Abu Dhabi, UAE – Barings, one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion underscores Barings’ commitment to the Middle East and its confidence in the region’s long-term growth, resilience, and investment opportunities. The Abu Dhabi office follows the successful launch of Barings’ […]
Nasdaq Dubai Sustains Strong Momentum in Q1 2026, Raising over $8bln in Fixed Income Listings
Dubai, UAE – Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in Q1 2026, raising over USD 8 billion, bringing the total outstanding debt listings to USD 149 billion. The performance reflects sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets. Activity during the quarter largely reflects transactions completed in the first two months, […]
Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” Launches “iMarkaz Invest” to Expand Digital Trading Access Across Global Markets
Kuwait: Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced the launch of “iMarkaz Invest”, a next-generation digital trading platform designed to enhance the client experience and expand access to financial markets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US through a secure, intuitive, and efficient digital interface. The launch of “iMarkaz Invest” represents a key milestone in Markaz’s […]
Vault22 Launches AI-Powered Wealth Platform in the UAE
The unified platform integrates budgeting, investing, and Shariah-compliant solutions. Dubai, UAE, March 2026: Fintech platform Vault22 has launched in the United Arab Emirates, introducing an AI-powered wealth platform designed to help individuals budget, save, and invest more effectively through a single digital application. At its core, Vault22 is designed to simplify how people manage money. […]
Elevate Financial Services launches in the UAE to champion unconventional investing for modern markets
Dubai, UAE: Investors in today’s fast-moving markets face rigid wealth management models, limited access to tactical strategies, and a lack of transparency. These are barriers that often prevent them from capturing opportunities or preserving capital effectively. Elevate Financial Services LLC has launched in the UAE to help overcome these challenges, offering an unconventional, liquidity-focused approach designed […]
Abu Dhabi’s ADIA Invests in Hong Kong’s Dignari Capital Partners
Source: Zawya A unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has invested in Dignari Capital Partners (DCP), a Hong Kong‑based private credit investment manager. The wholly owned subsidiary of the sovereign wealth fund committed capital to Dignari’s Asia Pacific Developed Markets Private Credit Strategy, a fund focused on real estate‑linked private credit opportunities. The […]
Nahda Capital Partners files for registration of inaugural private equity fund in ADGM
Dubai, UAE – Nahda Capital Partners, a newly established private equity platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has filed for the registration of its inaugural private equity fund this week as it prepares to launch investment activities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). “Nahda” in Arabic refers to a renaissance a renewal and resurgence. […]
XTB launches in-app emergency lock offering investors a new level of account security
UAE – Dubai: Today, the XTB investment app launched emergency lock, a new security feature that helps clients protect their assets quickly. If a login looks suspicious or something feels off, clients can now block withdrawals, card payments, and asset sales with a single tap to keep their money safe. Financial scams and data breaches are […]
Investcorp announces close of second GP staking fund with $1.1bln in commitments
Manama, Bahrain – Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, today announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion to Investcorp Strategic Capital Partners II and associated vehicles (together, “ISCP II”), inclusive of $1.1 billion of fund commitments and an additional $155 million of committed co-investment […]
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited inaugurates it’s DIFC Branch
Dubai: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (ICICI Prudential AMC), one of India’s largest asset management company, today inaugurated its branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (‘DIFC’), marking a significant step in its overseas expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to serving institutional and wealth investors across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)and Africa region. The […]