Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology
Sovereign wealth funds and state allocators across the GCC are shifting toward strategic cross-border partnerships with Asia, demanding alignment with local economic roadmaps. Chinese institutional investors constitute roughly 40% of Investcorp's $750 million Golden Horizon fund, actively targeting mid-market and technology ventures across the GCC and Greater China.
Abu Dhabi will host the AI Everything exhibition and summit on October 6 and 7, 2026, at ADNEC, convening over 400 companies and 180 speakers. The event highlights the transition of artificial intelligence from pilot experiments into operational deployment across public administration, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.
Iran has approved 10 foreign investment projects worth over $130 million in Isfahan Province during the first half of the current Iranian year. The approved ventures include investors from China, the UAE, Afghanistan, Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany-based Iranians. Projects span multiple sectors including solar power, steel production, cotton yarn, clinic construction, and POS terminals.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Decree No. (27) of 2026 appointing Malek Sultan Al Malek as Chairman of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority. The decree takes effect from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
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