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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 »

The Qatar Central Bank reported a modest but steady rise in its international reserves and foreign currency liquidity, which climbed 2.21% year-on-year in March to QAR 261.972 billion. The figure edges above the QAR 256.300 billion recorded during the same period a year earlier, reflecting incremental growth across select components of the country’s external buffers. …

Qatar’s Reserve Chest Swells as Gold Gains Offset Dip in Overseas Holdings Read More »

Saudi Investment Bank has opened the books for a private placement of Additional Tier 1 sukuk, tapping investors as part of its broader SAR 5 billion issuance framework aimed at strengthening capital buffers. The offer will remain available until May 7, 2026, and is restricted to investors who meet the eligibility criteria set by the …

SAIB Tests Investor Appetite With Fresh AT1 Sukuk Under SAR 5bn Programme Read More »

Commercial Bank of Dubai is preparing to close the chapter on a $600 million debt issuance, signalling an early exit from the perpetual securities it floated in 2020. The lender confirmed it will activate the call option attached to its additional tier 1 instruments, paving the way for redemption later this month. The securities are …

CBD Moves to Pull $600 Million AT1 Bonds from Markets Read More »

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital has wrapped up its latest Brazil-focused investment vehicle, locking in roughly $900 million and surpassing expectations in the process. The fund — its third dedicated to opportunities in Latin America’s largest economy — closed above its $750 million target, signaling strong appetite from global investors for Brazil-linked deals. Mubadala Capital itself …

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Doubles Down on Brazil With $900 Million Opportunity Fund Read More »