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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Private credit in the Middle East: Navigating regulatory frameworks through Cayman Island structures

February 5, 2026

Private credit is now becoming a well-established asset class in the Middle East. As activity grows, sponsors and investors are…

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Executive Moves

Edmond de Rothschild appoints new Head of Investment Advisory in Dubai

February 5, 2026

Edmond de Rothschild has announced the appointment of Hamza Hamza as Head of Investment Advisory in Dubai, effective 5 January. …

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Research & Studies

GCC employers grapple with unfunded end-of-service benefits amidst reforms

February 4, 2026

In the GCC countries, there is an ongoing shift in the use of end-of-service benefits. While governments push for robust,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

W Capital: DIFC expansion of AED 100bln boosts real estate market momentum

February 4, 2026

UAE Real Estate Market Prepares for a New Round of Foreign Investment New Real Estate Projects Expected, Supported by DIFC…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

FTI Consulting and World Governments Summit launch global report on the creative economy as a driver of growth

February 4, 2026

FTI Consulting has  launched a new joint report, Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, offering governments…

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Islamic Finance

Oman’s Islamic Finance eyes double-digit growth in 2026

February 4, 2026

Key structural constraints persist, including a lack of Islamic treasury bills and derivatives   Oman’s Islamic finance industry is likely…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar wealth fund plans to invest in five new VC funds

February 4, 2026

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to invest in five new venture capital funds as part of an expanded $3…

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Executive Moves

Michel Longhini resurfaces at Emirates Investment Bank

February 4, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank’s (FAB) former global private banking chief has joined another UAE bank as its CEO.   Michel…

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Retail Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank to open Nigerian office in sub-Saharan push

February 4, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank has announced that it will open a representative office in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of its…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Central Bank approves Aman Holding-Jarir JV

February 3, 2026

Aman Holding, a 76%-owned portfolio company of Raya Holding for Financial Investments, obtained the preliminary approval of the Saudi Central…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights Arab Fiscal Forum

February 3, 2026

Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights Arab Fiscal Forum as a strategic platform to reshape fiscal policy and bolster economic resilience  …

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Retail Banking

ALEXBANK signs an MoU with Blu EV

February 3, 2026

The Strategic Partnership Supports Financing Electric Motorbikes for Delivery and Sustainable Mobility Services in Egypt Under the auspices of the…

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