Business
Africa FDI reached $70 billion in 2025, ranking third-highest since 1990 while staying above the continent’s long-term average investment level.
Developing Asia drew $644 billion in FDI in 2025, keeping its lead among developing regions as South-East Asia topped subregional inflows.
Brent crude closed at $74.16 while WTI settled at $70.44, with oil markets tracking Iranian oil rules and Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Arada launched Arada Capital in Abu Dhabi, targeting $5bn in assets under management through GCC real estate investment funds.
ADNEC Group reported AED9.2bn in 2025 UAE economic impact, with record venue, tourism, catering and event activity.
Iraq’s Basra Oil Company signs a five-year Halliburton deal to manage Bin Omar and Sindbad oil fields and raise crude and gas output.
Technology
Emirates says passengers made over 1 million Starlink Wi-Fi connections as free inflight internet expands across its fleet.
Amazon plans $48B in India from 2026 to 2030, adding $13B for AI and cloud infrastructure after Andy Jassy met Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Japan’s revised AI Basic Plan draft seeks global cooperation on AI risks, cybersecurity, model safety and misinformation controls.
Modi and Macron reviewed defence, space, civil nuclear energy, education mobility and Innovation Roadmap 2030 during talks in Nice.
