Matein Khalid The old adage that stock markets swing between fear and greed has been borne out by the mixed performance of Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index over the first nine months of 2025. A turning point came on Wednesday September 24 when the Tadawul staged its biggest single-day rally since 2020, after a Capital Market Authority board member signalled that the 49 percent foreign ownership cap on Saudi equities […]
A community advisory committee in The Bronx authorised advancing the Bally’s proposal for a casino at the former Trump Golf Links property, while in Brooklyn a parallel committee declined to advance the Thor Equities-led “The Coney” casino project. The six-member panel for the Bronx site voted 5-1 in favour, clearing a key hurdle in the process for one of New York’s coveted downstate gaming licenses. The Coney […]
Dubai-based AMIS Development has received the opening tranche of Dh5 billion from Singapore’s First APAC Fund VCC, following a memorandum signed in November 2024 to invest the full amount over time. The capital injection will be used to accelerate AMIS’s land acquisitions, expand its project pipeline, and progress ongoing luxury residential developments across Dubai.
Founder and CEO Neeraj Mishra confirmed that the funds are earmarked for strategic purchases in key areas such as Meydan and Dubai Islands, as well as advancing flagship projects already underway. He described the investment as a vote of confidence in AMIS’s vision and execution. Darrell Lim, founding shareholder and director at First APAC Fund, said this initial disbursement marks a milestone in their collaboration and pledged continued support tied to performance.
AMIS is working on multiple high-end residential projects including Woodland Terraces and the recently announced Woodland Crest, scheduled for handover in the second quarter of 2027. The developer previously sold out its Woodland Residences development, valued at Dh425 million, with delivery expected in April 2026. The new funding is set to support these and future projects, giving AMIS greater flexibility to accelerate timelines and expand its footprint.
The First APAC Fund is managed by Pilgrim Partners Asia, licensed under Singapore’s regulatory framework. For the AMIS deal, PPA has appointed Greenback Capital Limited, a Dubai-based firm, as the sub-investment manager to oversee transaction structuring and monitoring. Funds will be deployed in tranches, subject to milestones in AMIS’s project execution.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is driving a landmark $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, committing more fresh capital than private equity heavyweight Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, according to people familiar with the deal. The transaction calls for EA shareholders to receive $210 per share in cash, equating to a 25 percent premium over the stock’s unaffected closing price on September 25. PIF, […]
Washington’s plan to sharply raise the cost of H-1B visas—the key route for skilled overseas professionals into the United States—has consequences far beyond immigration policy. It signals a potential reallocation of talent, capital and innovation that could redefine where the next wave of technology growth takes place. If the US prices out the world’s top engineers, data scientists and entrepreneurs, those individuals will gravitate toward regions offering […]
A shareholder meeting of Kuwait Airways authorised an accounting manoeuvre to eliminate 300 million dinars in accumulated losses by reducing its paid-up capital, the official gazette confirmed. The extraordinary general assembly, convened on 2 September, approved a cut in paid-up capital from 977.7 million dinars to 683.7 million dinars, and a 6 million dinar diminution of its legal reserve. Simultaneously, issued capital will be increased by 300 […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2025 – As the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region marks its 70th founding anniversary, a special report titled “Great Love for My Land Xinjiang” highlights the region’s transformation through groundbreaking projects and ecological perseverance. The Tianshan Mountains, which span across one-third of Xinjiang, long stood as a natural barrier between north and south. The completion of the Tianshan Shengli […]
A stylised throwback to its 1998 branding greeted millions of users today as Google celebrated its 27th birthday, reviving its very first logo in a specially designed doodle. The artwork, published on Google’s official doodle site, reintroduces the original wordmark as a nod to its early days, while signalling the company’s ambition to balance heritage with future ambitions. Although Google was officially incorporated on 4 September 1998, […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed a 15-kilometre Dubai Autonomous Zone, an integrated corridor designed to link driverless land and water transport modes. The zone will stretch from Creek Station on the Metro Green Line through Al Jaddaf toward Dubai Creek Harbour and Festival City. The plan aims to weave Metro, RoboTaxis, RoboBuses, self-driving shuttles, autonomous abras, driverless logistics vehicles and street-sweeping bots into one seamless […]
Under the new agreements, Chinese manufacturer XCMG will supply up to half of the electric 240-tonne haul truck fleet, with deliveries phased between 2028 and 2030. The remaining trucks will be produced by Liebherr, under an amended version of an earlier deal. The contracts build on an earlier framework signed in 2024 for battery-electric ancillary mining equipment.
XCMG itself refers to the Fortescue order as the largest export order for green mining equipment from China to date. The trucks may include autonomous features and use advanced software, similar to those operating in China’s open-pit mines.
