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Honduras election shock; Mass casualty flooding and fires in Asia; Netanyahu demands a pardon
Drop Site Daily: December 1, 2025
Abu Dhabi private equity firm BlueFive looks to consolidate Gulf insurers
The firm raised $2 billion for its first buyout fund this year with a view to later expand across Southeast Asia.
Saudi plans to double Japan investments to $27B by 2030
Japan is one of Saudi Arabia’s top trading partners, driven by the kingdom’s oil exports and purchases of Japanese cars, machinery, and electronics.
UAE National Day marks a risk that remade the Gulf
On Dec. 2, 1971, six rival sheikhs made a historic decision, forming the UAE a day after Britain pulled its military out of the region.
Saudi to reveal 2026 spending priorities amid lower oil prices
Investors and businesses are watching to see how spending and borrowing plans will impact the kingdom's economy at a time of weaker oil prices.
Kuwait leads other Gulf nations in wealth as a percentage of GDP
A report by Global SWF also showed that the Qatar Investment Authority was the biggest spender among global sovereign funds in November.
UAE opens up to online gambling
The country quietly launched its first sports betting site and a poker, roulette, and slots platform.
South Africa manufacturing mood drops to weakest level since COVID
Sentiment dropped sharply in November due to weak export sales, an influential survey showed.