Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, has significantly increased its ownership in Aldar Properties, raising its stake to 28.03 percent. This move solidifies Mubadala’s position in one of the largest property development firms listed in Abu Dhabi as the company enhances its focus on residential, commercial, and recurring-income initiatives. The increase from a previous stake of 27.01 percent...
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