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Executive Moves

Janus Henderson appoints investment specialist to further strengthen presence in the Middle East

April 10, 2026

 Janus Henderson today announces the appointment of Sabrina Denis as an Investment Specialist based in Dubai, reinforcing the firm’s confidence…

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Comment & Analysis

EY Academy launches AI-powered project delivery programme in GCC

April 10, 2026

EY Academy has launched an AI-enabled Future-Ready Project Delivery Accelerator aimed at strengthening project execution capabilities across GCC organisations, as…

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Comment & Analysis

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

April 10, 2026

Dubai’s real estate sector delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with total transactions reaching AED252 billion,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

ADX leads listed companies at Global Investors Roadshow in Hong Kong

April 10, 2026

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange  Group and its listed companies are heading to Hong Kong for its annual Global Investor…

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Retail Banking

QNB Egypt delivers strong start to 2026 with 33% profit growth in Q1 2026

April 9, 2026

Key Highlights    Total Assets reached EGP 1,044,016 million, +12% YTD, up by EGP 114,151 million.   Gross Loans reached…

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Islamic Finance

GCC Islamic banks show resilience amid geopolitical tensions

April 9, 2026

Islamic banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are demonstrating resilience amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, supported…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE and Bahrain central banks sign $5.4 billion currency swap deal

April 9, 2026

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of Bahrain have signed a currency swap agreement…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

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

April 9, 2026

International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 2.21% year-on-year in March, reaching QAR 261.972…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Grant Thornton and AstroLabs offer joint business setup and growth offering in Saudi market

April 9, 2026

Grant Thornton has announced a strategic collaboration with AstroLabs, aimed at helping foreign companies smoothen their expansion into the Saudi…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East banking stocks skyrocket after Iran ceasefire

April 9, 2026

Middle East banking stocks rallied on Wednesday, tracking a broader rebound in global equities after a de-escalation in the conflict…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kuwait Finance House gets nod for $650mln AT1 sukuk

April 8, 2026

Kuwait Finance House (KFH), rated A2 by Moody’s and A by Fitch, said Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority has approved its…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QFC records 57% y-o-y increase in Q1 firm registation

April 8, 2026

QFC rises 14 places in the Global Financial Centres Index, ranking third in the MENA region Qatar Financial Centre (QFC),…

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