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These 50 successful companies are ones to watch 👇 They will create an additional wave of jobs, opportunities and impact in the UAE and beyond. Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq, the Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia; Jean Fares, Senior Advisor to the Minister & CEO of Investopia; HE Abdulla Alsaleh, Undersecretary of Ministry of Economy and Dr. Noah Raford, Managing Partner, EMIR. The primary objective of this initiative is to unlock fresh investment prospects for high-potential and rapidly expanding companies within the UAE. #Investopia #Next50 #Advisory #EMIR #SuccessfulPerspectives

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Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is starting to add some new fine print to the documents it sends to bankers hoping to do business with the $925 billion investor. It wants to know whether their firms have obtained a regional headquarters license in the kingdom. The move shows the government is doubling down on efforts to get international financial firms to boost their local presence. Equivator® A Saudi premier alternative asset management firm, focusing on private equity investments in tech ventures, serving as the one-stop destination where investors, entrepreneurs, and consultants can come together to discover alternative investment opportunities, navigate mergers and acquisitions, secure funding. #Equivator #privatequity #fundraising #investmnet #Alternative #fundmangamnet #familyoffices #Saudivision2030 #growth #fundmanger #hedgefunds #venturecapitalist #PIF #assets #bloomberg

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Why Understanding PIF Is Key to Grasping Saudi Arabia's Bold Economic Transformation The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the driving force behind Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aspiring to become the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world by 2030 and the biggest supporter and capital investor in Saudi Arabia, even becoming the greatest capital investment from the government. The fund relies on multiple income sources to achieve this ambitious goal, strengthening its pivotal role in transforming the Saudi economy into a sustainable and diversified one. 𝐏𝐈𝐅'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: 1. Government Capital Injections: This refers to the direct funding the Saudi government provides to support PIF's major projects. 2. Transferred Government Assets: This includes the transfer of ownership of government-owned companies or large real estate assets to PIF. 3. Loans and Debt Instruments: PIF raises capital by issuing bonds and sukuk in local and international markets. 4. Returns from Investments: The reinvestment of returns generated from PIF's existing investments to fund new projects. 5. Sale of Matured Assets: PIF employs a strategy of selling matured assets after maximizing their value while retaining a controlling stake. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬: 1. Aerospace and Defense: 5 co. 2. Automotive: 3 co. 3. Construction and Building Components and Services: 6 co. 4. Consumer Goods and Retail: 6 co. 5. Entertainment, Leisure, and Sports: 8 co. 6. Financial Services: 12 co. 7. Food and Agriculture: 5 co. 8. Healthcare: 3 co. 9. Metals and Mining: 3 co. 10. Real Estate: 15 co. 11. Telecom, Media, and Technology: 5 co. 12. Transport and Logistics: 3 co. 13. Utilities and Renewables: 10 co. 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 1. MENA Investments: 13 co. 2. International Investments: 12 co. 3. Local Real Estate Investments: 1 co. 4. Local Investments: 31 co. 5. Wholly-Owned co.: 33 co. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: 1. Global Strategic Investments Pool: 7 co. 2. Global Diversified Investments Pool: 1 co. 3. Sectoral Development Investments Pool: 54 co. 4. Saudi Equity Holdings Pool: 14 co. 5. Saudi Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Pool: 19 co. 6. Saudi Giga-Projects Pool: 5 co. 💡 This diversity is part of a meticulously crafted strategic framework. You won’t fully grasp why Saudi Arabia invests so heavily in sports unless you understand the broader investment strategy. And you can’t truly comprehend this strategy without understanding the PIF's objectives. Furthermore, you won't fully appreciate the PIF’s strategy unless you understand Saudi Vision 2030, as the fund is one of its eleven key programs. Therefore, misguided judgments often arise from systematically analyzing a single project without considering the broader investment strategy and Vision 2030.

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Are #secondaries the solution to #MENA's Exits? In a recent conversation with Basil M. from Key Capital, we discussed the emerging potential for IPOs, secondaries and exits in the market. Secondary funds, which target shares in early stage investment rounds at a discount, can stimulate market participation by providing liquidity to existing shareholders without diluting company equity. These investments enable early investors to exit, allowing founders to clean up their cap table and receive a potential fresh injection of capital. Of course, the secondaries market in the #MENA region is still emerging, but given the global increase in secondary investments, perhaps it’s not too long before it becomes more commonplace in the region. Check out my full conversation with Basil M. for more MAGNiTT insights: https://lnkd.in/gT5X5Q7D PS: Great recent pod from the Unreasonable Podcast discussing just this and the impact in the South East Asian Venture space. Well worth a lisen! CC: Hian Goh, Vishal Harnal and Michael Blakey #webinar #exits #IPOs #venturecapital #startups

