Friday, November 13, 2026

investment

Abu Dhabi News: Barings Opens Office

Barings has opened an office in Abu Dhabi. This move aims to strengthen the company's presence in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia offers new real estate visa, attracting $2bn investment

Saudi Arabia’s Premium real estate visas will attract high net worth investors to the Kingdom, according to analysis by global property experts Knight Frank. Muslim global high net worth individuals (HNWI) are prepared to spend $1.96bn on real estate in...

6 types of non-work residency visas available for expats

To establish the UAE as a premier destination for work, investment, entrepreneurship, education, and lifestyle, the Emirates has introduced a significant expansion of its visa scheme. With more than 9.06 million expats currently residing in the country, the UAE...

Crown Prince launches $3.2tn program to boost Saudi private sector

New program for investment partnership with state RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched an ambitious 12 trillion riyal ($3.2 trillion) program on Tuesday to boost the role of the private sector in diversifying the economy, increasing resilience and supporting sustainable growth. Under the...

Investment guide: Are Certificate of Deposits (CDs) worth your money?

Dubai: When looking at a safe means to invest in an uncertain environment or just to ensure that you have enough saved up for a rainy day, instead of setting aside idle cash that won’t get you returns, there’s...

How to optimise your monthly budget with cash and cards

Residents in the UAE prefer to use a mix of cash and cards for their daily transactions, with a higher propensity to use credit cards that earn them rewards in return for their outgoing expenditure. According to a 2019 survey...

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Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.

Thrissur Singer Mahfooz Kamal Wins UAE Mappilappattu Contest While Working in Dubai

Mahfooz Kamal, a young vocalist from Thrissur, has secured first place in a UAE‑based Mappilappattu competition while maintaining a sales role in Dubai. His achievements add to a series of state‑level titles earned since 2016.

GFH aims to double assets to $50bn, seeks Saudi listing and Bahrain stake buyout

GFH announced a target to increase managed assets to $50 billion within three years, driven by strategic acquisitions. The group also plans to acquire a controlling share in Al Saif Real Estate and consider a Saudi market listing.

Bahrain Hosts Sixth GCC Cyber Defence Exercise with Five Member Nations

The sixth Gulf cyber exercise took place in Bahrain, bringing together cybersecurity experts from five GCC countries. Leaders highlighted the importance of coordinated training and skill development.

Rohit Sharma greets audience in Malayalam, hails Sanju Samson as favourite “Chetta”

Rohit Sharma surprised a live audience by using Malayalam on his “Family Full House” program, naming Sanju Samson as his favourite “Chetta.” The exchange sparked applause as the duo prepares for the ongoing ODI series in New Zealand.