Semafor Gulf

Dubai’s latest jet-setters aren’t hedge funders or influencers, they’re poodles and pomeranians.

The world’s second-largest economy is increasingly looking to secure the raw materials needed to power its industrial ambitions.

Private equity giants’ $525 million Property Finder investment latest sign of growing interest in Middle East deals.

Drawing the human form was once considered haram, but now the kingdom is investing in its creative class.

Public Investment Fund’s governor says stalled LIV-PGA deal would boost golf.

The New York company will perform in Riyadh for three weeks each winter for five years, in exchange for a financial lifeline.

The Red Sea, responsible for 90% of Europe and Asia digital communications, has been the site of critical infrastructure attacks by the Houthis in Yemen.

The rhetoric is rising in the Middle East, just two weeks before dozens of nations are expected to back a Saudi-French plan to recognize a Palestinian state.

FDI inflows to Saudi hit $31.7 billion in 2024, up 24% from a year earlier, and are on track for another record this year.

The kingdom’s first issuance is a step toward shifting $180 billion in mortgages off bank balance sheets and into the hands of investors.

Saudi’s wealth fund and the Australian asset manager explore partnering on energy transition and digital infrastructure deals.

Under the terms of the deal, BlueFive will acquire a significant minority stake in Sidra, which has assets under management of $4.1 billion.