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Alterra plans USD 1.2 bn ADGM climate fund
Plus: Beeah eyes Sharjah clean energy projects + progresses on battery recycling plant, and Masdar reaches financial agreements for projects abroad
Friday, 16 January 2026
Happy Friday.
We close out the week with an energy-heavy issue, as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week brings plenty of agreements, investments, and partnerships — from a new USD 1.2 bn Alterra climate fund, to Beeah’s new renewables push and Masdar making progress abroad.
Today at a glance
Editor’s choice
M&A Watch
FINANCE
HSBC launches onshore funds
The new onshore funds span multiple asset classes, from US…
Alterra plans to launch USD 1.2 bn climate fund in ADGM
The fund will invest across the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, climate technology, and sustainable living
Newsmakers
How Google keeps AI in check in the age of deepfakes
From a global signals exchange to the importance of provenance, Google’s director of trust and safety breaks down how it’s battling…
My morning routine
Forbes’ 30 under 30 recognizes six Emiratis this year
Some were recognized for their work in sustainability, while several were name-checked for their contributions to biotechnology
Moves
Regulation
Legislation Watch
New year, new rules: 2026 edition
The UAE’s 2026 rule changes span tax, invoicing, hiring, digital…
Regulation Watch
Circle follows up stablecoins greenlight with ADGM approval
Plus: Tabadulat gets FSRA license for shariah-compliant trading platform
Cabinet Watch
Cabinet approves AED 36.7 bn national investment fund
The fund aims to help increase FDI inflows to AED…
CBUAE
FAB participates in Hong Kong’s RMB Business Facility + joins open finance framework
PLUS: Beltone folds Chimera regional assets into its balance sheet…
Startup watch
Botim founder’s new fintech venture raises the largest seed round the region has seen thus far
The capital will drive faster product development and streamline licensing and regulatory approvals
My Morning Routine: Ghada Abdelkader, senior VP at Crescent Enterprises
[After four years in investment banking], it was a natural progression where I wanted…
UAE venture funding up 188% in 9M amid foreign capital surge
The number of transactions also rose 5% to 164 in total
