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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

UAE announces major cashless change for tourists – here’s what it means

Will this change your plans?

How the Middle East war is boosting family offices, private banking in Hong Kong and Asia

Conflict prompts rich investors to diversify, boosting Hong Kong’s role as a hub for family offices and private banking

Nassef Sawiris closes London family office as UK tax changes drive wealth exits

Filings show that NNS Group has submitted a final notice to wind down its London entity by the end of this month

Qatar: Real estate trading volume exceeds $127.7mln in one week

Sales were concentrated in the municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Daayen, Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al Dhakhira, and Al Shamal

Dubai millionaires: Indians, Pakistanis, Saudis lead foreign-born wealthy list

New research by Altrata and Arton Capital shows that Dubai's wealthy population is younger and more diverse than global averages, with many having built self-made fortunes

Markets swing between rallies and sell-offs as Middle East talks remain uncertain

The willingness of both sides to negotiate suggests there are limited alternatives to eventually reaching an agreement.

Are markets looking beyond the Middle East conflict?

Cheaper valuations, despite solid company earnings, suggest forward-looking equity markets have already accounted for conflict risks.

IMF cuts MENA growth forecast to 1.1% on Iran war

Lender warns Mideast war driving up financial stability risks

UAE banks steady as central bank support cushions impact of regional tensions: S&P

UAE Central bank allowed lenders to access up to 30 per cent of reserve balances and introduced term liquidity facilities in UAE dirham and US dollar

Dubai’s real estate transactions surge 31% to reach $68.6bln in Q1 2026

Dubai’s real estate sector continues to strengthen its role as a key driver of economic growth in the emirate

EY Academy launches AI-powered project delivery programme in GCC

The launch comes as organisations across the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia, manage increasingly complex project portfolios aligned with national transformation agendas such as Saudi Vision 2030

Qatar Central Bank says foreign exchange reserves rise 2.21% year-on-year

Data issued by QCB showed that its official international reserves increased by 2.6% by the end of March 2026

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