ADNOC Distribution has struck a definitive agreement to acquire the entire shareholding of Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA), advancing a transaction valued at roughly **$1 billion** that significantly expands the UAE energy retailer’s presence across Africa. The acquisition, which remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close in **2027**. Although ADNOC Distribution will …
The resilience of Gulf banking systems in the second half of 2026 will depend largely on whether the ceasefire between the United States and Iran evolves into a durable peace agreement, according to a new assessment by Fitch Ratings. The ratings agency said the credit strength of banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has …
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm BlueFive Capital has emerged as one of the lead investors in a funding round worth nearly $3 billion for Chinese artificial intelligence startup Kling AI, a company specializing in AI-powered video generation. The latest capital injection places Kling AI’s valuation at approximately $18 billion, underscoring growing investor confidence in the rapidly …
The UAE’s non-oil private sector recorded its slowest pace of expansion in more than five years during June, as lingering geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, coupled with cautious consumer spending and rising business costs, weighed on economic activity. According to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), the seasonally adjusted headline reading slipped …
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) posted a remarkable financial performance in 2025, with consolidated net profit climbing 152 percent year-on-year to SR65.1 billion ($17.33 billion), underscoring the growing strength of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund as it scales its global investment strategy. The sharp rise compares with SR25.8 billion recorded a year earlier and …
Major stock markets across the Gulf traded higher on Wednesday, with investors favouring financial and energy shares despite lingering uncertainty surrounding the latest diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. Markets remained watchful as high-level discussions involving Washington and Tehran continued through Qatari mediation rather than direct engagement. Senior U.S. representatives arrived in Doha …
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Mashreqbank has successfully completed a $500 million perpetual Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance after attracting investor demand that exceeded $1 billion, allowing the Dubai-based lender to price the deal tighter than initial guidance. The perpetual non-call 5.5-year securities were issued at par and carry a fixed annual coupon of 6.625%, translating into a yield …
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Bahrain-based alternative asset manager Investcorp is preparing to invest another $350 million across three to four companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through its $750 million Golden Horizon Partnership fund, reinforcing its long-term strategy of backing established family-owned enterprises with regional growth ambitions. The fund, launched in partnership with China Investment Corporation, has already …
Abu Dhabi-based XRG and Italy’s Eni are expanding their footprint in Argentina’s fast-growing energy sector after striking separate agreements with state-controlled oil producer YPF to take minority positions in three strategic upstream assets tied to the country’s flagship LNG ambitions. Under the agreements, XRG and Eni will each hold a 32% interest in the Meseta …
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ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has sharply upgraded its financial outlook for 2026, pointing to significantly stronger profitability than previously anticipated as demand across its shipping operations continues to outperform expectations. The Abu Dhabi-listed logistics and maritime company now expects net profit to climb in the high-60% range this year, a substantial improvement from …
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