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Oman’s finance and leasing sector supports economic diversification under Vision 2040

Oxford Business Group’s latest Growth and Perspectives video highlights the sector’s role in enhancing access to capital and enabling sustainable growth

Trade volume with Saudi Arabia up 65% to QR4.9 billion: Qatar Chamber

The meeting explored ways to enhance cooperation between the two chambers, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the private sectors of both countries, particularly in Al-Ahsa.

UAE secures top sovereign credit ratings from major agencies

Three major global credit rating agencies underscores the UAE’s robust fiscal standing, positioning it among a select group of countries globally with strong sovereign credit ratings across the board

Howden announces its entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to drive strategic growth opportunities

Appointment of Motaz Bukhari as CEO, Howden Re, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia raises $628m in June sukuk offering

The NDMC has maintained a steady pace of monthly issuances this year

National Investments Company expands regionally with first office at DIFC to serve a wider client base

In a strategic move to broaden its footprint and enhance service capabilities across key markets

Union Insurance reduces capital by 30.5% to offset accumulated losses

The last trading day before the capital adjustment is scheduled for 24 June 2025, with trading suspended on 25 and 26 June.

MSX, Estidama highlight startups incentive programme, business market in Dhofar

The orientation session was held in Salalah in cooperation with Dhofar Governorate’s branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

Why are central banks doubling down on gold reserves?

WGC says central banks see gold as a shield against rising geopolitical and economic risks

Kinetic Consulting expands Customer Experience portfolio with new partnerships

In building this offering, we sought the very best talented teams to join us in serving our clients in the GCC marketplace.

QSE displays resilience as index surges 177 points; M-cap adds QR12bn

The Arab individuals turned net buyers in the main market

As Dubai gold rate sticks to record high, should investors switch to banks' 'gold accounts'?

So, there is a direct contest for investors’ funds that banks believe would otherwise have gone into buying gold jewellery.

Saudi National Bank to issue USD-denominated tier 2 capital notes

The notes will be issued under its Euro medium Term Note programme

GFH Financial Group denies plans to merge with Dubai’s Shuaa Capital

Company says it has not entered into any merger talks, agreement with Shuaa

Azizi Developments’ Azizi Grand reaches 35% construction milestone

The building’s structure is 88% complete

Six far-reaching disruptions set stage for a retail renaissance in the next decade—Bain & Company

Far-reaching disruptions in the global retail landscape are set to radically – and rapidly – transform the industry over the next decade

Private equity upturn hit by tariff turmoil, but winning firms will lean into turbulence

To seize opportunities amid the uncertainty—Bain & Company’s PE Midyear Report

MENA region records 225 M&A deals worth $46bln in Q1

Cross-border deals were the primary driver of M&A activity in the MENA region, contributing 52% of total deal volume with 117 deals and 81% of total deal value at $37.3bln

Can Dubai gold price drop back to Dh360 levels - even go lower?

More UAE gold shoppers are turning 'investors' - and learning to be patient

Next-Gen HNWI prefer Middle East as favorite investment destination: Capgemini

Saudi Arabia in particular is aggressively courting international investors and ultra-wealthy individuals, report says

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