Here now, the news:

  • Qatari Diar has plans for some big tourism related ventures in Tunisia.
  • ADIA sells London commercial real estate to Blackstone (at a small loss).
  • Four sources claim the PBOC is launching a new $10B vehicle to help Chinese companies expand abroad. (I'll believe it when I see it.)
  • Aabar signs construction and financing deal with Chinese state companies.
  • Mubadala has $5 billion set aside for 2012 to fund growth at its portfolio companies.
  • More big, separate accounts announced: this time between NYC and Apollo.