07/06/2026
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.
Research, Comment and Analysis
07/03/2026
Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026: Arab National Bank Wins Dual Honours
This remarkable achievement underscores the bank’s continued commitment to excellence
07/03/2026
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
07/03/2026
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
07/02/2026
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
07/01/2026
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.
06/29/2026
Dubai’s luxury home market drives demand for bespoke interiors
Homeowners seek more personalised living spaces over trend-driven designs
06/26/2026
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.
06/25/2026
The DFSA records third consecutive year of double-digit registration growth
As Dubai advances to highest-ever Global Financial Centres Index ranking
06/25/2026
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
06/17/2026
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.
06/15/2026
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
06/15/2026
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
06/10/2026
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
06/05/2026
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
06/05/2026
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
06/02/2026
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.
06/02/2026
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
06/01/2026
NBK hosts a KPC delegation to enhance collaborations in training and development
As part of their strategic partnership
05/29/2026
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.