploying the NETSCOUT Arbor DDoS Protection Solution. Customers using the

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Investment in green and sustainable projects could boost GCC economy

PR News Desk 18/10/2023

The combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the hydrocarbon-rich Gulf countries could more than double from a projected US$6 trillion to US$13 trillion by 2050, if the countries embrace a green growth strategy, according to a research report, Gulf Investment Report 2023, published by Century International Holdings Ltd, that is released at the World Investment […]

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8th Edition of World Investment Forum 2023 commences in Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 17/10/2023

The 8th World Investment Forum (WIF), organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), officially opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The inaugural session of this premier investment event, which will run until October 20, united the Heads of States, Ministers, business leaders, eminent investors, and decision-makers to

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Alpaca and Japan’s SBI Holdings Announce Partnership and USD15 Million

PR News Desk 13/10/2023

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Alpaca, a global brokerage platform for stock and crypto trading that supports launches of hundreds of investing businesses worldwide, today announced a new strategic partnership with SBI Group (“SBI”), a Japan-based financial services group that has the largest online broker (the second largest brokerage firm) in Japan by revenue and has more than 400

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Claure Group Acquires Significant Stake in eB Capital

PR News Desk 12/10/2023

NEW YORK & SAO PAULO — eB Capital, a leading Brazilian investment firm founded by Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, Luciana Antonini Ribeiro and Pedro Parente, announces that Claure Group has acquired a significant stake in the firm. Following the investment, Marcelo Claure will join the firm as Vice Chairman and Managing Partner, and a member of […]

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Gulf Islamic Investments exits Amity School

PR News Desk 09/10/2023

Gulf Islamic Investments Group (GII) has completed the private sale of its Amity School complex in Dubai for approximately US$50 million, the latest in a sequence of exits reinforcing GII’s position as an active asset manager for its global investors. GII, a UAE-based global alternative investment company with over US$4 billion of assets under management, […]

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Huawei Unveils $430 Million Investment to Boost Digital Africa

Middle East News 247 30/09/2023

SHANGHAI— The eighth edition of Huawei Connect has opened its doors in Shanghai from September 20 to 22, marking its first event since the global health crisis. This year’s spotlight is on artificial intelligence (AI), reflecting Huawei’s key focus for the African continent. During the Huawei Northern Africa Night event on September 20, Terry HE, President […]

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Dubai Chambers unveils ‘The Deals Hub’ to unlock global trade

PR News Desk 27/09/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chambers has unveiled The Deals Hub, a new impact-driven platform that creates an innovative space for global business leaders and investors to announce partnerships and deals during the upcoming Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah in November. Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

Business GCC NEWS DESK UAE

UAE-based Gingo Partners Announces Successful Fundraising Campaign, Securing $350k to Fuel the Community and Investments

News Desk 11/08/2023

Abu Dhabi, August 11 – Gingo Partners, an Investor Outreach Service and Startup Community, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its fundraising campaign, securing $350k in capital from a group of business angels.  This investment will allow Gingo Partners to accelerate its vision of bringing inclusivity and diversity in venture capital and capitalize

Real Estate GCC UAE

New player Prosper Real Estate set to elevate UAE’s realty landscape with growth and investment opportunities

News Desk 03/08/2023

UAE, 3 August 2023 Prosper Real Estate, a leading Dubai-based real estate consultancy and brokerage firm, has emerged as a prominent player in the thriving Dubai real estate market, cementing its position as a trusted advisor to top multinational investors. With a record-breaking influx of six million tourists and a surge in real estate investments […]

Business

OAG Acquires Infare and Receives New Investment from Vitruvian Partners

Middle East News 247 29/07/2023

OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has acquired Infare, the leading provider of competitor air travel data, from Ventiga Capital in a deal valuing the combined entity at over US$500m. Together, OAG and Infare have an exciting journey ahead to leverage a truly market-leading end-to-end data platform to serve mission-critical air […]

Business GCC UAE

UAE and France review growing trade & investment exchanges

News Desk 14/07/2023

Abu Dhabi, 14 July 2023: H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, met with Olivier Becht, Minister-in-Charge of Foreign Trade, Attractiveness, and French Nationals Abroad; Nicolas Niemtchinow, French Ambassador to the UAE; and several other French government officials who are currently on an official visit to the UAE. The meeting explored the means […]