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SPOTLIGHT | EnterpriseAM UAE

Homegrown AI models pivot to smaller models, native Arabic data amid growing competition

... especially for industries like healthcare and law, where accuracy and cultural nuances are more high stakes. There are initiatives setting out to change that: Tunisian natural language processing startup Clusterlab developed a curated 101 Bn Arabic Words Dataset, which resulted from a rigorous data mining of Arabic data online to help support Arabic language models.Data mining pro...

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

ALSO ON OUR RADAR | EnterpriseAM UAE

Ripple joins DLD’s real estate tokenization project

... system to regulate the licensing of healthcare facilities and professionals through the Sharjah Health Authority, according to a statement. Key provisions include establishing the conditions and procedures for issuing licenses. The decision also details administrative penalties, committees for complaints and grievances, and fee structures.Who it applies to: These regulations will ...

Thursday, 17 July 2025

THIS MORNING: To fire or not to fire Jay Powell? + Local airlines act fast to fill gap left by Wizz Air

... launched, will focus on the education, healthcare, core government services, and social welfare sectors, according to Dubai Media Office. The new budget will also prioritize operational efficiency and AI integration. The 2027-2029 framework follows four consecutive cycles during which the total federal budget reached around AED 900 bn.Public finances heading into the next cycle: P...

Thursday, 17 July 2025

PLANET FINANCE | EnterpriseAM UAE

Gulf IPOs cool in 1H, and Saudi Arabia keeps the crown

... the bulk of USD 505 mn raised by healthcare IPOs Kuwait’s bourse topped the region in performance, rising 18.1% YTD, followed by Dubai (10.6%), Abu Dhabi (5.7%), and Qatar (1.7%). In contrast, Tadawul ended H1 down 7.6%, and Bahrain’s Bourse lost 2.1%. MARKETS THIS MORNING-Asian markets are seeing yet another mixed morning, following gains for Asian chip stocks after the US lifted...

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

THIS MORNING: More share sales coming up in 2H? + President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan heads to Turkey on a working visit

... looking to float its education and healthcare units. Shisha producer Advanced Inhalation Rituals is also rumored to potentially IPO.For a refresher on IPO activity in 1H 2025, we have a rundown in this morning’s Planet Finance, below. #2- Inflation across the Gulf is set to moderate in 2H 2025 amid falling oil and shipping prices as geopolitical tensions ease and as the US Federa...

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

M&A WATCH | EnterpriseAM UAE

PE firm BlueFive takes over Abu Dhabi’s Wusoom Holding

... large-cap GCC companies across healthcare, tech, hospitality, aviation and industrials, sidestepping initial plans to focus exclusively on financial services players.What’s next: BlueFive said it will focus on operational enhancements, tech adoption, and cross-portfolio collaboration as part of its post-acquisition strategy. About Wusoom: Wusoom Holding (formerly known as Sinyar E...

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

DIPLOMACY | EnterpriseAM UAE

UAE-Germany trade, energy ties deepen

... energy, industry, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism, Wam reported separately. The talks included updates on the UAE-Germany Energy Partnership and efforts to expand private-sector engagement. He also met with business and chamber representatives to explore legislative and institutional cooperation. From the president: Al Jaber delivered a written message from UAE President S...

Monday, 14 July 2025

PRIVATE EQUITY | EnterpriseAM UAE

BlueFive closes USD 2 bn debut equity fund

... Private Equity Fund I will invest in healthcare, technology, hospitality, aviation, and industrials through majority and minority stakes in large, high-growth companies across the UAE and broader GCC.ICYMI- The move comes on the heels of the firm’s oversubscribed founding round earlier this week, which valued the firm at USD 120 mn. About BlueFive: Launched in November 2024 by for...

Friday, 11 July 2025

PLANET FINANCE | EnterpriseAM UAE

MENA M&As hit highest level on record in 1H 2025

... energy, digital infrastructure, healthcare innovation, and technology sectors, Mir expected.The leading advisors: Rothschild & Co topped the financial advisor league table for announced M&As in the first half, advising on agreements worth a combined USD 76.1 bn and capturing a 65.9% market share. Goldman Sachs followed in second place with USD 75.6 bn, while Citi came thir...

Thursday, 10 July 2025

THIS MORNING: MGX in talks to invest in French AI startup Mistral?

... energy, retail, infrastructure, healthcare, education and training, transportation, trade, and public debt instruments.DATA POINTS- #1- UAE banks’ market cap grew the most in the region in 2Q 2025: Emirati banks saw one of the highest q-o-q growth in market capitalization in the Middle East and Africa in 2Q 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data published in a ...

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

ALSO ON OUR RADAR | EnterpriseAM UAE

Du, Omantel activate 275-km subsea cable

... finance, industrial, consumer, and healthcare fields, and is open to institutional and individual investors, offering Shariah-compliant structures.ICYMI- ASB Capital, which entered the market in February, also launched the ASB Global Sukuk Fund with Arqaam Capital to invest in a portfolio of sukuk securities, and partnered with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) in April to roll ...

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

THIS MORNING: UAE rescues 22 people aboard a commercial vessel hit by Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

... income-generating assets in the healthcare, education, and industrial sectors, the statement said. THE BIG STORY ABROAD- Most of the attention has returned to the revival of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, as the US began sending countries letters, including Japan and South Korea — two of the US’ biggest trade partners — with their reciprocal tariffs, with the two Asian cou...

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

DIPLOMACY | EnterpriseAM UAE

President meets with Syrian counterpart for the second time this year + Economic cooperation with Cuba?

