September 7, 2025

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has joined a $13 billion funding round for Anthropic, the U.S.-based AI company behind the Claude assistant. Although funding amounts were not disclosed, QIA was identified as a “significant” contributor in the round, which values Anthropic at $183 billion. The company intends to use the capital to deepen R&D efforts […]

A new report from Crystal Intelligence reveals that the crypto sector has suffered losses totaling $22.7 billion through scams and cybersecurity breaches since 2011. Ethereum remains the most targeted asset, accounting for about $2 billionin losses. Although the number of incidents fell 44% year-over-year, total financial damage rose by 33%, reaching $3.6 billion—driven in large part by high-value

While official confirmations remain scarce, analysts report that several Middle Eastern countries are quietly increasing their Bitcoin reserves in multi-billion-dollar moves. These behind-the-scenes acquisitions suggest a strategic expansion in national reserve holdings, possibly as hedges against fiat exposure. This growing interest in crypto reflects a broader shift in regional economic strategy. Source: AInvest

Bahrain is proactively courting over 50 financial services companies, nearly half of which specialize in crypto and investment management. Leveraging its zero-tax environment and full foreign ownership policies, the kingdom has already attracted major names like Binance and Crypto.com. This push is part of a larger Gulf-wide trend, as regional hubs—including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and

Investor optimism surrounding a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut continues to buoy Gulf equity markets. Markets across the region saw modest gains: Saudi Arabia’s index climbed 0.2%, buoyed by a 2.4% rise in shares of Umm al Qura Development. Dubai added 0.1%, led by Emirates NBD’s 1.8% gain, while Abu Dhabi surged 0.6% and