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16Wall Street Begins Syndicating $60 Billion Financing for Anthropic Chips
US banks have begun syndicating a $60 billion debt financing deal that enables Anthropic to lease Google chips, in the largest AI chip financing deal to date.
73% of Institutional Investors Plan to Increase Their Crypto Allocation
A survey revealed, as reported, that 73% of institutional investors plan to increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies, while spot Bitcoin fund assets surpassed $65 billion.
US Bitcoin Funds Record Highest Weekly Inflow Since October 2025
US spot Bitcoin funds attracted around $2.4 billion during the week of September 26, according to reports, recording the strongest weekly net inflow since October 2025.
Egypt Launches New Foreign Investment Strategy in Partnership with World Bank Targeting 16 Sectors
Egypt has launched a foreign direct investment strategy in partnership with the World Bank, defining 16 priority sectors to attract foreign capital and diversify sources of economic growth.
NEOM Redefines Its Project Following 'The Line' Scaling-Back and Cost Pressures
NEOM restructured its operations in January 2026, stepping back from 'The Line' model following escalating costs and implementation complexity, according to reports by AGBI and New Civil Engineer.
Public Investment Fund Approves 2026-2030 Plan with Increased Investment in Saudi Arabia
The Public Investment Fund has approved its 2026-2030 strategy, shifting toward domestic investment at the expense of foreign acquisitions, amidst assets exceeding $1.21 trillion.
Dubai Apartments Achieve 6.9% Rental Yield Compared to 4.5% for Villas as They Continue Attracting Investors
Residential apartments in Dubai record an average rental yield of 6.9%, outperforming villas at 4.5%, keeping the city a pivotal destination for investors seeking stable rental income.
Western Gold Funds Record Heavy Redemptions with Outflows of Around 74 Tonnes in June
According to reports, Western gold-backed exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows of approximately 74 tonnes during June, signaling a decline in Western institutional appetite for gold despite its rising prices.
Hospitality M&A Deals Jump 106% to $39.6 Billion in First Half of 2026
The value of M&A deals in the hospitality and leisure sector jumped by 106.8% year-on-year to reach $39.6 billion during the first half of 2026, despite a decline in the number of completed deals.
US ETF Assets Exceed $15.8 Trillion in Historic Record
US exchange-traded fund assets reached a historic record by surpassing $15.8 trillion, amid clear shifts towards international markets, fixed income, and artificial intelligence.
Saudi Arabia Scales Back "The Line" in NEOM and Reprioritizes After Spending $50 Billion
Reports reveal that Saudi Arabia has scaled back plans for the mega-project "The Line" in NEOM after spending over $50 billion, with only 2.4 kilometers completed out of a planned 170 kilometers.
Egypt Attracts $15.5 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment to Top African Nations
Egypt attracted $15.5 billion in foreign direct investment during the 2025/26 fiscal year, ranking first among investment destinations in Africa and continuing to improve its investment climate amid ongoing economic reforms.
Egyptian Exchange Approves Temporary Listing of MNT-Halan Operations with a Deadline of March 2027 to Complete IPO
The Egyptian Exchange approved the temporary listing of the Egyptian operations of financial technology firm MNT-Halan under the ticker HALN.CA, granting the company until mid-March 2027 to complete its initial public offering.
Saudi Public Investment Fund Showcases Opportunities to Wall Street Institutional Investors
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is launching a roadshow on Wall Street to attract new institutional capital, aiming to diversify its funding beyond government oil revenues.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Move Toward Activating Investment Protection Agreement Targeting $50 Billion
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are heading toward implementing a bilateral investment protection agreement as private Saudi investments in Egypt target $50 billion.
Suez Canal Economic Zone Attracts $7 Billion in One Year
The Suez Canal Economic Zone attracted nearly $7 billion in investments over a single year, with Chinese-linked projects accounting for a significant share of the total.
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The First Phone Call in the Gulf Isn't a Venture Fund!
In the US, government validates — then venture scales. The Gulf runs that sequence in reverse. And the implications for every deep-tech founder are enormous.
$500 Million Seeking a Buyer! Nigeria Achieves a Quantum Leap in the Knowledge Economy
Nigeria enters late 2026 with unprecedented financing capacity for research and innovation. However, the metric that will determine the ultimate success of this endeavor is the number of technologies that successfully transition into sustainable commercial contracts.