UAE’s NMDC Energy, previously known as National Petroleum Construction Company, is making a significant move into the offshore wind sector with plans to invest $500 million in a specialized offshore vessel. This marks a major shift for the company, which has traditionally focused on oil and gas projects. Speaking to The National, Ahmed Al Dhaheri,...
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Arcapita Opens Abu Dhabi Office to Boost Regional Investments
Arcapita Group Holdings Limited, a global leader in alternative investments, has moved to strengthen its regional presence by opening a new office in Abu Dhabi. The expansion follows the company’s recent approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate in the UAE, signaling its commitment to the country as a key hub for private...
UAE-Germany Forum Strengthens Economic Ties with New Investments
The UAE and Germany have reaffirmed their strong economic partnership during the UAE-German Business Forum held in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The event brought together senior officials, business leaders, and private sector representatives from both nations to explore collaboration in key sectors such as clean energy, advanced technology, and logistics....
UAE Billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor Halts Lebanon Investments
Emirati billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has announced he is halting his investments in Lebanon, citing personal safety concerns and the country’s ongoing instability. Speaking to Reuters, Al Habtoor revealed that he had been threatened with being “slaughtered and killed” last year, a threat that pushed him to abandon plans for a media venture in...
ADQ and Orion Resource Partners Launch $1.2 Billion Joint Venture in Metals and Mining Sector
ADQ, a prominent global sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and supply chains, has partnered with Orion Resource Partners, a global investment firm specializing in metals and materials. Together, they have established a new joint venture based in Abu Dhabi that will invest strategically in the metals and mining sector, aiming to enhance supply chain...
Foreign Investors Pour $3 Billion into GCC Stocks in Three Months
Foreign investors have shown strong interest in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stock markets, investing a net $3 billion in just three months, according to Zawya and Kamco Invest. Between October and December 2024, both institutional and retail foreign investors actively purchased equities across the region. The surge in investments was fueled by robust IPO activity,...
Ajman DED Launches ‘Investor Statement’ Project
The Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) has introduced a new project called the “Investor Statement,” designed to improve the investment climate in the emirate. The initiative aligns with Ajman Vision 2030’s goal of building a sustainable economy. The project will provide investors with regular electronic updates about their licences and permits. These...
Eagle Hills Commits Over $5.5 Billion to Transform Georgia’s Cities
Eagle Hills, a global real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Georgia to invest over $5.5 billion in two transformative urban projects. According to the Emirates News Agency, this partnership aims to reshape Georgia’s cities of Tbilisi and Batumi, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and...
PureHealth Acquires Majority Stake in European Hospital Group
PureHealth, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, has confirmed its acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group, a major private hospital operator in Greece and Cyprus. The deal, valued at $2.3 billion, marks PureHealth’s significant entry into the European healthcare market. Hellenic Healthcare operates 10 hospitals and 16 diagnostic centers across...
Elm to Buy Thiqah from Saudi PIF for $907 Million
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the sale of Thiqah, a business services firm, to Elm for $907 million (SAR3.4 billion). The deal, which was reported by Gulf Business, aligns with PIF’s strategy to support the country’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030 by strengthening key sectors like information and communications technology (ICT)....