LOOKING AHEAD

Investcorp, the Middle East’s largest alternative asset manager, is looking at the horizon and dreaming big. Executive Chairman Mohammed Alardhi is at Davos this week, where he told Bloomberg the firm is considering an IPO somewhere down the line. “In the next few years I would not be surprised if we look for a liquidity event sometime, whether by a strategic partnership or even going to the public markets,” Alardhi said. The Bahrain-based firm, which manages about $55 billion, is optimistic about 2025 and prospects for business in the U.S. under the Trump administration, Alardhi said.

PROPERTY BOOST

Dubai is taking new steps to make its prime property more attractive to foreign investors. The emirate issued regulations on Sunday enabling private property owners of all nationalities in the Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jaddaf areas to convert their ownership to so-called “freehold” status, The National reports. Under freehold classification, an investor has a direct title of ownership of the property and the land on which it is built. “This news is huge because it could be the beginning of what I suppose will be the opening up of all areas to be bought by non-locals,” Mario Volpi, head of brokerage at Novvi Properties, told the newspaper.

Mubadala: The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund will proceed with a restructuring of the Turkish Getir grocery delivery service despite threats of a legal battle from its founders.

Qatar Investment Authority: Instabase, a San Francisco startup that creates software for extracting data from documents, raised $100 million in a Series D funding round led by the QIA.

Public Investment Fund: A subsidiary of the sovereign wealth fund’s Saudi-Egyptian Investment Co. agreed to invest in Cairo for Investment and Real Estate Development, Egypt’s largest private-sector education service provider.

📈 Price Surge: An 81% increase in Riyadh residential real estate prices since 2020 has put home ownership out of reach for the vast majority of the Saudi capital’s residents, the Financial Times reports.

⛽ Gas Sale: ADNOC signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Germany’s EnBW for 0.6 million tons per annum of LNG from its Ruwais project, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.

💲 Lean In: Egypt received a $231 million loan from the state-backed Japan International Cooperation Agency to support its private sector development to transition to a green economy.

🖥️ Digital Assets: Dubai Islamic Bank increased its stake in Turkey’s T.O.M. Group from 20% to 25%, strengthening its presence in Turkey’s growing financial market, which includes T.O.M. Katilim Bankasi, Turkey’s first licensed digital retail bank.

💸 SME Funds: Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency signed a micro-project financing deal worth $1.95 million with Erada Microfinance company to fund 1,700 micro-projects, each receiving $9,000.

🚢 Holding Back: International cargo carriers are not ready to return to the Red Sea in the wake of a Gaza ceasefire because of uncertainty over whether Yemen’s Houthis will continue to attack their ships, Reuters reports.

🥬 Vegan Cuisine: Emirates airline is testing some 300 different vegan dishes, such as savory cannelloni and spicy shakshuka, to address increasing demand from passengers. 

₿ Crypto Power: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and REIT Development will build a 17-story Crypto Tower in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers to support blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 companies.

💰 Flying In: The UAE has emerged as the second most popular destination for high-net-worth individuals seeking to leave the U.K. ahead of upcoming tax regime changes, investment experts Henley & Partners said. 

🇰🇼 New Tracks: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Roads and Transportation issued a tender for a consulting agreement to establish the Kuwait Railway Co., a decision to be followed by a study of the private sector partnership for its operation and maintenance. 

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Sheikh Mohamed also received a phone call from the leader of the New Syrian Administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa in which he reiterated the UAE’s steadfast position in support of Syria’s independence.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the biggest winners in the fallout of the 15-month conflict in Gaza, which has tilted the balance of power in the Middle East against its longtime rival Iran, Bloomberg reports.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke on the phone with outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with members of the Board of Directors of the Young Arab Leaders initiative at the Museum of the Future.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Dubai, launched a new certification mechanism called the Dubai AI Seal to promote trust in reliable artificial intelligence companies.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, met with Tara Davies, Partner and Co-Head of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at private equity firm KKR. 

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, launched the Media Leadership Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at shaping a new generation of media leaders.

Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of DAMAC properties, is in Washington D.C. and posted a picture with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos during the pre-inauguration celebrations of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the Trump National Golf Club on Sunday.

Tarek Sultan, Vice Chairman of Kuwaiti logistics giant Agility, told The National that he is optimistic about the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and is expecting the U.S. to play a key role in the company’s investment strategy.

