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Russia and UAE Finalize $18 Billion Investment Fund for Infrastructure

February 18, 2026 at 02:37 AM834 views

Bilateral Investment

Russia and the United Arab Emirates have finalized a joint $18 billion sovereign investment fund targeting infrastructure, logistics, and technology projects across both countries.

Priority Sectors

  • Transport corridors: North-South International Transport Corridor upgrades
  • Port infrastructure: Expansion of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas connections
  • Technology parks: Joint AI and fintech innovation hubs in Moscow and Abu Dhabi
  • Agriculture: Grain storage and cold chain logistics

Governance

The fund will be co-managed by RDIF and Mubadala Investment Company, with equal capital commitments of $9 billion each over a 10-year deployment period.

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