DFC and IHC Forge New Investment Partnership to Drive Strategic Capital

Published on January 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced a landmark collaboration with International Holding Company (IHC) aimed at accelerating private‑sector investment in strategic markets and projects of mutual interest.

The signing ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. DFC CEO Ben Black and IHC CEO and Managing Director Syed Basar Shueb signed the proposed agreement in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of IHC.

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