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Foreign Expats' Growing Interest in Saudi Real Estate: A Closer Look at the Numbers Recent data reveals a significant trend among foreign expatriates in #SaudiArabia, showing a keen interest in owning #RealEstate within the kingdom: ✔️ Homeownership interest: 77% are interested in buying a home, 11% prefer renting, 6% are undecided, and 6% are not interested in buying or renting. ✔️ The real estate market has seen a substantial $250 billion in #infrastructure and related real estate contracts, underscoring the kingdom's active and expanding market. ✔️ While foreigners can buy property in most areas, restrictions apply in Makkah and Medina, central to maintaining cultural sanctities. 🔅 The outlook for Saudi Arabia's real estate market is robust, presenting opportunities for both residential and commercial investments. Whether you're considering buying a home in #NEOM or exploring commercial ventures, now is an opportune time to tap into one of the world's most dynamic markets. #SaudiRealEstate #ExpatInvesting #EconomicGrowth #RealEstateTrends #homeownership

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Excited to share my recent interview with Arabian Business, featured on pages 12-13! A big thank you to Arabian Business for the opportunity to share my thoughts on these pivotal topics. 👇 Click the link below to access the full interview and join the conversation! #R136insights

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Saudi Arabia Set to Welcome 300 Millionaires in 2024 British consultancy firm "Henley & Partners - The Firm of Global Citizens®" predicts that up to 300 millionaires will move to Saudi Arabia in 2024, as the Kingdom continues to attract high-net-worth individuals. In its latest report, Henley & Partners stated that the Saudi capital, Riyadh, along with Jeddah, has become increasingly popular among migrating millionaires, especially from North Africa and the Middle East. The company explained: "In our view, these two cities have the potential to attract large numbers of wealthy expatriates in the future." Dominic Volek , Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, mentioned that 2024 will be a pivotal year for global wealth migration. "An estimated 128,000 millionaires are expected to move to new locations around the world this year, a record number surpassing the previous high of 120,000 set in 2023. This occurs amid a world grappling with a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and social unrest," Volek stated. He added: "In many ways, this massive millionaire migration is a leading indicator, signaling a profound shift in the global landscape of wealth and power concentrations, with far-reaching implications for the future trajectory of the countries they leave behind or those they make their new home." 📈 Saudi Arabia ranks tenth globally in attracting millionaires, reflecting a significant growth in its ability to draw wealthy individuals in the future. 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 📉 According to the analysis, China is expected to be the largest loser of millionaires globally in 2024, with a net outflow of 15,200 wealthy individuals this year, compared to 13,800 in 2023. 📉 The report highlighted that the United Kingdom is projected to experience an unprecedented net loss of 9,500 millionaires in 2024 - the second largest after China, and more than double the 4,200 millionaires who left the country last year. #saudiarabia #jeddah #riyadh #middleeast #millionaires #usa #london #canada #australia #europe #unitedkingdom

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Which city has a more ravenous appetite for new builds: London or Dubai? Post-COVID, the market has been especially pervaded by noise surrounding Dubai's off plan property launches and performances. It truly seems as though no city in the world rivals Dubai's obsession with off plan developments. The latest GCP-REIDIN - Data Analytics report looks to truly examine the difference between off plan and ready apartments in order to determine exactly how much of the recent market buzz is credible (and to answer the above question vis-à-vis London). As a summary: - Since January 2012, off plan apartments have consistently sold at higher average prices per square foot than their ready counterparts. This trend is only exacerbated in the post-COVID era, as both investors and end-users continue to show a preference for newer builds. - This effect holds true across a range of communities, both at the luxury and mid market level. Generally, off plan apartments have sold at a premium relative to their ready counterparts, and this is especially true post-COVID for a sample of communities that have been responsible for a significant proportion of Dubai’s apartment transaction volumes over the years. - If we zoom in further to examine this phenomenon on an even more detailed basis, we find that it is also consistent on a building-by-building level. Across the same communities examined on a holistic basis, there are a number of examples of off plan projects that were handed over in 2023 where the average sales price was higher than the average sales price for ready apartments in that same community. Moreover, we see a price drop in these same buildings once ready units begin selling, once again demonstrating the market’s insatiable appetite for newer builds. Please find the full report with further details and analysis attached below.