Fortescue is also finalising its full takeover of Nabrawind, a Spanish wind tower and turbine technology company in which it held a minority stake since 2023. With full ownership, Fortescue plans to integrate Nabrawind’s self-lifting tower designs with turbines supplied by Envision Energy, aiming to deploy up to 2.1 GW of installed wind capacity in its Pilbara “East Pilbara generation hub.” The first wind energy is expected online by 2028, pending regulatory approval.
To support its Decarbonisation roadmap, Fortescue has signed supply agreements with several other Chinese clean-tech firms: BYD will supply energy storage systems; LONGi will provide photovoltaic modules; and Envision will deliver turbines and smart energy solutions. Fortescue describes the partnerships as a “multilateral collaboration” to access the best manufacturing capacity globally.
Andrew Forrest, the company’s Executive Chairman, emphasised that China’s ability to scale green technologies rapidly makes it a key partner in Fortescue’s strategy. He remarked that industry should “glue back” international cooperation through practical alliances rather than mere rhetoric. The company also continues to operate its R&D arm, Fortescue Zero, which is tasked with integrating and optimising power systems across its fleet and operations.
However, the pivot towards Chinese suppliers has already prompted adjustments to the Liebherr arrangement. Fortescue has scaled back Liebherr’s role to supplying at minimum half the haul trucks, down from its originally envisaged share, reallocating greater share to XCMG. Analyses suggest the move is intended to diversify risk, ensure supply chain resilience, and meet aggressive deployment timelines.
The decision also appears to reflect broader challenges in the green hydrogen sector: Fortescue has walked away from planned hydrogen projects in Arizona and Queensland, absorbing write-downs, and is now emphasizing electrification and green iron production instead. Internal restructuring and leadership turnover at Fortescue Zero have raised questions about execution, but the company underscores that the new strategy remains intact.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 September 2025 – Organized by Sino-Singapore Jinan Future Industry City, the Calligraphy, Painting, and Photography Art Exhibition themed “Dialogue with Que and Hua Mountains” recently opened in Singapore. Over 100 art enthusiasts from China and Singapore, along with representatives from universities, media outlets, and enterprises, attended the event. Photography Art Exhibition themed “Dialogue with Que and Hua Mountains” A highlight […]
Huawei AgenticRAN Redefines the Value of Wireless Networks SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 September 2025 – As global 5G-A commercialization picks up speed, Eric Zhao, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei’s Wireless Solution, delivered a speech titled “AgenticRAN: Create Unlimited with Limited”. This was the first in-depth explanation of the AgenticRAN architecture: Based on the Three Critical Factors of “Effectiveness, Reliability, and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based lifestyle and hospitality conglomerate FIVE Holdings has secured a $460 million revolving credit facility that will be used to repay its $350 million green bond ahead of schedule and free up capital for further growth. The facility, arranged with Commercial Bank of Dubai, AAIB and Santander, enables the group to retire its green bond three years before it matures, leaving it with […]
Crafting a serene but vigorous harvest season for guests with a repertoire of exquisite multifaceted dining, wining, and playing choices MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – As the air begins to cool in Macau, the city’s appetite turns towards indulgence; nourishment for the body, soul, and appetite becomes a premier priority. At Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (hereafter “Galaxy Macau”), autumn is a […]
Emaar has announced Dubai Mansions, a highly exclusive enclave of ultra-luxury homes positioned adjacent to Dubai Hills Estate. The development will include mansions available in 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 square feet configurations, targeting elite global buyers seeking exceptional scale, privacy and design. The founder, Mohamed Alabbar, has framed the project as a statement of understated luxury: “There’s a kind of luxury that isn’t loud … from knowing […]
Arada has acquired a 75 percent stake in London-based residential developer Regal as part of a Dhs 2.5 billion investment that marks its first UK foray and second international expansion after Australia. The UK business will be rebranded as Arada London, with an ambition to turbocharge Regal’s pipeline from 10,000 units across 11 projects to over 30,000 within three years.
The acquisition was formalised in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada. Arada’s Group CEO, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, said that more than half of the capital will be channelled into accelerating development and securing new land parcels. He described the London market environment as one presenting “right opportunities to acquire the right sites at the right price”.
Regal’s chief executive, Jonathan Seal, and the existing executive team will remain in post after the transaction. Seal remarked that Arada’s alignment with Regal’s strategic values and long-term vision made it a fitting partner to lead the next phase of growth.
The deal gives Arada an immediate platform in London, tapping into Regal’s diversified portfolio, which spans for-sale residential units, purpose-built student accommodation, and mixed-use regeneration schemes. Among ongoing developments is the Fulton & Fifth project in Wembley, comprising 876 homes of which 40 percent are designated as affordable housing, and Orchard Wharf in Tower Hamlets, which recently secured approval for 1,365 student beds and 200 homes.
