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pymnts.comai12 days ago
Gulf Funds Invest in xAI, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI
Saudi Arabia's PIF and UAE entities have placed billions into U.S. AI companies. The investments coincide with planned public listings for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
moneysense.cafinance19 days ago
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Spent Nearly $26 Billion in Three Months
Five major Gulf funds from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar increased dealmaking activity from March through May. The spending occurred despite expectations that regional conflict would reduce investment.
680news.comworld34 days ago
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest in DRC Critical Minerals
Gulf sovereign wealth funds from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have committed capital to mining projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investments occur alongside U.S. and Chinese efforts to secure supplies of copper, cobalt, and other minerals used…
marketwatch.comfinance40 days ago
EQT AB Seeks Qatari Funding for Potential Bid on Volkswagen Marine Engine Unit
Swedish buyout firm EQT AB is obtaining funding from the Qatari sovereign wealth fund as it prepares a binding offer for Volkswagen’s large marine engine business. The bid is due next month. People with knowledge of the matter reported the development.
Semaforpolitics40 days ago
Qatar Investment Authority and General Atlantic Form $500 Million Partnership
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund announced a $500 million investment with the U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic on May 12, 2026. The deal includes joint efforts to identify new investments and expand portfolio companies in the Middle East. The commitment comes as the closure…
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Semaforworld55 days ago
Report Highlights Role of Industrialization in Africa's Response to Global Shocks
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation emphasizes using existing capital for local processing of resources to boost infrastructure. It points to recent examples like Aliko Dangote's refinery amid the Iran war's fuel price impacts. Governments in several countries are es…
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Mubadala Investment Activity Reaches Eight-Year High in 2025
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala reported increased investment activities in 2025, marking the highest level in at least eight years. This rise follows a period of active dealmaking by the fund. The development highlights ongoing efforts in global investments by the UAE…
Semaforworld73 days ago
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Increase Private Credit Holdings Fourfold Since 2021
Sovereign wealth funds from Gulf countries have quadrupled their investments in private credit since 2021. This growth reflects a broader trend in alternative investments amid economic diversification efforts. Current uncertainties in the private credit sector, including potentia…
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Paramount Skydance Confirms Middle Eastern Funds Backing Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
Paramount Skydance has confirmed that investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are supporting its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The funds include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and Qatar's Investment Authority. Addit…
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