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US President Trump’s regional tour yields mega investment agreements in critical minerals, nuclear energy
Saudi, UAE secures minerals, nuclear collabs with US | Masdar + SAB’s tap green sukuk market | Oman’s USD 2 bn renewables push
Thursday, 20 2025
Good morning.
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.

Today at a glance
Investment Watch
M&A Watch
Investment Watch
EBRD appoints Gretchen Biery as director for the Eastern Mediterranean region
EBRD appoints a new director for the Eastern Mediterranean region:…
Regulation
Startup Watch
Trump’s tariffs to rattle global clean sector’s supply chains, but our region and China could benefit
The tariffs are spurring interest from private equity investors into undervalued clean energy firms
Industries
US oilfield cuts methane emissions by 26% in 2023
While the progress is significant, there are concerns about setbacks…
Saudi Electricity Company raises USD 1.25 bn in green sukuks
PLUS: Ma’aden’s USD 1.25 bn trust certificate issuance
Thursday, 20 2025
Good evening.
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.

Today at a glance
Thursday, 20 2025
ICYMI
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.
