Middle East
CapitaLand eyes Gulf region’s ‘deep, liquid pools of capital’, investments in logistics, hospitality
Real asset manager intends to grow its presence and engage investors in the region, as the oil-producing nations reinvent themselves
HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
The bank has focused its growth efforts on regions such as Asia and the Middle East
Middle East oil market weakens as glut concerns gain traction
The IEA, meanwhile, projects output will exceed consumption by 3.8 million barrels a day in 2026
Asset manager Guggenheim plans Saudi presence as part of Gulf investment push
The firm has an office in Dubai and is in the process of getting licenced in Abu Dhabi
Saudi prince faces big task turning Trump pledges into real wins
The bounty moves Riyadh-Washington relations beyond oil, but falls short of the robust deals Saudi Arabia was pushing for
SBF launches Singapore Enterprise Centre in Dubai, first in Middle East, to support companies’ expansion
The region has seen growing interest from Singapore businesses
KKR opens Abu Dhabi office in deepening foray into Middle East
Other private equity firms have been expanding in the region too
Singapore-Bahrain commercial court partnership opens Middle East gateway for local law firms
Construction, energy and banking disputes could flow to local firms – though it may take up to a decade to realise the partnership’s potential
International commercial court networks can help spot cross-border legal trends, says Singapore chief justice
Such issues could include contractual interpretations, the legal status of cryptocurrency assets and emerging issues around generative AI
Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore
The partnership is part of a broader vision to create a network of hub courts specialising in commercial law
