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The Arab Energy Fund Acquires Minority Stake in APSCO, Supporting Regional Growth in Energy Solutions

Saudi Arabia – 14 Jan 2025 – The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution, today announced the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (“Apsco”), one of the largest private-sector energy solutions companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The investment marks the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on jointly exploring growth opportunities and new initiatives across the Middle East, North Africa, and selected international markets, spanning Apsco’s core and adjacent sectors.

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Italian Dental Industry Reaches €1.68 Billion with Exports Totalling €868 Million in 2024

Dental exports to the UAE reached EUR 32.67 million between January and September 2025, up 14.77% year on year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 14, 2026 – Italy will once again take centre stage at AEEDC 2026, the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition, taking place from 19 – 21 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together 52 exhibiting companies, the Italian Pavilion will present the breadth of Italy’s dental manufacturing and innovation ecosystem – from advanced equipment and materials to digital dentistry and clinical solutions – underscoring its position as a trusted global partner in dental excellence.

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4 Trends Transforming UAE Construction Management in 2026

The UAE’s construction and real estate sector is entering a new phase in 2026, defined by how efficiently, transparently, and sustainably projects are delivered. With the UAE real estate market projected to reach USD 759 billion by 2029, project management practices are undergoing pressure to deliver on time, on budget, and in line with stricter regulations and ESG expectations.

Against this backdrop, PlanRadar highlights four major shifts that are reshaping how projects are planned, executed, and operated.

From “going digital” to digital discipline

In 2026, the question has changed from “Do we have digital tools?” to “Are our digital processes consistent, auditable, and used by everyone on the project?”

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Lionsoul Global Announces Strategic Partnership with ALTNovel

Lionsoul Global (“Lionsoul”) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ALTNovel Capital Ltd (“ALTNovel”), an Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”)–based investment platform focused on private capital opportunities, data-driven research, and ethical impact investing. Through this partnership, Lionsoul will integrate seamlessly with ALTNovel’s research intelligence, curated investment infrastructure, and global impact philosophy. Together, the two companies will introduce a new standard for wealth management that bridges traditional finance, digital assets, and mission-driven capital allocation.
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Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026

The Bank’s 2026 Global Market Outlook assesses elevated equity market valuations driven by the AI boom, highlights the Gulf’s growing role in sustaining AI valuations and private market deal flow, and outlines key themes shaping global markets for investors

14 January 2026, Dubai – Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) released its Global Market Outlook for 2026, which outlines its investment strategy and key themes for navigating global markets in the year ahead.

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