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Saudi Industrial Investments Surge by 54% After Expat Levy Exemption 🔅The Saudi Chambers of Commerce announced that industrial investments in Saudi Arabia have surged by 54%, reaching approximately 1.5 trillion SAR. This growth follows the 2019 Cabinet decision to exempt the industrial sector from expat levies (fees imposed on foreign labor in industrial establishments), boosting the Kingdom’s economy and attracting foreign investments. 🔅According to the report by the Saudi Chambers of Commerce, which evaluated the economic impact of covering expat fees from 2019 to 2025, the analysis was based on 7 key economic indicators: 1. Contribution to Saudi Arabia's GDP. 2. Growth in the number of industrial establishments. 3. Increase in the volume of investments. 4. Growth in employment opportunities. 5. Expansion of non-oil exports. 6. Enhancement of national product quality. 7. Attraction of foreign investments. 🔅The report emphasized that the exemption from expat levies has significantly boosted the industrial sector and the broader economy. The sector's GDP contribution rose from 392 billion SAR in 2019 to 592 billion SAR in 2023, accounting for 14.7% of the Kingdom’s total GDP. The number of industrial establishments increased by 55.6%, reaching 11,868 factories in 2024. Furthermore, industrial investments jumped by 54%, hitting 1.5 trillion SAR, compared to 992 billion SAR previously. 🔅The report also highlighted a surge in foreign direct investments (FDI). The number of foreign factories grew from 622 to 1,067 factories, representing a 71.5% increase, while foreign capital in the sector rose from 43 billion SAR to 93 billion SAR, reflecting 116.2% growth. 🔅Industrial Sector Employment Growth: As of Q1 2024, the industrial sector employed 1.2 million workers, including 358,000 Saudis, achieving a Saudization rate of 28%. The sector created 82,000 new jobs for Saudis between January 2023 and March 2024, marking a 59% growth in employment. 🔅Non-Oil Export Growth: Non-oil exports increased by 12%, reaching 208 billion SAR, driven by the opening of new markets and strategic trade agreements supporting Saudi Vision 2030. 🔅Improving National Product Quality: The exemption policy also improved the quality of Saudi products. This improvement was achieved through the adoption of advanced technologies, localization of human talent, and enhancing productivity to meet local market demands. The number of products awarded the Saudi Quality Mark from the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization also increased, supporting the demand for Saudi-made goods both domestically and internationally. 🔅It is worth noting that the Cabinet decision in September 2019 to exempt industrial establishments from expat levies, recently extended until 2025, has benefitted over 8,000 factories. The total cost of this levy coverage is estimated at 5 billion SAR.

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The Central Bank of the UAE has recently made key announcements that give reason for optimism on the country's growth prospects. 📈 It confirmed that GDP growth in 2023 reached 3.6% 📈 It forecasted GDP growth for 2024 to reach 3.9%... 📈 ...and for 2024 to accelerate further to 6.2%. The UAE economy can be split into: 1️⃣ Its oil sector (which still accounts for ~25% of the UAE GDP) and 2️⃣ Its non-oil sector (sub-sectors like real estate, tourism & hospitality, transportation and financial services) * 2024 growth would be driven by the non-oil sector (+5.4% vs +0.3% in the oil sector) * 2025 growth would be driven by the oil sector (+8.4% vs +5.3% in the non-oil sector) Those of you who have followed previous posts of mine already know this hinges on the UAE limiting its voluntary oil production cuts according to plan. For now, the latest purchasing manager index, a metric I follow closely due to its reliability in predicting short-term growth, stands at >55, indeed suggesting solid growth is ahead. It will be fascinating to follow along closely to see if and how expectations materialize.

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It's evident that Dubai's real estate sector is thriving, demonstrating incredible resilience and a consistent stream of new milestones. But can it keep surpassing market records? I firmly believe it can, and I delve deeper into this topic in my latest article on Construction Week Middle East. https://lnkd.in/dt_c9kPq #Dubai #realestate

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#The Importance of Moving to Dubai# DUBAI Dream .. is your Gateway to Strategic Real Estate Opportunities And crypto trade freedom . Its out of question that today , Dubai has cemented its place as one of the world’s most dynamic cities, offering unparalleled opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses. For those considering real estate or crypto investments, Dubai’s strategic location, thriving economy, and visionary leadership can make it an ideal destination .. How Alrouya Can Help You? At Alrouya ,we specialize in guiding investors to maximize the potential of Dubai’s real estate market and crypto trade. We help investors understand Dubai’s market trends and identify strategic opportunities tailored to their goals. We also provide planning , logistics And banking Support for Asset Movement: Our expert team ensures the smooth movement and management of your assets, helping you make the right decisions with minimal risk & cost. # YOU have a brilliant project and you are seeking powerful investors ? we are able to help. Why Choose us ? Very simple : .....We earned our experience working with World Economy leaders . Contact us today to start enjoying a journey towards success in Dubai! CEO IBraheem