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, and Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council in the Sultanate of Oman, held a discussion session at the Shura Council headquarters in the Omani capital, Muscat.

Jan. 20-24, Davos, Switzerland. World Economic Forum. The annual WEF meeting brings world leaders and business executives together to discuss the world’s greatest policy challenges. Davos-Klosters.  

Jan. 27-30, Dubai. Arab Health. Premier healthcare event where attendees network with global leaders, discuss ground-breaking innovations and seek to shape the future of healthcare. Dubai World Trade Center. 

Jan. 27-28, Riyadh. Private markets in Saudi Arabia and GCC.  Exploring fundraising strategies, value creation and opportunities across private equity, credit and venture capital within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. The Fairmont Hotel.

Jan. 27-30, Miami, Fla. iConnection Miami Alts. Networking event for fund managers and finance industry professions. Miami Beach Convention Center.

Jan. 30, Abu Dhabi. MEVCA Investors Summit. The one-day conference is sponsored by the Middle East Venture Capital Association. ADGM.

Feb. 1-8, Abu Dhabi: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Top women tennis stars compete in WTA 500 tournament. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City.

Feb. 3-6, Dubai. Medlab Middle East 2025. The show attracts exhibitors whether global  giants or emerging startups to discuss digital health solutions. Dubai World Trade Centre.

Feb. 4-5, Doha. Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition. Conference brings industry experts, decision-makers, shipping companies and leaders in technology, energy, finance and investment. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort.

Feb. 9-12, Riyadh. Leap 2025. Riyadh’s tech event that brings in tech innovators and leading experts from around the world to discover new ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with inspiring mentors and investors. Riyadh Front Expo Centre.

Feb. 11-13, Dubai. World Government Summit 2025. Annual event brings in world leaders and business leaders from the region and outside to discuss the most pressing matters. Madinat Jumeirah.

Feb. 14-16, Munich Security Forum. Known as one of the world’s leading forums for debating international security policy. Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

Feb. 17-21, Abu Dhabi: IDEX 2025. Military contractors from around the world show their wares at one of the most prominent international defense exhibitions. ADNEC Center.

Feb. 17-21, Dubai. Gulf Food. In its 30th edition, the exhibition brings in many more companies to show their work on food and the industry’s use of technology. Dubai World Trade Center. 

Feb. 18-19, Abu Dhabi. The Future of Asset Management Middle East. A two-day conference that gathers leading executives from top asset management companies in the Middle East region. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Canal.

 Feb. 22-23, Miami, Fla. FII Priority. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative connects U.S. and Middle Eastern investors. Faena Hotel & Forum, Miami Beach.

Feb. 25, Dubai. Family Office Summit 2025. Global fund leaders managing $1 trillion in assets will meet under the theme, “Taking Money Out of Cash.” Ritz Carlton Jumeirah Beach

HELICOPTER PARENTING

GEMS Education will open a futuristic $100 million campus in Dubai where the annual fees could reach as high as $56,000. The 47,600-square-meter School of Research and Innovation, opening in August, will offer a 600-seat auditorium, Olympic-sized pool, football field-turned-helipad, robotics labs, go-kart engineering workshops, and a 400-meter track for testing go-kart designs. The school will be the most expensive in a city where education costs are already among the highest globally, with private operators like GEMS dominating due to demand for premium education from wealthy expatriates, Bloomberg reports. Founded by an Indian family more than 60 years ago, GEMS is now one of the world’s largest education providers, with Brookfield Asset Management leading a $2 billion investment in the business last year.

SEA OF CASH

Arab countries invested $39.5 billion in Egypt during the last quarter of the past fiscal year, with the UAE contributing $37.5 billion, mainly in construction. The UAE’s sovereign fund, ADQ, has an ambitious plan to invest $35 billion in building a new city and $24 billion to develop Ras El-Hekma into a Mediterranean hotspot, AGBI reports. Saudi Arabia’s investments increased to $585.5 million, while Qatar’s reached $447 million. Egypt is gearing up to boost investment opportunities with new developments along the Red Sea coast.

Public Investment Fund: SURJ Sports Investment, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s sports investing arm, is in advanced talks to invest at least $1 billion in billionaire Len Blavatnik’s streaming service DAZN Group, Bloomberg reports.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority: The UAE sovereign wealth fund is investing $500 million in Alpha Generation, a U.S. power infrastructure company owned by Boston-based ArcLight Capital, Reuters reports.

