MENA AI funding rises 81% to $678m in H1 2026
The region's AI and AI-enabled companies raised $678 million in the first half of 2026, up 81 percent from the same period in 2025.
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UAE ranks first among emerging family office centres with 74.0 score
The Emirates exceeded four established centres including the US and UK in a Global Citizen Solutions assessment of 33 jurisdictions.
London Square plans 9,000 UK homes over five years with £5bn value
The Aldar Properties unit will deliver homes across 30 sites targeting affordable, build-to-rent and investor segments.
UAE financial wealth forecast to reach $2.1tn by 2030, BCG reports
Ultra-high-net-worth residents projected to rise from 500 to 800 individuals over the period.
UAE's Future 100 initiative secures $100 million for 53 startups
Third cohort honoured as applications open for next edition in October.
Temasek Holdings to open Abu Dhabi and Riyadh offices in 2027
The Singapore state investment firm plans two regional hubs pending local approvals, expanding its global network to 15 offices.
Musafir Holdings to acquire full ownership of Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com operator
The UAE travel group will buy the remaining 75 per cent stake in FLYCT MEA Holdings from founding management, subject to regulatory approval.
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Mubadala acquires Luckin Coffee stake in $1 billion transaction
Abu Dhabi investor takes minority position alongside Centurium Capital in China coffee platform operator.
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OGold and Valura.ai integrate gold into AI-driven portfolios
Partnership enables UAE investors to access Shariah-compliant gold and silver from 1 dirham alongside global equities within single platform.