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KIBS honors grads of Cybersecurity Leaders, Sharia Auditor programs

The program targets Kuwaitis interested in the field of cybersecurity and offers them the opportunity to refine their skills

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

Today, the firm has a workforce of over 2,500 professionals operating from offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and now also Madinah.

Qatar’s banking sector performance to remain resilient in 2026

Higher LNG production should have a positive spillover effect on government revenues and the non-hydrocarbon economy.

Beyond compliance: How e-invoicing can power the UAE’s next phase of growth

Structured invoice data flowing into enterprise systems offers a granular view of who is buying what, at what price, and on what terms, says Dua

GCC secretary general receives Executive Director of World Bank Group in Riyadh

The parties discussed areas of cooperation between the GCC and the World Bank Group, the General Secretariat said in a statement

Bain & Company releases Middle East Consumer Products Report 2025

New research shows MENA is a bright spot for CPG growth while consumers raise expectations on convenience, trust, and relevance

Visionary Leadership in Oman’s Banking Sector: What It Means for Investors and Business Growth

Leading Mashreq Oman gives him the unique chance to integrate global banking standards with a future-focused, client-oriented culture.

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

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