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Source: Bloomberg.com

ADIA Seeks $7.5 Billion Credit Facility for Private Market Investments

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is arranging a $7.5 billion revolving loan facility to fund investments across private equity, infrastructure, and real estate. Standard Chartered is serving as sole coordinator alongside regional and global lead arrangers. The borrowing aligns with ADIA's increased target allocations for private markets and expanding investments in Greater China logistics and digital infrastructure.

Industry News
Source: Container Management

AD Ports Group Q3 Profit Jumps 64% Despite UAE Container Volume Drop

AD Ports Group posted a record Q3 2026 net profit of AED 975 million, up 64% year-on-year, as revenue expanded 48% to AED 7.99 billion. The financial gains came despite a 57% drop in UAE container throughput to 751,000 TEUs amid Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions. Maritime and logistics growth, combined with cargo rerouting through Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, helped offset domestic volume declines.

Industry News
Source: Seetao

Hoymiles Partners with Oman Investment Authority on $100M Inverter Base

Chinese solar technology company Hoymiles has signed a strategic cooperation framework with the Oman Investment Authority, PCG Global, and Greenway Asset Management involving approximately $100 million. The agreement outlines plans to set up a solar inverter production base in Oman alongside the Oman New Energy Ecological Cooperation Fund. The initiative is intended to serve Middle East and North Africa regional demand and advance Oman's goal of generating 30 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Industry News
Source: Forbes Middle East

First Abu Dhabi Bank Plans $4.08 Billion Rights Issue to Accelerate Growth

First Abu Dhabi Bank plans to raise up to AED 15 billion ($4.08 billion) through a strategic rights issue offering 1.1 billion new shares at a 30% discount. The UAE's largest lender intends to use the capital to fund domestic and international expansion. Largest shareholder Mubadala Investment Company intends to fully take up its pro-rata entitlement.

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