Sheikh Mohammed Unveils Dh100 Billion DIFC Expansion Project
The Dubai ruler has announced a transformative Dh100 billion expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre, set to triple the district's capacity and establish it as the world's largest financial hub by 2030.
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DIFC Expansion: Dh100 Billion to Triple Dubai's Financial Hub
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has unveiled a Dh100 billion expansion project for the Dubai International Financial Centre, making it the world's largest dedicated financial district.
ADNOC Backs $150 Billion Five-Year Capital Investment Plan
UAE President chairs ADNOC board meeting as the company approves a massive $150 billion capital spending plan for 2026-2030, the largest in the energy giant's history.
Mubadala Invests Dh120B Across 40 Deals, Most Active SWF Globally
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company deploys Dh120 billion across 40 transactions, retaining its title as the world's most active sovereign wealth fund for a second year.
Dubai Records Largest Mortgage Deal in History at Dh11.1 Billion
Waterfront land in Dubai secures the emirate's biggest mortgage deal ever, signalling continued confidence in the property market heading into 2026.
ADQ Partners with ECP for $25 Billion US Energy Data Centre Push
Abu Dhabi's ADQ sovereign fund and Energy Capital Partners join forces to invest over $25 billion in energy projects powering American data centres.
Emaar Reports 37% Profit Jump Amid UAE's Property Boom
Emaar Properties posts a 37% increase in third-quarter profit as the UAE property boom continues, driven by strong off-plan sales and foreign investor demand.
ADNOC Awards $14.7 Billion in Contracts to UAE Suppliers
ADNOC announces $14.7 billion in contract awards to local UAE suppliers in H2 2025, alongside a new Dh24.5 billion local manufacturing plan to boost in-country value.
Dubai Hosts Inaugural PropTech Connect Middle East in Feb 2026
Dubai is set to host PropTech Connect Middle East, a major summit focusing on real estate technology and digital innovation, drawing global proptech leaders.
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Mubadala Deploys Dh120B Across 40 Global Transactions
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala deploys Dh120 billion across 40 transactions in 2025, making it the most active sovereign wealth fund globally for a second consecutive year.
Multi-Sector
Mubadala Investment Company
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$32.7B
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ADQ & Energy Capital Partners: $25B US Data Centre Energy Deal
Abu Dhabi's ADQ partners with ECP to invest over $25 billion in US energy projects, primarily powering data centres amid the AI infrastructure boom.
Energy / Tech
ADQ & Energy Capital Partners
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IMPACT
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ADNOC Approves $150B Five-Year Capital Spending Plan
UAE President chairs ADNOC board meeting approving the company's largest-ever capital plan at $150 billion for 2026-2030, spanning oil, gas, and clean energy.
Energy
ADNOC
DEAL VALUE
$150B
IMPACT
+8.7%
ADNOC Awards $14.7B in Contracts to UAE Suppliers
ADNOC awards $14.7 billion in contracts to local suppliers in H2 2025 and unveils a Dh24.5 billion local manufacturing plan to boost in-country value.
Supply Chain
ADNOC & UAE Local Suppliers
DEAL VALUE
$14.7B
IMPACT
+5.1%
ADQ & Orion: $1.2B Mining and Metals Joint Venture
ADQ and Orion form a JV to invest $1.2 billion over four years in metals and mining companies in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Mining
ADQ & Orion Resource Partners
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$1.2B
IMPACT
+3.4%
DIFC Dh100B Expansion Project Announced
Sheikh Mohammed unveils a transformative Dh100 billion DIFC expansion, set to triple the district's capacity and make it the world's largest financial hub.
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DIFC Authority & Dubai Government
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Dh100B
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