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AI fintech Optasia eyes USD 375 mn South Africa IPO
The IPO is still subject to JSE approval
THIS MORNING: Binghatti taps banks for IPO + Opec+ agrees to another production hike in November
Plus: MGX reportedly in talks to invest in Texan data center firm
Busy pipeline ahead for debt and equity capital markets in the UAE and KSA, investment bankers say
The GCC is increasingly being viewed less as an emerging market and more as a stable, developed market
Alec’s Dubai IPO to closed 21x oversubscribed, raises AED 1.4 bn
Trading is set to kick off on Wednesday, 15 October
Amanat Holdings’ Almasar Education is gearing up to debut a 30% stake on Tadawul
Almasar reported a 23% y-o-y jump in its 1H 2025 revenue
THIS MORNING: Fuel prices rise in October + Spinneys ventures outside of the Gulf with first stores in Philippines
Plus: Keeta plans mns of USD in investments in the UAE
Alec Holding’s Dubai IPO sells out in hours
The IPO could raise up to AED 1.4 bn at the top of the range
THIS MORNING: Dubai’s bubble risk rises amid looming supply glut, less affordable prices + BYD to roll out hundreds of fast chargers in the UAE
Plus: UAE is one of the world’s top five destinations for crypto investors, according to Henley & Partners
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