Wa’ed Ventures and Maydan will collaborate on finding, backing, and mentoring founders as they launch and grow their startups in the kingdom
equity investments
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blockchain technology
What are the top investment themes for 2022?
2021 has proved out to be a mixed bag of results. What does 2022 have in store?
Emerging Markets
Amundi’s cash-rich Gulf clients look beyond US to China, India
Some regional sovereign wealth funds are also taking large positions in exchange-traded funds, targeting sector plays including infrastructure and real estate
Emirates NBD
Why Dubai-based Emirates NBD updated its market outlook from bullish to constructive
The bank shares its regional and global outlook for the next six months, including equity and fixed income assets investment recommendations
consumer brands
UAE’s Covetor to invest $50m in bringing emerging brands to market
Start-up aims to disrupt traditional retail investment model by supporting brands in creating their growth
Afterpay
Dubai-based Postpay secures $10m investment to fund MENA growth
Equity investment was secured from AP Ventures and global BNPL leader Afterpay
consumer brands
Why the Middle East is the ‘retirement home’ of emerging global consumer brands
Traditional investor mind-set and limited funding after the early stages makes the region one of the ‘hard markets’ for international young brands
energy investments
Qatar says big oil keen to invest in $29bn gas expansion
Qatar Petroleum executives have jetted around the globe in recent months to strike competitive deals with the fastest growing customers
2021 Predictions
Investment predictions: where your money might fare best in 2021
Changes in equity returns, market share shopping & international green appeal, forecasts Shuaa CEO Jassim Alseddiqi