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Why Indian millionaire flow to the UAE keeps growing

Henley estimates that around 5,100 Indian millionaires left the country in 2023, followed by 4,300 in 2024, with close to 3,500 estimated to have relocated in 2025

Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible

Analysts estimate that generative AI could unlock $340 billion of value for banks

Bain & Company: Global M&A rebound and outlook ahead

A wave of megadeals worth $5 billion or more propelled the year’s resurgence in deal-making

5 trends reshaping financial inclusion for the UAE workforce in 2026

With more than 60% of the UAE workforce earning under AED 5,000

UAE banks show stability as lending accelerates

Operating income rose 3.0% QoQ to AED 41.9 billion, driven primarily by higher net interest income and fee-based revenues.

Oman's net wealth reaches $300bln in 2024, poised for steady growth

Between 2023 and 2024, Oman’s financial wealth CAGR decreased by 0.2%, valued at $115 billion

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Rankings

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been listed across multiple firm and individual categories in the IFLR1000 2025's Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rankings.

How price intelligence can ensure the viability of premium pricing

In the luxury industry, price has always represented more than just cost.

Fitch Ratings affirms Gulf Bank’s long-term issuer default rating at A

With a Stable Outlook

Qatari Diar’s Fahad Al Jahrami on global expansion strategy

We want to showcase our projects and our products, and we look forward for opportunities to expand.

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades NBK’s Credit Rating to “A+” with a Stable Outlook

Affirms that the upgrade reflects NBK’s position as the largest and most systemically important bank in Kuwait

GCC banks seen holding stable credit strength in 2026 despite event risks, says S&P

In its latest report, the agency stated: “90 percent of our rating outlooks are stable and 10 percent are negative, for idiosyncratic reasons.”

Saudi Arabia is a pioneering nation in economic development: UNIDO director

The event brought together industry leaders from around the world

Oman’s Economy on Growth Path: What It Means for Investors and Business Owners

The Ministry of Economy focuses on identifying and addressing challenges faced by economic diversification sectors.

Deloitte recognized for ‘Best Social Impact Initiative’ at 2025 Future Workplace Awards

Held in Dubai, the awards ceremony celebrated workplace innovation and placed the spotlight on organisations shaping the future of work.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha among the world’s top 25 most resilient cities

The Global Cities Resilience Index (GCRI) is an index that measures the ‘resilience’ of cities to major changes and disruptions in business, technology, climate, social, and more.

The Evolving Landscape of Middle East Family Offices

This evolution reflects both regional economic diversification and a new generation of leadership stepping into prominent roles.

Global businesses eye increased trade, investment with Saudi Arabia: HSBC report

New HSBC research shows global businesses are turning to Saudi Arabia as next growth priority

Stronger performance management linked to productivity gains, WTW finds

Many organisations also have opportunities to simplify and improve fairness and differentiation in their performance ratings.

Forbes Middle East concludes the 3rd edition of its women’s summit in Riyadh, honoring a distinguished group of inspiring female leaders

Forbes Middle East recognized trailblazing women shaping the future of business and Innovation across diverse sectors

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