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14 MENA IPOs raise $2.4 billion in Q1 2025, proceeds surge 106 percent

Saudi Arabia's Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction led the quarter with the highest proceeds

Alpha Dhabi Holding reports $1.2 billion adjusted EBITDA, $4.7 billion revenue growth of 23 percent

Company’s diverse portfolio has been crucial for driving revenue growth and enhancing profitability

Saudi flynas plans IPO with 51.26 million ordinary shares, 30 percent of total capital

IPO will include 33.83 million existing shares sold by current shareholders and treasury stock 

Dubai real estate sets new record: April sales transactions surge 94 percent to $16.91 billion

Primary property segment led the charge, with sales touching AED34.2 billion in value

DMCC launches new SPV and holding licenses to boost business flexibility in Dubai

New licenses eliminate physical office lease requirements, providing cost-effective solutions for modern businesses 

MENA startup funding grows 300 percent to $228.4 million in April 2025

Saudi Arabia led MENA startup funding during the month, attracting $158.5 million across eight deals

Dubai 24-carat gold prices up AED8; global rates surpass $3,360 amid safe-haven demand

Market analysts predict that any dovish signals from the Fed could further support gold prices

UAE and Croatia explore opportunities in new economy, tourism and advanced technology

Focus on creating a flexible business environment to boost investment and dialogue between both nations 

Abu Dhabi and Japan eye stronger ties in clean energy, hydrogen and AI as free trade deal talks progress

Abu Dhabi to deepen cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, AI, life sciences and next-generation technologies 

Dubai ranks first globally in attracting cultural, creative greenfield FDI projects in 2024

Dubai's creative sector has held this position for 3 consecutive years, attracting AED 18.86 billion in FDI capital inflows in 2024

Saudi Arabia non-oil sector employment climbs, reflecting continued growth momentum

Saudi Arabia's economy grew 2.7 percent in Q1, driven by non-oil sector activities and diversification

Dubai Holding launches city’s first IPO of 2025, to float 12.5 percent of Dubai Residential REIT on DFM

Dubai Residential REIT is expected to be the GCC’s largest listed REIT, with a gross asset value of AED21.63 billion