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Posted inTech
UAE-based BTC miner Phoenix pivots to AI infrastructure for Europe
“The window to establish strong positions [on AI infrastructure], with the right sites, power, and partnerships is open now, and we have the operational capability and balance sheet to move, so we are moving,” Phoenix Group CEO Munaf Ali tells us
Posted inTech
Israeli telecom major Bezeq is going after Egypt’s data corridor dominance
Redundancy is increasingly necessary for the Europe-Asia data corridor, but the question is whether this would undermine Egypt’s prominence as a data transit hub
Posted inMARKET WATCH
Saudi sukuk are going from a local asset class to global benchmarks
Even as regional tensions could spur risk-off sentiments for emerging markets, Saudi Arabia is seen as a safe bet — and its index inclusion shores up that status
Posted inReal estate
Alabbar plans USD 18 bn fund to invest in Syria
The investments would be skewed more heavily towards real estate development projects, with around USD 5-7 bn earmarked for coastline tourism investments
Posted inMOVES + KUDOS
US-Saudi Business Council has a new board of directors
Olayan Group’s Lubna Olayan and Citi CEO Jane Fraser will co-chair the board
Posted inMARKETS + DEALS
More wins for ADGM, L’Imad and Adnoc make big infrastructure bets, and Aramco wants USD 10 bn from its real estate portfolio
Plus: A rare cross-border securitization could open a new source of funding for fast-growing businesses
Posted inALSO ON OUR RADAR
Another Indian contractor sets up shop in the UAE
Plus: Morocco’s economy is on track to grow faster than expected this year
Posted inWHAT WE’RE TRACKING
Modi to visit UAE, skipping the rest of the Gulf, as part of five-country tour
Plus: No summer salvation for Lebanon
Posted inCALENDAR
May 2026 21 May — Central Bank of Egypt monetary policy decision. Egypt 25 May — Independence Day (public holiday, markets closed). Jordan 27-30 May — Eid Al Adha (public holiday, markets closed). Region-wide 28 May — Saudi Aramco ex-dividend date. Saudi Arabia June 2026 7 June — OPEC+ ministerial meeting. Vienna/Virtual 9 June — […]