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Dubai South has unveiled a fresh package of incentives aimed at companies operating within its Free Zone, signaling a push to maintain business momentum and strengthen the emirate’s economic pulse. The move forms part of broader efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s free zone landscape while easing operational pressures on firms. The newly introduced …

Dubai South Rolls Out Business Perks to Keep Growth Engine Running Read More »

Dubai’s commercial property landscape is no longer chasing sheer deal volume — it’s chasing bigger tickets. The first quarter of 2026 showed a market recalibrating toward high-value acquisitions, pushing overall sales to new highs even as the number of transactions cooled slightly. A new market assessment notes that 3,619 commercial units changed hands during the …

Dubai’s Commercial Realty Shifts Gears as Deal Values Surge Past $10 Billion Despite Fewer Transactions Read More »

The Middle East and North Africa’s equity capital markets opened the year in near-standstill mode, with issuance shrinking to a trickle and dealmaking activity plunging sharply. Total equity and equity-linked proceeds for the first quarter amounted to just $472.9 million — a dramatic 91% drop compared with the same period a year earlier. Deal activity …

Gulf Listings Freeze as MENA Equity Deals Collapse in Start-of-Year Drought Read More »

Gulf stock markets opened Thursday with a split personality, as traders balanced cautious optimism over a potential end to the Iran conflict against lingering uncertainty in energy flows and regional diplomacy. The mood was neither risk-on nor risk-off — just a measured wait-and-see. Dubai emerged as the early bright spot. Its main index climbed 1.4%, …

Gulf Markets Drift as Geopolitics Overshadows Early Gains Read More »

Dubai’s property market kept its momentum alive in March, with resale activity alone crossing $4.19 billion, underscoring continued appetite from long-term investors and end users alike. The month saw 3,308 secondary transactions valued at AED15.39 billion, generating a collective gain of AED4.6 billion for sellers. Figures released by fäm Properties paint a picture of resilience. …

Dubai’s Secondary Property Deals Top $4.19bn as Investors Cash In and Rents Climb Read More »

Dar Global has secured a $250 million syndicated term loan, strengthening its financial firepower as it accelerates ambitions beyond its existing portfolio. The London-listed developer is positioning the funding as a catalyst for expansion across select international markets, while also speeding up progress on projects already in motion. The facility was arranged by Emirates NBD …

Dar Global Locks In $250 Million Boost to Fuel International Property Push Read More »

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties has secured a fresh AED 5 billion ($1.36 billion) revolving credit facility tied to sustainability goals, adding significant muscle to its balance sheet and extending its financial flexibility. The five-year syndicated deal comes as the developer sharpens its liquidity profile and reinforces access to capital amid ongoing expansion. With the new …

Abu Dhabi Developer Bolsters War Chest With $1.36 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Line Read More »

A notable shift is unfolding in the debt capital markets arena as Khaled Darwish prepares to leave HSBC for a new role at Bank of America. The move comes amid a string of high-level departures that are quietly reshaping leadership across regional capital-raising teams. Darwish most recently steered HSBC’s Debt Capital Markets business across Central …

Deal-Making Desk Shuffle: Senior DCM Banker Switches from HSBC to Bank of America Read More »

Rising geopolitical tension may be rattling markets, but banks across the Gulf appear to be holding their ground. Analysts say institutions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates remain well-positioned, with solid fundamentals cushioning them against external shocks. According to a recent assessment, even if discount rates climb by one percentage point, valuation targets …

Gulf Banks Stand Firm as Regional Storm Clouds Gather Read More »

Saudi Arabia is weaving its environmental ambitions with cultural preservation, setting in motion a plan to transform dozens of heritage landmarks into eco-cultural destinations spread across national parks. A cooperation agreement between the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and the Heritage Commission outlines the blueprint. The partnership aims to restore historic …

Saudi Arabia Maps Out Green Heritage Trail Across 27 National Park Sites Read More »