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is one of the most sought‑after people in the Middle East. Money managers and financiers flying into the United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong, London or New York yearn for even a 10-minute meet-and-greet. A lucky few might get to be guests aboard his superyacht, Maryah, where he likes to play chess as the sun glistens on the Persian Gulf. Slim and sporty in his trademark sunglasses, the scion of the world’s richest family oversees state assets and private funds that add up to more than $1.5 trillion. The opportunity to invest even a sliver of that wealth could yield plump fees and returns. Getting to Sheikh Tahnoon is the rub. Any place in the world where valuable prizes can be won, the right introduction works wonders. In old Chicago ward politics, the line was “We don’t want nobody nobody sent.” In Silicon Valley, the path to wealth runs through the Stanford University admissions committee and venture capital incubator cliques. But the concentration of state and financial power in the UAE makes everything more personal. The sheikh, who’s in his mid-50s, isn’t only his family’s moneyman; he’s one of the deputy rulers of the Abu Dhabi emirate, a brother of the UAE’s president and the son of the country’s founding father. He’s also the national security adviser. In other words, not the sort of person whose front desk you call to ask for an appointment. #Abudhbai #royalfamily #stateasstes #meetings #fundrasing #Investments #funds #fundmangement #familyoffices #sovereignfunds  

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Western fund managers are looking increasingly towards the UAE for new investment prospects. Why would they do this, especially given the money to be made in holding Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia or other such stocks? There are a number of factors contributing to this shift, not least of which is the 2007-esque nature of valuation ratios. Western equity markets, despite their high levels of liquidity and innovation, simply do not offer the kind of margin for safety that UAE securities do. I explain all of this in further depth and detail in my column for Gulf News Business today: https://lnkd.in/dNf5CKUj #business #economics #finance #capital #market #money #value #valuestocks #gcc #mena #bigtech #kingdollar #investment #investors #investmentbanking #venturecapital #uae #dubai #dfm #adx #emaar #salik #apple #microsoft #nvidia #abudhabi #crypto #currencies #cryptocurrency #recession #sp500 #growthstocks #worldeconomy #equity #usequities #dividend #growth #investmentadvisory #earning #banking #power #familyoffice #stockpicks #emergingmarket #financialmarkets #news #gulfnews #yield #ai #artificialintelligence #bluechip #realestate #price #middleeast #risk #margin #security #norway #gulfnews #news #gcp #globalcapitalpartners #sameerlakhani

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The Dubai residential sector remains strong according to the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield. In particular the ultra luxury residential segment! Residential Market - Q3, 2024 Dubai’s residential market has entered its fifth year of upward trajectory, with a 20% year-on-year increase in city-wide residential sales prices and an 18% rise in rental prices. City-wide sales prices rose for the 17th consecutive quarter while rents rose for the 15th consecutive quarter Off-plan transaction volumes saw a 51% y-o-y increase while secondary market transactions increased by 19% y-o-y 22,900 units delivered YTD 2024, with 10,700 units anticipated in Q4 2024, bringing the yearly total to 33,600 units Project launches in Q3 2024 saw some levels of moderation marking only a 4% y-o-y increase The ultra-prime segment remains strong with a 41% y-o-y rise in the number of transactions BRANDED PROPERTY ADVISORY is working with luxury hotel and non-hotelier brands across the region to deliver more outstanding branded residences. [email protected] #brandedproperty #brandedresidences #dubai #abudhabi #rak

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"The UAE aspires to have a more diverse, knowledge-based economy. What are some of the most important goals of the UAE under this vision, and how does the government aim to turn them into actionable and impactful results? At this critical juncture for social, economic, and human development, the UAE is doubling down on its efforts to build a more resilient world. In the UAE, we aim to build a strong and well-rounded knowledge-based economy by strategically integrating key elements across its various sub-pillars. We strive to provide cutting-edge education that caters to lifelong learners, fostering an ecosystem that will eventually cultivate skilled, knowledgeable, and well-educated individuals. These individuals will be equipped to design the future and continuously upgrade their skills throughout all stages of life. We also aim to create an advanced environment that fosters innovation and shapes the future. This includes establishing research and development centers, supporting startups, and enhancing collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of the digital economy, driving productivity and efficiency while creating new opportunities in emerging industries. A diversified, knowledge-based economy is also the product of a dynamic and competitive environment. It is an economy that is fast-paced and focused on promising sectors, such as advanced industries and financial technology, while also investing in emerging sectors of the future, such as space exploration. Our vision drives us to build competitive, flexible, and highly productive human capital. Stimulating local talent and attracting global talent are crucial responsibilities for leaders in government as we work to shape the future of our economy and society. Talent is a primary economic driver behind the leadership’s vision for developing a diverse, knowledge-based economy. By fulfilling the ambitions outlined in We the UAE 2031, we aim to further enhance the UAE’s position as a dynamic, attractive, and competitive hub of innovation. To ensure effective implementation, we have set ambitious national goals, including: Doubling GDP from AED1.49 trillion to AED3 trillion Generating AED800 billion in non-oil exports Increasing foreign trade to AED4 trillion Boosting the tourism sector’s contribution to GDP to AED450 billion"

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