ADNOC, Temasek join Global Infrastructure Partners in $30b infrastructure push

GIP ADNOC Temasek

Global Infrastructure Partners, ADNOC, Temasek and investment firm L’IMAD are launching a new infrastructure investment partnership targeting up to $30 billion of investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council, Central Asia, and selected Middle East and North Africa markets. The partnership will focus on sectors including energy, transportation, logistics, digital infrastructure, water, and waste management, according … Read more

IFC plans $82m loan for Akij Shipping fleet modernization in Bangladesh

IFC Akij Shipping

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is backing Bangladesh’s push to modernize its maritime logistics sector with up to $82 million in proposed financing for Akij Shipping, as the South Asian economy seeks more efficient freight capacity and cleaner shipping operations. The 10-year senior secured facility will support the acquisition of three to four second-hand Ultramax … Read more

IFC backs Metito Utilities with $40m structured equity to scale emerging markets water platform

Metito Utilities

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing an investment of up to $40 million in structured equity to support the expansion of Metito Utilities Limited, according to a disclosure seen by DevFiNews. The move underscores a broader shift toward platform-level financing in emerging markets infrastructure. The investment, structured as convertible redeemable preferred shares, … Read more