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Middle East Renewable Energy Investment Soars Amid AI Demand

Renewable Energy Investment Accelerates in the Middle East Amid Focus on Energy Security and Infrastructure

New research finds EMEA Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Surges, Procurement Pressures Intensify Globally

UAE – March 30, 2026: – Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform.

The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of US$496B, with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity.

Justin Smith, Managing Director, Ansarada

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ADGM Celebrates 10 Years: AUM Up 36% and Workforce Growth

ADGM Celebrates Decade of Operations With 36% Surge in AUM, 51% Increase in Workforce and Over 12,000 Licences in 2025

  •  Total AUMs within ADGM rise to 36% in 2025, while the number of asset and fund managers, collectively managing 244 funds, increases to 171.
  • A total of 3,769 new licences issued in 2025, bringing the number of active licences to 12,671.
  • Workforce increased by more than 50% in  2025 to 44,339 individuals from 2024.
  • Global asset management giants such as Cantor Fitzgerald, BBVA, Arab Bank Switzerland – Gulf, Plenary ME Infrastructure and more set up offices in 2025.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30th March 2026: Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’.

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Muzinich & Co. opens ADGM office to strengthen Middle East presence

London/New York 30th March 2026 – Muzinich & Co., the privately owned global corporate credit specialist, has opened an office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, marking the next step in its investment journey in the Middle East. The office will be led by Filomena Cocco, Managing Director, Global Business Development.

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AESG Launches Structural Design Division for Integrated Engineering Solutions

AESG Strengthens Fully-Integrated Engineering Platform with Launch of Structural Design and Engineering Division

Industry veterans Matthew Cross and Dr. Gavin Lume appointed to lead concept-to-construction structural delivery across the Middle East.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 30 March, 2026 – AESG, a leading global engineering and advisory firm, has announced the launch of a dedicated Structural Design and Engineering division, further strengthening its fully integrated, multi-disciplinary consultancy platform across the Middle East.

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Dubai Investments Appoints Nishant Shah as the Chief Financial Officer

Dubai, UAE, 27 March 2026 – Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced the appointment of Nishant Shah as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Nishant has been serving as the Acting Chief Financial Officer since July 2025, having previously held the role of Finance Director, ensuring continuity and stability within the Group’s finance function during the leadership transition.

In his role as Chief Financial Officer, Nishant will be responsible for leading the Group’s financial strategy, overseeing financial reporting, treasury and investment activities in addition to further strengthening financial governance across Dubai Investments’ diversified portfolio.

Nishant Shah

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