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The BIBF strengthens regional leadership development through strategic partnership with Namaa X

Collaboration advances executive education, leadership excellence and organisational transformation across the GCC

DAMAC opens final tower at Chelsea Residences

Last release at Dubai Maritime City follows sell-out success of the first five towers

Tensions spur ultra-rich to diversify across Asia

Anecdotal evidence suggests that high-net-worth individuals are already exploring moving assets from the Middle East to elsewhere in Asia, with most of them preferring Singapore.

ECB strengthens income assessment and enriches individual credit reports with GPSSA and Nafis data

Strengthening income assessment and broadening the information available through the Individual Credit Report

Sharjah Chamber explores business opportunities under UAE’s CEPAs to drive investment and trade growth

The workshop featured representatives from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and DHL Group, the world's leading logistics company

The Future Investment Initiative announces landmark 10th anniversary edition in Riyadh

Taking place in Riyadh from October 26–29, 2026 under the theme “The Power of Legacy”

Credit granted by banks in Oman to private sector rises

Their investments in foreign securities also increased by 36.1 percent, reaching OMR 2.6 billion by the end of May 2026.

Venture studios, innovation challenges push Qatar startups towards contracts

Supporting founders in gaining C-suite access to corporations, presenting their solutions, and developing innovation together can have a long-term impact on the startup’s viability,” Lints stated.

Dubai Chambers teams up with Wio Bank for faster business banking

Through the collaboration, members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce will benefit from a simplified digital account opening process with Wio Bank, alongside improved access to credit solutions

Damac announces handover of 8,800 residential units across Dubai

The handovers span several of its flagship destinations, including Damac Hills, Damac Hills 2, Damac Lagoons, Chic Tower and Elegance Tower

Standard Chartered launches Asia-focused investment fund for UAE wealth clients

The launch comes as Standard Chartered sees growing demand from UAE-based investors for globally diversified portfolios that provide exposure to long-term structural growth opportunities while helping improve resilience across market cycles

Saudi reserve assets rise 8% to $495bn as foreign holdings increase

In contrast, the value of SDRs declined 3.3 percent to SR78.64 billion over the year.

Dubai gold prices ease again, but can buyers expect a bigger drop?

Gold slips in Dubai as US-Iran tensions leave buyers watching next price move

Privatisation programme gains momentum

Developments in Egypt’s privatisation programme over the last two months have seen a change to a higher gear

Kuwait bank financing for imports falls to 3.33 billion dinars in five months

Total import financing stood at 3.33 billion dinars between January and May, marking an 8 percent decline, or 293 million dinars, from 3.627 billion dinars recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

National Investments Company reinforces its commitment to sustainability

With the release of its annual sustainability report

Saudi banks maintain resilience as Q1 deposits rise 3.9%: Alvarez & Marsal

The sector’s net interest margin held steady at 2.84 percent, supported by lower funding costs as the cost of funds declined to 3.2 percent.

Ministry of Finance announces the official listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme

Media briefing showcases the programme's strategic outlook

Saudi main index continues YTD growth momentum, advances 2.9%

The Dubai Financial Market General Index recorded the largest monthly gain in the GCC

JLL strengthens regional leadership to drive project delivery at scale

Maroun Deeb named Head of Project & Development Services for Middle East & Africa

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