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In January 2026, GFH Partners and Gaw Capital Partners formed a joint venture to launch a UAE-focused industrial and logistics development platform, targeting high-quality projects across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. In December 2025, GFH was a cornerstone investor in the IPO of Mininglamp Technology, a China-based data intelligence and Agentic AI company, marking its strategic expansion into Asian markets. Alrayes is also the chairman of Esterad Investment Company, Infracorp and GFH Capital."}