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Deutsche Bank expands operations in Qatar with the establishment of a Research Centre of Excellence

Advancing AI and Global Hausbank initiatives

What makes Guernsey such a strategic jurisdiction for Middle East family offices?

Next-generation leaders increasingly expect professional governance, global diversification, and alignment with family values.

Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures

He expected the effects of these pressures to gradually recede during the third quarter unless the region witnesses new escalations.

World Governments Summit and Deloitte Report: Smart cities and the future of sustainable urban resilience

Cities generate more than 70% of global carbon emissions and consume over two-thirds of the world’s energy, while contributing more than 80% of global GDP

Standard Chartered: Saudi business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3 2026

Saudi Arabia entered the second half of the year with resilient underlying economic activity despite heightened regional uncertainty.

Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026: Arab National Bank Wins Dual Honours

This remarkable achievement underscores the bank’s continued commitment to excellence

Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption

Eligible institutional clients can access USDC through a single onboarding and service experience, without needing direct Circle accounts

UAE banks deliver strong Q1 2026 performance as lending growth reaches 5.8%

Lending growth accelerated 5.8% Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ), while deposits grew by 3.8% QoQ

Israel ranks 18th in global wealth list as 8,800 Israelis become new millionaires

UBS report finds Israel is home to 195,000 millionaires at the end of 2025, an increase of 4.7% over 2024; while average wealth rose, inequality has deepened ⁠since 2020

GCC credit markets after the Iran shock

The response: GCC states are adapting fast. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman are best positioned, leveraging on alternative export routes and accelerating infrastructure spending.

Dubai’s luxury home market drives demand for bespoke interiors

Homeowners seek more personalised living spaces over trend-driven designs

Dubai remains one of the world’s leading cities for growth, find Oliver Wyman report

Led by Tokyo and New York, Dubai ranks 12th on the global list.

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

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