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The UAE’s non-oil economy pressed on in August, but the gears didn’t turn smoothly. Production gained pace, yet sales slipped to their weakest stretch in more than four years, leaving growth looking increasingly fragile. The latest purchasing managers’ index landed at 53.3—just above July’s 49-month low of 52.9. The reading still signals expansion, but the …

UAE’s Growth Engine Slows: Output Lifts but Sales Falter in August Read More »

Etihad Airways has billions mapped out for the skies ahead—but selling shares isn’t on the flight plan just yet. Speaking from Chicago, CEO Antonoaldo Neves made it clear the Abu Dhabi-based airline is in no hurry to go public. The company, he said, has enough financial muscle to power through its $20 billion expansion strategy …

Etihad Charts Its Own Course: Growth Fueled Without IPO Pressure Read More »

The spotlight turns to Cairo this week as the Central Bank of Egypt prepares for a decision that could reshape the country’s economic momentum. With inflation cooling and stability gradually taking root, the Monetary Policy Committee is expected to loosen its grip on interest rates, shifting from defense to growth. For months, Egypt has lived …

Egypt’s Central Bank Weighs Bold Rate Cut as Inflation Retreats, Growth Pressures Mount Read More »

From Riyadh’s skyline to the Kingdom’s balance sheets, Saudi Arabia’s growth story continues to hold strong. The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) convened this week to examine a sweeping set of reports pointing to the nation’s fifth straight quarter of expansion, with non-oil activities powering much of the advance. The Ministry of Economy …

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Pulse: CEDA Charts Fifth Quarter of Momentum Read More »

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has tapped global debt markets with a bold $1.25 billion Tier 2 green bond, locking in strong investor appetite and marking another milestone in the Kingdom’s sustainable finance drive. The deal, which carries a 10-year maturity, priced at a spread of 220 basis points over U.S. Treasuries—tighter than the initial guidance …

Saudi Awwal Bank Secures $1.25 Billion in Landmark 10-Year Green Bond Sale Read More »

Saudi-based WSM for Information Technology is gearing up for a major fundraising move, unveiling plans to launch a sukuk programme worth up to SAR 500 million ($133.3 million). The initiative, still awaiting regulatory clearance, is designed to strengthen the company’s financial muscle, covering day-to-day operations while fueling its broader expansion strategy. To steer the process, …

WSM Plots $133 Million Sukuk Drive to Power Growth Ambitions Read More »

Abu Dhabi’s housing market just set a new milestone: sales of ready villas and townhouses have jumped 72% in the first half of 2025, marking the strongest performance in four years. Between January and June, around 700 ready units changed hands, driven by families seeking more space and investors chasing strong rental yields and long-term …

Abu Dhabi’s Villa Market Surges as Buyers Flock to Ready Homes Read More »

Shuaa Capital is setting the stage for its next chapter, announcing the appointment of Nabil Al Rantisi as Group CEO, effective September 1. The Dubai-listed investment firm is betting on his leadership to drive expansion, unlock new revenue streams, and sharpen its presence across the region and beyond. Outgoing chief Wafik Ben Mansour, who steered …

Shuaa Capital Hands the Reins to Nabil Al Rantisi as New Growth Era Begins Read More »

The race to fuel the world’s AI revolution just received a nuclear boost. CE-Ventures, the venture arm of Crescent Enterprises, has joined a heavyweight group of investors in a \$100 million Series B funding round for Aalo Atomics, a fast-rising US nuclear technology company. The round, led by Valor Equity Partners and joined by Fine …

Atomic Leap: CE-Ventures Backs \$100M Push to Power AI With Nuclear Energy Read More »

Dubai’s property market is no stranger to bold experiments, but Binghatti Capital is raising the bar with a move that blends real estate ambition with financial innovation. The asset management arm of Binghatti Group is rolling out a \$1 billion Shariah-compliant investment platform, with private credit sitting firmly at its core. At the heart of …

Binghatti Capital Bets Big on Private Credit to Power Subcontractors and Fast-Track Returns Read More »