Brinda Darasha

PHOTO Abu Dhabi–based conglomerate Alpha Dhabi Holding plans to invest 30 billion dirhams ($8 billion) over the next five years, with recent divestments providing additional funding for growth, Derek Nicholson, Chief Strategy Officer at Alpha Dhabi, told ... See more

Sentiment around Oman’s credit story remains upbeat since Fitch’s recent upgrade of the country to investment grade, which followed earlier upgrades by Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings. To investors, Oman offers an attractive credit profile with spreads... See more

Participants in Turkey’s debt market are optimistic that the strong momentum seen in 2025 will extend into the new year, with expectations of continued issuance and refinancing, provided political risks remain contained. Turkey has issued around $27 billi... See more

Equity and equity-related issuance in the MENA region reached $10.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 51% drop compared to the same period last year, according to LSEG data. Despite the decline in total proceeds, deal activity remained robust, w... See more

Saudi Arabia’s main stock exchange rallied sharply on Wednesday following news that the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is considering allowing foreign investors to own majority stakes in listed companies. The Tadawul All Share Index jumped as much as 5%, ... See more