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Our Chief Investment Officer of Active Investments at Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), Shiv Srinivasan participated in the ‘Allocator Perspectives’ panel at ‘The Investment Forum Middle East 2025’ hosted by Morgan Stanley, offering insights into the evolving hedge fund landscape and its role in portfolio allocation. The discussion explored investment themes and outlook for hedge funds, key criteria when selecting managers, and how institutional investors such as ADIC are approaching risk, liquidity, and diversification heading into 2025. #hedgefunds #investments #portfolioallocation

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Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has teamed up with Orion Resource Partners to form a joint venture that will invest in metals and mining, ADQ said on Thursday, as the wealth fund expands its critical minerals portfolio. Under the 50-50 JV, which will be based in the UAE’s capital, ADQ and global investment firm Orion will initially invest $1.2 billion over four years in mining companies in emerging markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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DIFC’s alternative investment ecosystem continues to expand with a large influx of hedge funds and wealth and asset managers from Asia, North America, and Europe joining the Centre. Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at #DIFC, shares insights on #Dubai becoming the region’s preferred location for alternative investment, and key trends that are shaping a strong outlook for the sector in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dkEVRCcF #FutureOfFinance #Finance #Dubai #UAE

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Presight, a leading global #AI and big data analytics company, and Shorooq, a leading #AbuDhabi-headquartered #investment firm regulated by the #FSRA as Fund Manager, today announced the launch of a global AI innovation fund (Presight–Shorooq Fund I) that aims to invest $100 million in the next generation of AI breakthroughs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDvysFu8 Presight, Shorooq, Thomas Pramotedham, Mahmoud Adi #FintechNewsUAE #Presight #Shorooq #Venturecapital #Credit #Privateequity #Investments #AI #Innovation #MENAP #GlobalTech

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The Penresa team was delighted to meet Shirish Bhide, Chief Executive Officer of United Arab Bank, and gain insight into how the bank is spearheading digital transformation and sustainable growth in the UAE’s financial sector. Under Shirish’s leadership, United Arab Bank has advanced cutting-edge innovation on multiple fronts. The bank recently partnered with Smarbl to launch RegPRISM, an AI-powered compliance platform that enhances regulatory intelligence and operational efficiency, raising the bar for digital governance in the region. It has also forged a strategic alliance with Emirates Face Recognition (EFR), embedding biometric technology into its upcoming mobile banking app to deliver a seamless, secure, and fully digital client experience. In June 2025, UAB successfully raised AED 1.03 billion through a rights issue, signaling strong shareholder confidence and bolstering the bank’s capital base to fuel future growth and innovation. These milestones are testament to Shirish’s vision of building a future-ready bank, one that balances innovation, governance, and resilience. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Bhide and his team for hosting us and sharing this dynamic roadmap. #UnitedArabBank #UAEFinance #DigitalTransformation #USAToday #AI #CapitalRaise #BankingInnovation #Leadership #Penresa

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Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ("Mumtalakat"​), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has bought a stake in BlueFive Capital, founded by former Investcorp exec Hazem Ben-Gacem, to help support its platform in the region. https://lnkd.in/gtRQaVRN

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The FSP from ADGM empowers QCP to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated digital asset services from its strategic base in Abu Dhabi, including spot and derivatives trading, market making, and bespoke structured solutions for institutional and professional clients. “We are delighted to welcome QCP Group to ADGM's vibrant international financial centre,” commented Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM. “QCP’s focus on regulatory compliance and innovative digital asset solutions aligns seamlessly with ADGM’s vision of fostering a trusted and dynamic financial ecosystem. As we continue to attract top-tier financial institutions, ADGM remains committed to enhancing global connectivity and driving the delivery of world-class financial solutions that support sustainable economic growth across the region.” QCP’s regulated status in both ADGM and Singapore offers institutional clients distinct advantages, including the assurance of engaging with a partner that meets the rigorous compliance standards of two globally respected authorities. This dual-anchor allows QCP to offer unbroken global coverage and a comprehensive suite of regulated digital asset products.

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How is the seismic shift in the global hedge fund industry redrawing the map of financial services? In his latest interview for MEA Finance Magazine, Mohamed Abdellatif, UBP’s Co-Head of the Middle East and Africa region, reveals the UAE’s success drivers that have seen it become a global heavyweight in this sector. Read more about his thoughts. https://lnkd.in/espNeV8v

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We’re pleased to share that Investcorp Capital has appointed Al Ramz PJSC (ALRAMZ:UH) as a liquidity provider for its shares listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Al Ramz, one of the UAE’s premier financial institutions, brings a strong track record in market making and liquidity provision. Their role will support trading activity and enhance liquidity across Investcorp Capital’s listed shares—contributing to greater market depth, efficiency, and investor confidence. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to strengthening market access and transparency for our shareholders. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dNfDSTfH

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On CNBC International 's Access Middle East program with Dan Murphy, our Partner Bilal Baloch broke down what’s really happening across GCC private markets - from the fintech infrastructure opportunity and sovereign fund collaboration, to how we are shaping a multi-dimensional investment strategy across venture capital, credit, and private equity. Here’s what you’ll learn from the 10-minute segment: 🔹Why our investment in qlub represents the future of F&B infrastructure, not just faster payments 🔹How sovereign funds in the UAE and Saudi are evolving from capital allocators to ecosystem builders 🔹Why the $1.35B raised by MENA startups H1 2025 is just the beginning with Saudi alone contributing over 50% 🔹What it really means when we say Shorooq is building the “Blackstone of the Middle East” 🔹A teaser: A major AI announcement is coming soon and it will matter for the entire region 🎥 Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/d92CdDG5 #shorooq #venturecapital #credit #privateequity #investments

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