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

Much of this transformation stems from the rise of private wealth and the central role played by family businesses.

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

Congratulations to our five wealth management teams recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list.

Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026

The Bank's 2026 Global Market Outlook assesses elevated equity market valuations driven by the AI boom, highlights the Gulf’s growing role in sustaining AI valuations and private market deal flow, and outlines key themes shaping global markets

HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx

HSBC Unveils New Asset Management Venture in UAE to Capture Wealth Growth HSBC's Strategic Move in the UAE

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

In the GCC, he said, this shift is already under way, as first-generation founders begin passing assets to younger family members who often have very different priorities and expectations.

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

Industry leaders at the Spear’s Summit examined how Abu Dhabi’s family office ecosystem is evolving from structure to substance

Watches are not a ‘get-rich-quick’ investment but can be ‘better than gold or cash’ in 2026

For investors in the Gulf region where discretion and long-term wealth preservation has trumped short-term gains

Bank One earns triple international recognition for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Private Banking and Custody excellence

These accolades position Bank One as a trusted partner to a wide spectrum of clients, from small businesses powering local growth to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors operating across complex markets.

TISE Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Boursa Kuwait to Strengthen Cooperation

The MoU aims to enhance technical and knowledge-based cooperation between the two parties.

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Happy New Year to all

NBK Wealth named the “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” 2025 by The Banker

At the prestigious Global Private Banking Awards ceremony

JTC is an Official Partner of Burj2Burj 2026

Over the course of the weekend, there will be a variety of exciting events on and off the course, making it an unforgettable experience that JTC is proud to be part of.

UAE wealth tops $3.12tn in 2024 as assets surge, shows BCG report

The report also revealed that investable wealth is projected to grow from $942bn in 2024 to $1.34tn by 2029, with a 7.2 per cent CAGR

The UAE’s net wealth hits record high, reaching $3.12trln in 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, the UAE’s financial wealth grew by 9.5%, rising from $1.05 trillion to $1.15 trillion

Standard Chartered deepens digital wealth push across EMEA

In response to increasing demand for mobile and online financial solutions, the bank continuously enhanced its wealth digital capabilities in key EMEA markets.

QIB’s Private Banking Team earns CISI certification in international investments and securities

This achievement positions QIB among the first banks in Qatar to have a fully certified Private Banking team

UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: The rise of a new generation

In 2025, global billionaire wealth reached an all-time high, driven by business innovation and the largest, multi-generational inheritance wave in the history of this report

QFC Family Office Forum highlights Qatar’s value proposition for wealth preservation and growth

The forum brought together senior family office representatives, next-generation leaders, wealth advisors, and industry experts to discuss factors shaping family wealth and the strategies required to ensure continuity across generations

DWS and Deutsche Bank partner with Qatar family office on German mandate

The agreement marks a major Gulf-backed vote of confidence in one of Europe’s largest economy.

UBP reveals plans to support Vision 2030 with new office in Riyadh

The move comes as the Kingdom undergoes significant transformations, including financial, under Vision 2030, which requires international expertise and global investment.

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