On the Move

Zurich Middle East Life names new CEO

QFC welcomes Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater as Chief Executive Officer

QIIB appoints Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani as Head of Human Resources

FTI Consulting announces senior managing director promotions in the Middle East

Tarik Erk is appointed as the new regional head of Binance MENAT and Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi

Zurich Middle East Life appoints Walter Jopp as Chief Executive Officer

Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance

Erdogan-led Turkey Wealth Fund reveals trillions in debt and widespread limits on independent audits

Issuance of decision regulating Preliminary Real Estate Register boosts investment appeal

CBUAE, Bank of Finland strength partnership in financial stability, fintech

How FinTech firm CUSP is redefining wealth management in the UAE

Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says

CIPS accelerates Middle East growth as regional demand for procurement capability rises in 2026

Retail Banking

EGP steady as dollar trades near 47.3 at major banks

National Bank opens Dubai office as Canada aims to expand trade ties with UAE

Dukhan Bank posts net profit of QR1.41bn in 2025

QNB Group profits rise 1.7% in 2025

NBK maintained its massive efforts to enhance financial literacy in Kuwait throughout 2025

BisB launches “Save Plus” – a Sharia’a‑compliant digital savings scheme for long‑term financial security

Alternative Investments

Saudi inflation edges up to 2.1% on higher rents: GASTAT

Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused Private Credit Fund

Dubai gold eases from all-time highs after sharp January rally. Is this a buying window?

BankDhofar launches endowment plan which is an integrated life insurance combining smart savings and capital protection

Dubai retail property sales reach new quarterly high of AED1.1bln - Cavendish Maxwell

InvestGB Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Global Firm CVC

Wealth & Asset Management

Living or settling in the United Arab Emirates: investment, taxation, and wealth protection

The 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list

Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026

HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx

Succession planning in the GCC: Experts warn families can no longer afford to delay

Abu Dhabi’s family office boom: why the emirate is attracting active global investors

FinTech

Mashreq launches instant digital home loan pre-approval to transform the UAE mortgage experience

BBK and Binance Bahrain sign landmark MoU for first of its kind “crypto as a service” integration in the GCC

ABK-Egypt taps Mastercard to accelerate cashless payments

MoneyHash partners with Spare for Pay by Bank solutions

Rakbank gets in-principle approval for dirham-backed stablecoin

Emirates NBD issues alert over WhatsApp Zero-Day voice call attack

Islamic Finance

Sohar Islamic Advances financial inclusion with the opening of its new Bowsher retail branch

Bahrain Islamic Bank signs MoU with University of Technology Bahrain to provide training opportunities for students

Qatar Islamic Bank officially inaugurates its new head office at QIB Towers, West Bay

Oman’s Islamic banking assets rise to $24bn on credit growth

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes USD 500mln Sukuk by Majid Al Futtaim amid strong momentum in Islamic Debt Markets

QIB secures global banking excellence award in London

Research, Comment and Analysis

United Arab Emirates – Real-Time Salary Tracking Added to Wage Protection System

UN recognises Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 among global best practices

Top Residence and Citizenship Programs for Migrating Millionaires

KIBS honors grads of Cybersecurity Leaders, Sharia Auditor programs

KPMG opens new office in Madinah, its fourth in Saudi Arabia

Qatar’s banking sector performance to remain resilient in 2026

Investment Bank

Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region

Goldman Sachs opens Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Cantor establishes Abu Dhabi office

EFG Hermes reaches successful completion of advisory for Cherry Trading Company’s IPO on the Saudi Exchange

JPMorgan expands in Dubai to target medium-sized firms

MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln

Planet SOS

National Finance continues advancing Oman’s development agenda through its sustainable finance offering

ADIB strengthens ESG ratings with MSCI and sustainalytics

Sustainability Forum Middle East announces GARMCO as forum partner for its 2026 edition

EBRD invests US $40 mil in Infinity to accelerate renewable energy growth across Africa

Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent

MECC to expand scope of recycling projects