... energy, tourism, agriculture, and healthcare cooperation.The plan: Key outcomes include plans for business forums, trade delegations, and SME partnerships. Both nations agreed to collaborate on food security, sustainable agriculture, and tourism promotion through joint events and data sharing.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

ALSO ON OUR RADAR | EnterpriseAM UAE

Elevate, Ennismore plan USD 500 mn residential project on Al Marjan Island

... a first for the MENA region. HEALTHCARE- DoH + GemmaBio to set up gene therapy ops in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH), M42, and PureHealth have partnered with US biotech GemmaBio to establish gene therapy R&D and manufacturing operations in the emirate, with a focus on rare diseases, state news agency Wam reports. The collaboration will start with a clinic...

Monday, 7 July 2025

ECONOMY | EnterpriseAM UAE

Abu Dhabi's GDP grows 3.4% as non-oil sector hits record share

... 7.5%, real estate by 6.7%, and healthcare expanded 5.2%. Projections for the year ahead: Fitch sees Abu Dhabi’s GDP growing 6.3% in 2025 and 4% for 2026, while the IMF sees Abu Dhabi’s economy growing at a faster pace than Dubai’s this year, projecting 4.2% growth for the former and 3.3% for the latter.

Friday, 4 July 2025

M&A WATCH | EnterpriseAM UAE

Burjeel acquires Riyadh-based physiotherapy center

... Riyadh acquisition: ADX-listed healthcare group Burjeel Holdings acquired a 100% stake in Riyadh-based PhysioTrio Physiotherapy Center through its subsidiary Burjeel Arabia, according to a press release (pdf). Burjeel will integrate the center — which specializes in sports rehabilitation and has contracts with the Sports Ministry — into its PhysioTherabia network in Saudi Arabia. ...

Friday, 4 July 2025

THIS MORNING: EU antitrust regulators resume the review of Adnoc’s Covestro bid + ADIA eyes a minority stake in utilities firm Aggreko

... will also see cuts to spending on healthcare and a reversal of most of former president Joe Biden’s clean energy subsidies and breaks. The bill is set to add some USD 3.4 tn in debt to the economy, raising concerns over the US’ fiscal trajectory. The debt ceiling will be raised by USD 5 tn to avoid a default. (Bloomberg | Reuters | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York ...

Friday, 4 July 2025

THIS MORNING: More PE giants eye Abu Dhabi + India’s RBL Bank denies reports of Emirates NBD acquisition talks

... others are concerned about cuts to healthcare programs. (Reuters | Bloomberg | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times)In other US news, the country struck a trade agreement with Vietnam ahead of the resumption of sweeping reciprocal tariffs next week as the 90-day pause expires. Vietnam will drop levies on US products, while a 20% tariff will be placed on Vietnamese exports to the ...

Thursday, 3 July 2025

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Flydubai breaks ground on USD 190 mn MRO hub in Dubai South

... the e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, by facilitating cross-border trade, faster customs clearance, and automated tracking.#2- Sanad expands Leap engine overhaul capacity with GE and Safran: Mubadala-owned aerospace engineering and leasing solutions firm Sanad will expand its existing maintenance agreement with GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines to o...

Thursday, 3 July 2025

PLANET FINANCE | EnterpriseAM UAE

Rising US job openings + Senate passing “big beautiful bill” help buoy USD

... month to 3.4%, particularly in healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, and professional and business services. The hiring slowdown comes in part due to “lack of clarity” on the outlook for businesses once Trump’s 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs sunsets, which economists say has “left businesses unable to make long-term plans.” Investors are watching and waiting: US Fed...

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

DIPLOMACY | EnterpriseAM UAE

UAE inks trade, investment agreements in Minsk

... financial services, consulting, healthcare, and education.UAE, China discuss energy and industrial ties: Industry Minister Sultan Al Jaber held talks with senior Chinese officials and business leaders in Beijing to advance cooperation in energy, industry, and infrastructure, Wam reports. Discussions covered joint projects in oil and gas, renewables, LNG, petrochemicals, and shippi...

Monday, 30 June 2025

ALSO ON OUR RADAR | EnterpriseAM UAE

A new UAE-China trade hub

... will focus on sectors including healthcare, transport, real estate, and government infrastructure. The rationale: The restructuring aims to streamline operations and build local capabilities, while advancing Emiratization and long-term infrastructure goals. “By combining our digital-first approach with Serco’s international IFM expertise, we are setting a new benchmark for integra...

Monday, 30 June 2025

THIS MORNING: Mubadala eyes investment in Hong Kong-based ins. firm FWD Group Holdings’ IPO?

... energy fund PAG REN I, and Indian healthcare network Manipal Health Enterprises. These investments align with its plan to more than double its assets in Asia to 25% from the 12% currently under its management. #2- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) took part in Mumbai-based HDB Financial Services’ INR 3.4 bn (c. AED 1.4 bn) pre-IPO funding round, alongside 140 other anchor inve...

Thursday, 26 June 2025

THIS MORNING: Canada in talks with the UAE over AI investments + Taxi stablecoin payments are now a thing in Abu Dhabi

... partnerships, with a focus on energy, healthcare, real estate, logistics, transport and digital transformation sectors.Check out our full calendar on the web for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

ALSO ON OUR RADAR | EnterpriseAM UAE

Zand gets a BBB+ rating from Fitch

... release (pdf). The Abu Dhabi-listed healthcare group previously operated the hospital under a lease agreement with AED 343 mn set to be settled in remaining payments over 15 years.The details: The transaction removes long-term lease liabilities while securing permanent control of the strategic Bur Dubai location near BurJuman mall. Operations will continue, and future service expa...

Tuesday, 24 June 2025