Home / Business and Economy / Abu Dhabi Pumps £20 Billion into UK in 4-Year Spree
Abu Dhabi Pumps £20 Billion into UK in 4-Year Spree
10 Nov
Summary
- Abu Dhabi channels £20 billion into the UK over 4 years
- Saudi small caps test the IPO market
- Uber in talks with Mubadala for a deal in Turkey

According to the latest Mideast Money newsletter, the Middle East is cementing its position as a major player in global finance. In the past 4 years, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund has channeled a staggering £20 billion into the UK market, underscoring the region's growing investment clout.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's small-cap companies are testing the public markets, with several initial public offerings (IPOs) in the works. This signals a maturing of the Saudi stock exchange and the kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil.
Separately, ride-hailing giant Uber is in talks with Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company for a potential deal in Turkey. This highlights the Middle East's strategic importance, as global firms seek to tap into the region's expanding consumer base and investment capital.



