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Investcorp: A Nexus of China-Gulf Economic Relations

8th April, 2024

The China Investment Corporation (CIC) is reportedly in dialogue with Bahrain-based Investcorp to potentially back a US$800 million investment vehicle that will back pre-IPO Middle Eastern companies.

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Lunate Brings Oil Pipelines Back In-House, Slashing FDI in Midstream Infra

5th April, 2024

Lunate Capital, a multi-asset class investment manager backed by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ and seeded with US$50 billion, has conducted its first major transaction, acquiring a 40% stake in Adnoc Oil Pipelines from BlackRock and KKR.

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Lunate starts operations with 50-strong team, aims high

2nd January, 2024

Lunate Capital, a multi-asset class investment manager created by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ and seeded with US$50 billion, started operations on New Year’s Day with a 50-strong team and far-sighted ambitions.

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Global SWF's Most-read Commentaries of 2023

29th December, 2023

This year saw Global SWF publish 250 daily articles on the latest developments in the sovereign wealth universe at a time of rising geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown and high inflation.

ADQ’s portfolio jumps to US$ 200 billion pushed by TAQA’s rally

23rd October, 2023

Abu Dhabi Inc. is an ever-changing landscape, and its various Sovereign Wealth Funds are making strides both at home and overseas. One of them is ADQ, formerly known as Abu Dhabi Development Holding, which contributes to about 22% of the emirate’s non-oil GDP.

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Abu Dhabi Builds Global Health Empire: ADQ Buys UK’s Biggest Private Hospital Network

30th August, 2023

ADQ subsidiary PureHealth is acquiring UK-based Circle Health Group for US$1.2 billion in what is a major step forward for the platform’s global expansion.

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ADQ and IHC: The Blurred Boundaries of Abu Dhabi State Capitalism

3rd August, 2023

Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADQ and IHC Capital, which is linked to the ruling family, are planning to consolidate property and events assets into Q Holding to create a regional leader in the real estate and hospitality sector.

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UAE forms Ministry of Investment to be led by ADQ's CEO

3rd July, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been going through significant changes at federal level during the past few months:

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Changes in Abu Dhabi: A Tale of Two Brothers, Two Sons, and Two Key Advisors

9th March, 2023

Since Sheikh Khalifa’s demise on May 13, 2022, there has been a lot of speculation in Abu Dhabi, recently dubbed the Capital of Capital, around the new sharing of responsibilities, both political and financial.

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Lines Between Family and Sovereign Wealth Blur in Abu Dhabi With New Alternatives Manager

6th March, 2023

Two funds chaired by Abu Dhabi powerhouse Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan are planning to create one of the Middle East’s biggest independent asset managers, with General Atlantic joining as a strategic investor and partner in the new entity.

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Abu Dhabi Funds Line Up Behind Indian Billionaire’s Flagship Float

25th January, 2023

A US$2.45 billion follow-on public offering floated by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises is receiving the backing of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Mubadala as well as the privately owned International Holding Co. (IHC), linked to the ruling family.

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Abu Dhabi SWFs Will Feature Prominently in Emirate’s “Sustainability Week” Ahead of COP28

4th January, 2023

Abu Dhabi will be showcasing its green credentials at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) with its sovereign wealth funds positioned at the forefront of the energy transition.

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