All Articles

Uncategorized

Millionaires leave UK, flock to UAE in largest shift in modern history

February 13, 2026

A record wave of global wealth migration is reshaping the economic map as high-net-worth individuals and billionaires increasingly treat residency…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

Retail sector outlook for 2026 signals continued growth

February 12, 2026

The retail sector’s performance in Qatar is expected to remain strong in 2026, driven by higher tourist arrivals and sustained…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai: Gold prices steady in early trade; 24K trading close to Dh610 per gram

February 12, 2026

Gold prices were steady, trading close to Dh610 per gram at the opening of the markets in Dubai on Thursday…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

Saudi banking sector outlook stable on higher non-oil growth: Moody’s

February 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector outlook remains stable as stronger non-oil economic growth and solid capital buffers support lending and profitability,…

Read More

Financial Results

Ithmaar Bank reports profits for 2025

February 12, 2026

Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (Closed), a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, reported profits for the year ended 31 December 2025.   The…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

GCC businesses to maintain strong credit profiles in 2026: S&P

February 12, 2026

Companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have a resilient outlook this year with their credit profiles expected to…

Read More

Islamic Finance

Saudi Arabia raises over $2bn in February sukuk sale: NDMC

February 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia raised SR7.86 billion ($2.09 billion) from a domestic sukuk issuance in February, more than tripling January’s sale as…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Astons Partners with Global Wealth Forum in UAE

February 12, 2026

Last week in the UAE, the international private client forum The Future of Global Wealth took place. Astons acted as…

Read More

Retail Banking

EGP holds steady against dollar on Tuesday at most banks

February 11, 2026

The Egyptian pound was largely steady against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to market data.   At state-owned banks,…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE banking outlook shifts to positive, despite low profitability – Moody’s

February 11, 2026

Moody’s has revised its outlook for UAE banks from stable to positive, even as the sector continues to face low…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar lists first green sukuk as Al Rayan raises $137m

February 11, 2026

Qatar Stock Exchange listed its first green sukuk after Al Rayan Bank raised 500 million Qatari riyals ($137 million), expanding…

Read More

Executive Moves

Masin appoints legal executive Sachin Kerur as new CEO

February 11, 2026

Masin, an international business advisory and expert witness firm, has appointed Sachin Kerur as its new Chief Executive Officer.  …

Read More