Gulf states are more than ATMs at Davos

The World Economic Forum helps oil-rich countries frame themselves as both a destination and a source of capital.

Trump to hold Greenland talks in Davos as Europe's alarm mounts

The US president reiterated his desire to seize the Danish territory, describing it as “imperative.”

Buy US stocks and gold, Standard Chartered CIO says

US stocks and gold are on a historic run, and the top investment pick for 2026 is to buy more, Manpreet Singh Gil said at a briefing in Dubai.

Islamic bank Mal raises $230M in seed round

The bank is being led by Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, a UAE-based businessman who previously founded Botim, an internet calling app.

Abu Dhabi’s ALTÉRRA and Spain's BBVA launch climate fund

The proposed $1.2 billion fund will back climate-aligned infrastructure, private credit, and private equity.

The NBA courts Gulf funds for new European league

Sovereign wealth funds have long had designs on the NBA but can’t own more than 20% of a basketball franchise in the US.

Streaming giants push filmmakers to adapt to ‘double screening’

Viewers are increasingly watching films and TV while also looking at their smartphones.

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