JLL Capital Markets has successfully advised on the sale of a strategically located serviced apartment tower in Dubai, leveraging its extensive global investor network to connect international capital with regional opportunities. This transaction marks the inaugural operational acquisition in
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Mashreq Capital, a leading asset manager based in DIFC since 2005, today announced the launch of BITMAC, a groundbreaking multi-asset investment fund designed to transform retail investing. As one of the first professionally managed mutual funds to seamlessly combine equities, fixed income, gold, and Bitcoin exposure via ETFs, BITMAC offers retail investors an innovative,
AI’s reality check: Why investors want proof, not promises In our view, AI remains one of the most powerful forces reshaping markets, but the tone is changing. Strong earnings from leading chipmakers e.g., Nvidia’s Q3 FY2026 revenue grew 62% YoY (Source: Nvidia Investor Relations) reassure investors that demand is real, yet the sharp swings […]
As the global economy approaches the close of 2025, investors face a landscape defined by record valuations, shifting fiscal narratives, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. According to the 2025/26 Market Outlook by FOREX.com, markets are entering a period of cautious transition, marked by policy fatigue, liquidity shifts, and the emerging realities of a second U.S.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has teamed up with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to streamline access to corporate banking services for SMEs and larger enterprises within the RAKEZ ecosystem. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Compass Coworking Centre by Hamad […]
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has continued to deliver strong operational and financial results during 2025, building upon the solid performance achieved in the first half of the year. Emaar’s diversified portfolio and strategic focus on quality, customer experience, and sustainability have driven consistent growth across its property development, retail, hospitality,
US Markets The SPX posted a modest gain of 0.2% yesterday, mainly driven by the Mag 7 stocks. Amazon rose 4% after announcing a multi-year strategic partnership with OpenAI. However, the broader market ended in the red, with over 300 index members retreating. The NDX gained 0.5%. From a fundamental standpoint, the index continues to […]
7X’s National Network for Logistics (NXN) signed a cooperation agreement with the Sharjah Investors Services Center (SAEED), to deliver an integrated suite of digital and logistics services to strengthen the Emirate’s business and investment ecosystem. The agreement empowers SAEED to adopt ‘Wayn’, the UAE’s Digital P.O. Box, as a secure platform to facilitate
Following a spectacular opening day, Cityscape Qatar 2025 surged into day two at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center with momentum and energy. Day two delivered a fascinating showcase of innovation, immersive activations, and strategic collaboration that cemented the event’s status as the must-attend platform for the sector. The day opened with a private session […]
Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to further strengthen ties with global economic powerhouses, develop a competitive business ecosystem, and empower the private sector are part of the emirate’s multi-dimensional strategy to futureproof its economy, said His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI). Addressing
Retail investors in the UAE are choosing Okta and Salesforce shares in Q3 as the companies advanced in cybersecurity and AI-driven customer solutions, according to the latest quarterly data from trading and investing platform eToro. eToro looked at which companies saw the biggest proportionate change in holders in Q3 2025, while also looking at the […]
Investors who hesitated during predicted slowdowns in Dubai’s real estate sector missed significant opportunities as the market entered new phases of growth and development, a property expert said today. Those now seeking the best returns, with Dubai real estate on course to break more records in 2025, are advised to focus on well-planned, high-quality developments, […]
Dubai real estate investors have been warned not to rely on forecasts of price corrections based solely on new supply data, and anchor their decisions on much broader key market signals. In recent months, rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s, as well as other real estate specialists, have pointed towards price corrections of around 15% by […]
Gold has surged to a fresh record high at USD 3,547 per ounce, extending an already strong year that has seen the yellow metal gain 34% year to date. Silver has provided further support to the sector, trading above USD 40 for the first time in 14 years, leaving it up 41% year to date. […]
Regal London, one of the UK’s most forward-thinking real estate developers, has just wrapped up its annual ‘Summer in London’ series, welcoming a vibrant mix of clients and broker partners from across the GCC region. Timed to coincide with the peak summer travel season from the Middle East to the UK, this year’s edition featured […]
A whopping 85% of UAE-based retail investors are currently invested in local stocks, and many are buying even more in response to global trade tensions, based on the latest edition of the UAE Retail Investor Beat by trading and investing platform eToro. Strong belief in the UAE economy and markets The study, which surveyed 1,000 […]
Tom Alweendo, Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. Alweendo – who led Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy from 2018 until March 2025 – recently launched […]
St. James’s Place (SJP), a FTSE-listed global financial advisory firm with over one million customers and $245 billion in assets under management, released the July 2025 edition of its CIO Quarterly Insights, titled “Red Caps and the US Concentration Conundrum”. The latest insights, authored by Angelina Lai, Chief Investment Officer for Asia & Middle East, […]
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 […]
Macro data and monetary policy Q: Will the Fed hint at a September rate cut? A: While a July cut is unlikely, the decision is unlikely to be unanimous. A dissent from key members such as Waller or Bowman could shift market expectations toward a September move. That would likely trigger a rally in bonds […]





























