Adnoc Drilling Co., a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates’ largest oil producer, plans to secure approximately $1 billion in financing this year. This funding will help the company refinance expiring debts and support investments and dividends, as Chief Financial Officer Youssef Salem detailed in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The company has around $750...
UAE’s tech and telecommunications group e& is making strides in Europe with its latest acquisition of a Serbian cable TV and internet services provider, valued at 825 million euros. This move is part of e&’s strategy to expand its presence in the region. The acquisition will be managed by e& PPF Telecom Group BV, a...
Capital Haus, a prominent global financial concierge service, has announced its acquisition of Grow Your Wealth, a firm specializing in investment advisory, retirement savings, and taxation services. This strategic move enhances Capital Haus’s position in the private wealth sector, adding an additional $150 million in funds under management (FUM) and reinforcing its commitment to delivering...
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,...
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...
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....
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, 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 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,...
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...