ADQ: Ducab Group, owned by ADQ and the Investment Corporation of Dubai, expanded into Senegal by supplying 220kV high-voltage cables, supporting the country’s goal of universal electricity access by 2026 and boosting Dakar’s urban development.

Mubadala: Mohamed Albadr, Head of Asia for Private Equity, reaffirmed Mubadala’s commitment to doubling investments in Asia by 2030, at the UBS Greater China Conference in Shanghai, citing the region’s economic growth as key to advancing sustainable growth and geographic diversification.

📈 Share Offering: Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank is working with JPMorgan Chase on a potential IPO for Riyad Capital, its investment banking arm, at a valuation of around $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reports.

🛫 Paris-Tehran: Iran announced the launch of direct flights to Europe starting Jan. 31, with Iran Airtour operating the Paris-Tehran route, and Qeshm Air serving two other European destinations, three months after EU sanctions suspended flights by Iran Air.

💵 Funds In: Aramco, the energy giant, signed 145 agreements and MoUs worth $9 billion at the In-Kingdom Total Value Add Forum & Exhibition 2025 advancing Saudi Arabia’s localization goals, the company said in a statement.

🔒 Fraud Detector: U.S. blockchain company Chainanalysis said it will buy Alterya, an Israeli startup that detects fraud in online payments, for $160 million.

🌍 Free Trade: Malaysia will start negotiations on a free trade agreement covering all members of the GCC after today’s signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE, The National reports.

💸 Attract Players: Led by major players like Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi’s banking sector is boosting debt and Islamic bonds issuances to strengthen capital and support the Vision 2030 goals of expanding financing options and attracting global investors.

🏙️ High Rise: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and Dubai Police have launched the advanced Drone Box system to enhance security and monitor high-rise buildings in Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

🏗️ Build Friends: ​​Drake & Scull International, which is majority owned by UAE’s Tabarak Investment, has signed a strategic agreement with Egypt’s real estate company El Amar Group to collaborate to deliver high-quality real estate and infrastructure projects across Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at AlUla’s winter camp on Monday, with the leaders chairing a meeting of the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council. Prince Mohammed also received a call from Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim held a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss regional matters. Sheikh Tamim also met at Lusail Palace with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa at the U.S. National Security Council Brett McGurk.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham launched a $460 million fund to support over 100,000 citizens by clearing housing and business loans for those earning $1,000 or less.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland at Za’abeel Palace on Monday.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, were present at the reception. 

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in the presence of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Advisor, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Malaysia to support joint investment in Artificial Intelligence, as part of the Malaysia Madani Artificial Intelligence initiative.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Energy Minister, announced plans to monetize all minerals, including uranium, as the kingdom expands its nuclear program.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is leading a delegation this week in the UAE, where he is courting investment in Alaska’s mineral resources and attending the World Future Energy Summit. He was honored by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council at a reception in Dubai on Monday.

Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, said 571 international companies, primarily industrial, have established regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, with most located in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial Center.

Simon Squibb, a British entrepreneur, won a $1 million award at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy.

Jan. 13-18, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The conference brings together policymakers, corporate executives and environmental leaders to discuss the challenges of climate change. ADNEC.

Jan. 16-19, Dubai. Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Golf Tournament brings in world class athletes. Emirates Golf Club.  

Jan. 20-24, Davos, Switzerland. World Economic Forum. The annual WEF meeting brings world leaders and business executives together to discuss the world’s greaste challenges. Davos-Klosters.  

Jan. 27-30, Dubai. Arab Health. Premier healthcare event where attendees network with global leaders, discuss ground-breaking innovations and seek to shape the future of healthcare. Dubai World Trade Center. 

Jan. 27-28, Riyadh. Private markets in Saudi Arabia and GCC.  Exploring fundraising strategies, value creation and opportunities across private equity, credit and venture capital within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. The Fairmont Hotel.

Jan. 27-30, Miami, Fla. iConnection Miami Alts. Networking event for fund managers and finance industry professions. Miami Beach Convention Center.

Feb. 3-6, Dubai. Medlab Middle East 2025. The show attracts exhibitors whether global  giants or emerging startups to discuss digital health solutions. Dubai World Trade Centre.

