Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Abu Dhabi private equity firm BlueFive looks to consolidate Gulf insurers
The firm raised $2 billion for its first buyout fund this year with a view to later expand across Southeast Asia.
Articles & Videos
All PoliticsPolicyEconomyRights & JusticeInternationalClimate & EnvironmentTechnologyHealthMediaCulture & Society
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Saudi plans to double Japan investments to $27B by 2030
Japan is one of Saudi Arabia’s top trading partners, driven by the kingdom’s oil exports and purchases of Japanese cars, machinery, and electronics.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
UAE National Day marks a risk that remade the Gulf
On Dec. 2, 1971, six rival sheikhs made a historic decision, forming the UAE a day after Britain pulled its military out of the region.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Saudi to reveal 2026 spending priorities amid lower oil prices
Investors and businesses are watching to see how spending and borrowing plans will impact the kingdom's economy at a time of weaker oil prices.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Kuwait leads other Gulf nations in wealth as a percentage of GDP
A report by Global SWF also showed that the Qatar Investment Authority was the biggest spender among global sovereign funds in November.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
UAE opens up to online gambling
The country quietly launched its first sports betting site and a poker, roulette, and slots platform.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
South Africa manufacturing mood drops to weakest level since COVID
Sentiment dropped sharply in November due to weak export sales, an influential survey showed.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Shell buys TotalEnergies' stake in Nigerian oil field
Shell’s Nigeria subsidiary now owns 65% of the deepwater Bonga field in southern Nigeria.
Semafor • Dec 1, 2025
Africa’s instant payments worth almost $2 trillion, report finds
The number of instant payment systems in Africa rose to 36 across 25 countries between July 2024 and June this year
Headlines
360 headlinesThese Haitian Meatpacking Workers Face Deportation. They Voted to Strike Anyway.
Mother Jones •
Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
Mother Jones •
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
The Conversation •
Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
The Conversation •
Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
Mother Jones •
Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The Conversation •
Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
The Conversation •
Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
Scheer Post •
3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
The Conversation •
Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
Mother Jones •
Page 1 of 36