Investment & Capital

Gulf Sovereign wealth funds have become one of the most important forces shaping the Gulf’s position in the global economy. Backed by decades of energy revenues and increasingly ambitious national development strategies, Gulf states are using these investment institutions to build wealth beyond oil, acquire strategic assets, develop new industries, and strengthen economic relationships around

Abu Dhabi real estate is becoming an increasingly important destination for international capital. The emirate’s property market recorded AED 117 billion in transactions during the first half of 2026, while foreign direct investment in real estate reached AED 13.8 billion. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), real estate transaction value increased 112%

Artificial intelligence is changing the way investors think about technology, infrastructure and economic growth. For the United Arab Emirates, that shift has created an opportunity to position itself not only as a user of AI, but also as a destination for capital, companies and infrastructure built around the technology. The latest investment activity suggests that

For decades, oil has been central to the UAE’s economic story. But the country’s growth model is becoming increasingly broad, with trade, investment, tourism, finance, manufacturing, technology, logistics and other non-oil sectors playing a larger role. The shift is visible in the latest trade figures. In the first half of 2026, the UAE’s non-oil foreign

The United Arab Emirates has developed into one of the Middle East’s most prominent destinations for international business and investment. Its position between Asia, Europe, and Africa, combined with modern infrastructure, economic diversification and a relatively open business environment, has helped the country attract companies and investors from around the world. Foreign direct investment (FDI)