Analysts see strategic logic in entering London via acquisition rather than greenfield development, citing the complexities and regulatory friction in the UK housing sector. Arada’s move follows a wave of Gulf-based developers expanding into London, including Damac, Aldar, and Modon, often via partnerships or subsidiaries.
However, entering the London residential market is not without risk. Regal’s 2024 accounts showed £252 million in short-term debt, contrasted against £196 million of investment property, reflecting potential balance-sheet stress. The UK housing sector continues to face headwinds from construction inflation, planning delays, and demand volatility.
Arada has defended the timing. Alkhoshaibi stated that entering markets when sentiment is subdued allows for acquiring desirable assets at lower cost, positioning for upside when conditions recover. He noted that Arada’s approach is to maintain momentum in its UAE operations while layering growth abroad.
Beyond the UK, Arada is also contemplating further regional expansion. The company is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund about a large mixed-use project in the kingdom. In the UAE itself, Arada plans a Dhs 3 billion development project in Ras Al Khaimah next year, reinforcing its domestic footprint.
Defence stocks will rally and global investors will be paying attention, I believe. The reason the bullish analysis is a catalyst came the moment President Donald Trump, after meeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly, declared that Kyiv can reclaim all territory seized by Russia, an abrupt and market-moving pivot from his earlier calls for compromise. In a single statement, the world’s largest economy […]
African Bank has successfully issued its first social bonds, raising R700 million through 3- and 5-year securities aimed at funding small and medium enterprises. Demand exceeded supply, with bid volumes surpassing R1 billion. This marks a key step under the bank’s newly implemented Sustainable Finance Framework, which seeks to align its funding practices with environmental and social objectives. The Sustainable Finance Framework, formally adopted in August 2025, […]
Environmental analysts and transport groups have called for a major shift in Uganda’s boda-boda motorcycle sector, urging adoption of electric bikes as a means to curb greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and relieve economic burdens on riders. A health-impact modelling study led by Dr Gabriel Okello and Dr Lambed Tatah found that converting petrol-powered boda-bodas in Kampala to electric ones could lower fine particulate matter levels […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – VinFast has achieved an outstanding victory with six awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Effie Awards (APAC Effie Awards), making it the only automaker honored at the regional-level competition. The company also made history as the first Vietnamese brand to win a Gold at the APAC Effie Awards. This remarkable achievement reaffirms VinFast’s credibility and growing stature on […]
Binghatti Holding Limited has appointed a slate of banks to lead its first USD Reg S senior unsecured three-year green sukuk under its $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The developer, rated Ba3 by Moody’s and BB- by Fitch with both outlooks stable, has kick-started global investor calls and fixed income meetings. The mandate names Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, JP Morgan and Mashreq as Joint Global Coordinators; Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Ajman Bank, Arqaam Capital, Crédit Agricole CIB, First Abu Dhabi Bank, RAKBANK, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Warba Bank will act as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners.
The green structuring is overseen solely by Mashreq, with DNV, based in Oslo, providing the Second Party Opinion on Binghatti’s Green Financing Framework. The issuance will make use of Binghatti Sukuk 2 SPC Limited under its wider Trust Certificate Issuance Programme.
Binghatti’s credit profile strengthened earlier this year when Moody’s assigned it its first ever corporate family rating of Ba3 with a stable outlook, citing its strong market position in Dubai’s luxury real estate sector, a vertically integrated model, low leverage, strong liquidity and disciplined cost controls. Shortly after, Fitch upgraded its long-term issuer default rating to BB- from B+, also citing its resilient growth, liquidity position and ability to self-fund projects through internal cash flows.
The developer’s previous sukuk issued under the same Programme—a five-year senior unsecured benchmark in August—was priced at a profit rate of 8.125%. That issuance attracted over USD 2.5 billion of orders, making it oversubscribed about five times and confirming significant demand from global and regional investors. That sukuk was dual listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai.
HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business partners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to commemorate its legacy, and to explore what the […]
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – As summer ends and autumn arrives, the mountains and valleys of Japan’s Tohoku region are transformed into vibrant landscapes of autumn foliage, resembling a breathtaking painting. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area) offered by JR East, you can enjoy Japan’s renowned autumn foliage spots at great value. This time, we would like to introduce some […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Few will disagree that India should keep investing substantially in both onshore and offshore oil search as the country is becoming increasingly dependent on the import of petroleum crude to meet its energy needs. Currently, almost 86 percent of India’s annual crude petroleum needs are being met through imports. During his recent […]
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