Feb. 4-5, Doha. Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition. Conference brings industry experts, decision-makers, shipping companies and leaders in technology, energy, finance and investment. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort.

Feb. 9-12, Riyadh. Leap 2025. Riyadh’s tech event that brings in tech innovators and leading experts from around the world to discover new ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with inspiring mentors and investors. Riyadh Front Expo Centre.

Feb. 11-13, Dubai. World Government Summit 2025. Annual event brings in world leaders and business leaders from the region and outside to discuss the most pressing matters. Madinat Jumeirah.

Feb. 14-16, Munich Security Forum. Known as one of the world’s leading forums for debating international security policy. Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

Feb. 17-21, Abu Dhabi: IDEX 2025. Military contractors from around the world show their wares at one of the most prominent international defense exhibitions. ADNEC Center.

Feb. 17-21, Abu Dhabi: IDEX 2025. Military contractors from around the world show their wares at one of the most prominent international defense exhibitions. ADNEC Center.

Feb. 17-21, Dubai. Gulf Food. In its 30th edition, the exhibition brings in many more companies to show their work on food and the industry’s use of technology. Dubai World Trade Center. 

Feb. 18-19, Abu Dhabi. The Future of Asset Management Middle East. A two-day conference that gathers leading executives from top asset management companies in the Middle East region. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Canal.

 Feb. 22-23, Miami, Fla.. FII Priority. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative connects U.S. and Middle Eastern investors. Faena Hotel & Forum, Miami Beach.

CALLING BANKS

After pledging $20 billion to build data centers in the U.S. while sharing the Mar-a-Lago podium with President-elect Donald Trump, Damac Group CEO Hussain Sajwani needs to deliver. In a television interview with Bloomberg today, the billionaire property developer said that level of investment will require close involvement with banks and other financial institutions. “This is an asset-based business. With infrastructure, normally you borrow 60% to 70% from the banks or financial institutions, or bonds – leverage,” he said. “Damac Properties will be able to put the equity, which will be in the range of the other 30%, which will be around $5 to $6 billion.”

AMAZON ASSISTANCE

The UAE will invest $40 million in Brazil to tackle plastic pollution and help indigenous communities in the Amazon. The announcement by Erth Zayed Philanthropies Chairman Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed comes as the UAE prepares to host the International Renewable Energy Forum starting tomorrow, leading into Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, drawing environmental leaders from around the world. Brazil will host this year’s UN COP30 climate talks in November. When the UAE hosted the annual conference in 2023 in Dubai, it launched the “COP Presidencies Troika,” teaming up with Brazil and COP29 host Azerbaijan to promote the Paris Agreement target limiting global warming to 1.5C.

Public Investment Fund: The Saudi sovereign wealth fund invested $200 million in State Street Global Advisors’ new ETF that tracks the JPMorgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Index, becoming the first European-listed exchange-traded fund to track the kingdom’s debt. Taiwan-based Orbit Startups and PIF-owned Sanabil Investments are teaming up to create a business accelerator to nurture early-stage tech firms across the MENA region.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority: India’s conglomerate GMR Group received an investment of $734 million from the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund to reduce debt.

Qatar Investment Group: QIA-backed Qilaa International Group signed an agreement with Indonesia to build 1 million affordable homes in which Qilaa will finance and manage the project, with land provided by the Indonesian government.

🚢 Shipping Acquisition: ADNOC Logistics and Services announced completion of its acquisition of an 80% stake in international shipping pool operator Navig8 TopCo Holdings for about $1 billion, with a contractual commitment to buy the remaining 20% in mid-2027.

⚙️Asian Entry: NMDC Energy secured a $1.1 billion exploration and procurement contract from Taiwan Power Company for pipeline installation, shore approach works, and dredging for the 111-kilometer Tung-Hsiao Power Plant Renewal Project.

💵 Bond Sale: Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest real estate developer, said it will sell $1 billion of hybrid bonds in a fundraising step to expand its business.

🇹🇼 Raising Funds: Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, is raising money in Taiwan, listing $700 million in unsecured five-year notes on the Taipei Exchange.

🚜 Pest Detector: Fermata, an Israeli startup that helps farmers with early detection of bugs and crop disease, raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Raw Ventures.

🙏 Islamic Finance: ADIB Capital has launched an Islamic-compliant fund targeting high-demand, ESG-compliant logistics assets in Germany and Western Europe.

