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The DFSA records third consecutive year of double-digit registration growth

As Dubai advances to highest-ever Global Financial Centres Index ranking

Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating shifting sands

UAE investors well positioned to navigate evolving global markets, supported by resilient regional fundamentals and oil market stabilisation

Dubai homebuyers rush to lock in fixed-rate mortgages as rates drop to 3.75%

Industry executives say the most notable trend this year is the growing shift towards fixed-rate mortgages as homebuyers seek to secure lower borrowing costs while protecting themselves against future interest-rate volatility.

Forbes Middle East names Omar Al Mannaei among Middle East's Most Influential CMOs 2026

Recognition highlights the success of Emirates Auction’s AI-driven digital transformation strategy in accelerating business growth

Knight Frank: Saudi Arabia residential transactions halve as affordability pressures and regional conflict dampen sentiment

National residential transaction volumes fell 50% year-on-year in Q1 2026

Why UAE residents shouldn't expect interest rates to be cut next week

Strong US economic data reduces chances of a June rate cut in UAE due to dirham-peg

First Abu Dhabi Bank inks strategic deal with Water.org, WaterEquity

Through the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, capital is deployed via local financial institutions to provide affordable financing for low-income households and businesses

7 things GCC companies are looking for in top executives right now

Executive hiring across the GCC remains active despite regional tensions, but boards are becoming increasingly selective

Middle East economic resilience tested as conflict risks mount: Fitch

The disruption has already prompted Fitch to raise its 2026 base-case Brent crude oil price assumption to $87 per barrel from $70 previously.

MEBIS 2026 gains strong momentum as banking leaders prepare for the 17th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit

Taking place on 16-17 September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai

NBK hosts a KPC delegation to enhance collaborations in training and development

As part of their strategic partnership

Hidden GEMs: Resilience and divergence: emerging markets are forging ahead in a new era for investors

At the same time, developed markets have faced rising yields and higher volatility, blurring the traditional distinction between EM and DM risk.

The UAE exits OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions in 2026

The Arab Gulf is not a unified block. The two leading Gulf states have been diverging over Yemen, Sudan, Israel and oil.

Government and corporate borrowing helps Oman banks prosper

Projects and debt are a powerful mixture but the government and private companies need to make sure liabilities are under control

KSA’s financial buffers reinforce banking resilience

Saudi Arabia’s robust financial position continues to play a central role in sustaining banking sector resilience and cushioning the impact of global volatility.

Maples Group Dubai Recognised In GBM Awards: Middle East 2026

Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, has been recognised for its role in ten of this year’s ‘Deals of the Year’ for the Global Banking & Markets...

Banking on the Future: Ahmed Al Naqbi, EDB CEO on powering the UAE’s industrial transformation

From Oil Economy to Industrial Powerhouse: EDB at the Heart of the UAE’s Transformation

A time to reconnect: strengthening long‑standing partnerships in the Middle East

Guernsey’s relationship with the Middle East is long‑standing and shaped by years of close collaboration.

Have UAE banks cut jobs due to regional conflict? Official clarifies

UAE Banks Federation chief says no bank has cut jobs , but third parties offering services to banks might have reduced workforce amid ongoing regional conflict

Middle Eastern banks tap China growth by beefing up presence in Hong Kong

Gulf lenders have been expanding outside of their home turfs in the Middle East and beyond in recent years

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