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Saudi Fund Joins the Agtech Farming Revolution

2nd February, 2023

In an era of climate change, pressures on water resources and a burgeoning global population reaching 10 billion, indoor vertical farming is emerging to overcome the challenges and address growing food demand.

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Oman’s SWF is Picking up the Pace with US$5bn of investment planned for 2023

20th December, 2022

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is planning US$5 billion of investments in 2023 alone, funded in part from divestment of eight assets, according to reports in the state media.

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Oman's SWF Launches US$2 billion Diversification Push

21st November, 2022

With the Oman Investment Authority’s (OIA) portfolio reaching US$41.5 billion and representing roughly 40% of the Sultanate’s economy, the sovereign wealth fund has entered a new phase of growth targeting strategic economic diversification at home and yield-generating investment abroad.

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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ seeks Strategic Position in Oman’s Economy

28th September, 2022

Abu Dhabi’s US$110 billion state-owned investor ADQ is seizing opportunities in Oman worth over US$8 billion and bolstering bilateral economic and political relations, in partnership with the local US$29 billion sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority (OIA).

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Temasek Leads Investment in the Future of Food

31st August, 2022

Climate change and population growth, along with the conflict in Europe’s breadbasket Ukraine and soaring energy prices, are creating the ideal storm in which famines become more likely.

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Oman Achieves Double-Digit Return and Plans Divestment to Diversify Economy

13th July, 2022

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) notched up a 10.3% return in 2021, in a year in which it completed 35 investments in private markets, according to its latest report.

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Omani Fund Plans Big IPOs to Redeploy Capital

17th June, 2022

Oman’s sovereign wealth fund the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is examining divesting from six state-owned assets as it seeks to both support the nation's finances and offer strategic investment.

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OIA breathes again, but keeps privatization plans in place

18th April, 2022

The past few years have not been easy for the finances of Oman Inc. The Sultanate has one of the smallest shares of crude oil reserves in the GCC and the second highest fiscal breakeven point, after Bahrain. For the period 2015-2021, Omanis needed the oil price to be above $87/barrel to make money – which never happened, until January 2022.

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Gulf SWFs Set for Oil Windfall as Ukraine Crisis Boosts Crude Prices

5th March, 2022

With crude prices soaring past US$100/b amid geopolitical risks generated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf region are set to be flush with liquidity and free from fiscal pressures.

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Oman Hones in on Strategic Direction for Sovereign Wealth

24th February, 2022

Oman is shaping up its sovereign wealth fund, which is encompassing the stabilization and strategic mandates of its predecessors.

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The Last Frontier: Gulf SWFs Compete for African Ports, But China is in Control

20th January, 2022

Oman, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are leading the competition to invest in African ports via their sovereign wealth funds as they seek to secure strategic control of resources and trade.

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Could Private Equity Deal by Mubadala and Bpifrance be a Sign of Things to Come for Africa?

2nd July, 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa is the final frontier for state-owned investors (SOIs), offering potential large rewards – but also significant challenges. For patient investors capable of honing in on good deals, the region offers significant long-term returns that could generate big yields.

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