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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways

April 22, 2026

The UAE’s updated anti-money laundering guidance and more, shifting financial institutions toward real-time, technology-driven compliance, significantly increasing operational costs and…

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Investment Banking

Oman opens Angola-based investment bank to deepen Africa trade links

April 22, 2026

Oman has established a new investment bank in Angola to expand its footprint in Africa’s fast-growing markets. The African Bank…

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ESG

FAB unveils net zero transition plan in 2026 transition pathways update

April 22, 2026

Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial…

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Comment & Analysis

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

April 22, 2026

Dubai is home to 900 ultra-rich people with assets of $30 million (Dh110 million), and a majority of foreign-born millionaires…

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Uncategorized

The Private Standard rebrands to reflect expanded focus on private offices

April 21, 2026

The Private Standard has officially launched following a rebrand from The Mama Consultancy to better reflect its expanded focus on…

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Comment & Analysis

Are markets looking beyond the Middle East conflict?

April 21, 2026

Equity valuations have fallen even as earnings hold up, suggesting investors are pricing-in Middle East‑related risks rather than acting complacently.…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Mashreq hold open dialogue with 82 private sector representatives to support their financial resilience

April 21, 2026

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are committed to strengthening the foundations of Dubai’s business ecosystem to support companies operating…

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Executive Moves

Saudi Arabia Business Tycoon Abudawood to join Merit Incentives Group as a Chairman of the Board

April 21, 2026

Merit Incentives Group ("Merit"), the global engagement and loyalty technology company powering reward and incentive programs across more than 100…

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Comment & Analysis

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

April 21, 2026

Middle East | De-escalation and escalation phases Financial markets remained volatile last week but also showed signs of recovery. This…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE warns of shift to yuan amid dollar shortages

April 21, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has initiated negotiations with the US regarding a potential financial safety net to protect its economy…

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FinTech

United Arab Bank Accelerates Digital Evolution with New Corporate Banking Suite

April 21, 2026

United Arab Bank P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s established home-grown financial institutions, today announced a strategic transformation of its Corporate…

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Family Office

The Family Office launches Wealth Mermaid, a pioneering AI wealth assistant

April 21, 2026

The Family Office has unveiled “Wealth Mermaid,” a pioneering AI-powered assistant fully integrated into its Client App, marking a significant…

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