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IHC lifts Invictus stake to 40 per cent
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company has increased its ownership in Invictus Investment Company to about 40 per cent after acquiring an additional 17.5 per cent stake in a transaction valued at roughly Dhs420m, signalling a deeper strategic alignment between one of the region’s largest conglomerates and a global commodities trading
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UAE moves to ease tax burden on sports bodies
UAE authorities have introduced a targeted corporate tax exemption for specific sports entities, signalling a policy push to deepen the sector’s economic role while aligning regulation with global standards. The Ministry of Finance said Cabinet Decision No of 2026
Al-Futtaim Takes Nearly Half of Cenomi in SAR2.52bn Deal
Al-Futtaim has finalised the acquisition of a 49.95% stake in Cenomi Retail for SAR 2.52 billion, after agreement to purchase shares at SAR 44 per share from major founding shareholders. This marks a significant foreign investment in Saudi Arabia’s retail
Binghatti secures strong demand for debut long sukuk
Dubai-based property developer Binghatti has priced a $500 million five-year sukuk after attracting demand that significantly exceeded the issue size, underscoring sustained investor appetite for higher-yield Gulf credit despite tighter global financial conditions. The Islamic bond was priced on Thursday
