Gulf and Asian capital flows accelerate

· Economy · United Arab Emirates · Malaysia

Several cross-border investment developments underscored Gulf and Asian capital flows. Apollo agreed to buy nearly 10% of Abu Dhabi-backed Mubadala Capital, and G42's chief said the UAE could reinvent itself as an exporter of intelligence rather than energy. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's flynas and other Gulf carriers are expanding, and SoftBank is reportedly planning a $50 billion technology investment in Malaysia focused on AI and data centers. Gulf sovereign wealth and Asian tech capital are increasingly converging.

Why it matters：Capital is shifting from oil-rich Gulf states into AI and Asian tech hubs, reshaping global investment patterns.

Key points

  • Apollo will take nearly 10% of Mubadala Capital.
  • G42 sees the UAE exporting intelligence rather than energy.
  • SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion for Malaysia's tech sector.

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