🧑‍🌾 African Farmers: The Dubai International Chamber is helping Farm to Plate, a subsidiary of Paramount Software Solutions, expand into the African country of Eswatini – formerly Swaziland – to modernize the agri-food supply chain and introduce local farmers with advanced technologies.

💸 Cash Inflow: Dubai-based Shuaa Capital sold its Saudi hospitality portfolio for $137 million to real estate investor Sumou Holding, reducing liabilities and adding cash flow.

🐄 Livestock City: The Hafr Al-Batin Investment Forum 2025 in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province concluded with $4.5 billion in agreements which includes unveiling the Middle East’s largest livestock city.

🏭 Carbon Down: Emirates Water and Electricity Co. issued a request for proposals for the 1,500MW Zarraf Solar PV project in Al Dhafra, which will power 160,000 homes, cut carbon emissions by 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, and contribute 5% to EWEC’s 2030 emissions reduction target.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, received the acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday in which a draft decision was approved to promote e-commerce.

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region of the UAE, visited the inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival, organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. 

Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, said in an interview with the Khaleej Times that Dubai’s ability to overcome the challenges of its desert location and become a smart city took resilient decision-making and proactive adaptation to the world.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was asked in an interview with Bloomberg if he was surprised by the billions of dollars Elon Musk raised in the Middle East for his xAI venture. “No. No,” he replied. “They have a lot of capital. It’s the industry people want. Elon is Elon.”

Samuel Landi, a fugitive Italian businessman convicted of fraud who lived on a rusting barge off the coast of Dubai until he was killed last year when the ship was broken apart by a wave, is the subject of a New York Times profile that explores how he evaded legal authorities by taking advantage of murky laws surrounding life offshore.

Jan. 7-10, Las Vegas, Nev. Consumer Electronics Show. One of the world’s biggest stages for the consumer electronics consumer and the entire tech industry. Las Vegas Convention Center.

Jan. 9-13, Abu Dhabi. International Renewable Energy Youth Forum. Held on the sidelines of IRENA’s Energy Forum. Masdar City.

Jan. 11-13, Abu Dhabi. International Renewable Energy Forum. The U.N. IRENA agency’s Assembly meets to make policy decisions and discuss advancing energy transition efforts. Masdar City.

Jan. 11-13, Dubai. The 1 Billion Followers Summit. An event that covers the world’s top creators and entertainers. Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

Jan. 13-18, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The conference brings together changemakers to discuss the key challenges in today’s world. ADNEC.

Jan. 16-19, Dubai. Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Golf Tournament bringing in world class athletes. Emirates Golf Club.  

Jan. 20-24, Davos, Switzerland. World Economic Forum. The annual WEF meeting brings world leaders, business leaders and thought leaders together under one roof to discuss the world’s challenges. Davos-Klosters.  

Jan. 27-30, Dubai. Arab Health. Premier healthcare event where attendees network with global leaders, discuss ground-breaking innovations and seek to shape the future of healthcare. Dubai World Trade Center. 

Jan. 27-28, Riyadh. Private markets in Saudi Arabia and GCC.  Exploring fundraising strategies, value creation and opportunities across private equity, credit and venture capital within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. The Fairmont Hotel.

Feb. 3-6, Dubai. Medlab Middle East 2025. The show attracts exhibitors whether global giants or emerging startups to discuss digital health solutions. Dubai World Trade Centre.

Feb. 4-5, Doha. Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition. Conference brings industry experts, decision-makers, shipping companies and leaders in technology, energy, finance and investment. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort.

Feb. 9-12, Riyadh. Leap 2025. Riyadh’s tech event that brings in tech innovators and leading experts from around the world to discover new ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with inspiring mentors and investors. Riyadh Front Expo Centre.

Feb. 11-13, Dubai. World Government Summit 2025. Annual event brings in world leaders and business leaders from the region and outside to discuss the most pressing matters. Madinat Jumeirah.

Feb. 14-16, Munich Security Forum. Known as one of the world’s leading forums for debating international security policy. Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

Feb. 18-19, Abu Dhabi. The Future of Asset Management Middle East. A two-day conference that gathers leading executives from top asset management companies in the Middle East region. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Canal.

Feb. 22-23, Miami, Fla.. FII Priority. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative connects U.S. and Middle Eastern investors. Faena Hotel & Forum, Miami Beach.