QIA invests in $5.6 billion portfolio of New York retail properties
April 19, 2019 (New York / Dubai) According to an article on Reuters, QIA and private realty firm Crown Acquisitions said on Friday they were the unnamed investors in a deal with Vornado Realty Trust valued at $5.56 billion that involves a portfolio of prime New York retail properties. Vornado sold a non-controlling stake in its portfolio of properties along…
Mubadala looking to broaden real estate portfolio
March 20, 2019 (Abu Dhabi) Gulf News has reported that Mubadala, a UAE investment giant has just picked up Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island and is open to acquisitions in real estate to broaden its portfolio. Ali Eid Al Mheiri, Executive Director of real estate and infrastructure commented, "We are focussing on real estate investments in the UAE and…
PIF of Saudi Arabia invests $1 billion+ in Lucid Motors
April 3, 2019 (Silicon Valley / Saudi Arabia) According to an article on Benzinga, Lucid Motors confirmed today that it has closed its previously announced $1 billion+ investment from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). This latest round of financing further propels the company towards the commercial launch of its first electric vehicle, the Lucid Air, in 2020.…
ADFD invests $2.7 billion in international water projects
March 23, 2019 (Abu Dhabi) Trade Arabia has reported the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed 108 water sector projects in 56 countries from its inception in 1971 until December 2018. The article noted that ADFD has always been keen to support international efforts aimed at achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with water sector projects accounting for…
AGL Credit Management closes $500 million investment from ADIA
March 20, 2019 (Abu Dhabi) According to an article on Asia Asset Management, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and an unnamed US state pension fund are investing a total $650 million to become shareholders in AGL Credit Management (AGL). AGL is a newly established private credit investment firm founded by veteran US loan banker Peter Gleysteen which specializes in innovative…