investment

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

DP World, British International Investment pump $35 million into Congo’s first deepwater port

The project aims to unlock Congo's trade potential and boost its economy

Dubai Chambers expands China ties further, partners with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Agreement to promote collaboration between companies in Dubai and China to boost bilateral trade and investment in both markets

Manufacturing sector’s 9.2 percent expansion boosts Oman’s economic growth in Q1 2024

Oman's 10th Five-Year Plan aims to boost manufacturing's GDP contribution from 10 percent to 12.2 percent by 2025

Oman’s Nizwa: A thriving industrial hub with $1.23 billion investment, 173 projects

A 78,000 square meter residential project is being planned and will be open for investment soon

Saudi Arabia’s logistics master plan to be launched at the upcoming GLF 2024 in October

Over 10,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, and industry leaders, will convene in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s PIF surpasses $765 billion in AUM, delivering 8.7 percent average annual shareholder return

Since its inception, PIF has achieved an average total shareholder return of 8.7 percent per year

DMCC seeks to expand UAE-U.S. trade, investment flows across key sectors

DMCC is currently home to over 45 percent of the 1,500 American businesses in the UAE

Dubai Chambers, China Construction Bank partner to boost trade and investment cooperation

This deal will foster knowledge sharing and expertise exchange, strengthening support for businesses and investors

Emerging markets and the growth of branded residences  

Dubai positions itself as a global hub for this segment 

How global aircraft chartering is revolutionizing corporate travel 

Companies spend about $111.7 billion on business travel every year 

GCC’s aviation sector soars as a key economic driver 

Robust infrastructure, strategic location vital to the growth of the industry and the region’s economy

Harnessing public-private partnerships to transform local economies  

PPPs attract investments, create jobs and develop new capabilities 

Sharjah Investment Forum 2024: Driving investment in a smart economy

Last year’s edition gathered over 2,800 attendees and featured more than 135 speakers

Efficient processes and enhanced investor appeal drive growth in Abu Dhabi 

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently unveiled the Unified Economic License, a key strategy driving the Emirate's growth 

Spreading her wings: Amira Sajwani on continuing a family legacy

Ventures into her own with innovative new ideas, while being deeply rooted in the family’s core business and strengths

Ajman Chamber launches strategy to attract investment, foster innovation, and drive economic growth

The Chamber aims for financial sustainability and efficient resource management

Egypt’s private sector fuels 37 percent of investment, driven by 293 reforms

The report shows that 64 percent of measures focused on boosting investment and industry

DFM, SZSE partner to strengthen UAE-China capital market ties, enhance cross-border investment

This partnership will foster joint initiatives like roadshows, seminars, research collaborations, and training programs

Growing GCC interest drives $3.66 billion real estate market in Oman

The number of properties registered to GCC citizens surged by 5.2 percent to 666, compared to 633 in 2023 

Dubai Chambers, Bank of China partner to support investors, enhance bilateral trade

Agreement signing coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and China

What does Egypt’s new carbon market mean for the future of climate finance?

The move is a step towards a mandatory market, requiring carbon reduction projects and emissions calculations

Abu Dhabi’s ADX, Armenia Securities Exchange partner to promote market development, innovation

Agreement to pave the way for the inclusion of the Armenia Securities Exchange as a member of the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub

Abu Dhabi’s real estate FDI jumps 225 percent to $893 million in H1 2024

During the first half of 2024, Abu Dhabi recorded 12,439 real estate transaction activities with a value of AED36.2 billion