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Gulf SWFs frenetic activity continues despite Iran War

1st October, 2026

The 2026 MENA Playbook released today by Global SWF highlights the state of play of Middle Eastern Sovereign Investors as at the end of the third quarter of 2026.

Sheikh Tahnoon-led IHC Takes Control of Abu Dhabi's Marlan as Space Spending Jumps to US$1bn

10th September, 2026

IHC has agreed to acquire 80% of Marlan Holding as the Abu Dhabi space company moves from a 10-satellite constellation to a US$1 billion programme involving an initial 50 spacecraft.

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SWFs Bolster AI: GIC Extends Anthropic Bet Into Claude Data Centres

12th August, 2026

Singapore’s GIC is extending its investment in Anthropic into the infrastructure required to run Claude, joining Macquarie Asset Management in a new data centre platform dedicated to the US artificial intelligence company. Global SWF estimates GIC has already invested around US$ 6.3 billion in Anthropic, making it the company’s largest sovereign investor.

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An Exploration of the Tahnoonisphere

17th July, 2026

ePointZero’s US$2.25 billion acquisition of Traverse Midstream shows how royal, listed and sovereign capital circulate through Abu Dhabi’s investment system. The entities remain legally separate, but assets, mandates, executives and liquidity move between them in ways that can strengthen the system as a whole.

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