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NBK Wealth wins ‘Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2026’ from Global Finance

Group marks a milestone reinforcing its leading position in wealth management field

HNWIs hold $87trln in wealth; UAE attracts 9,800 new millionaires in 2025: report

The report underscores Dubai’s emergence as a destination of choice for HNWIs, family offices and global private capital

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

Wealth advisers say the migration is no longer driven purely by opportunity but increasingly by risk management

The rise of UHNW women in the GCC: What to look for in a fiduciary partner

In the UAE, 30% of real estate portfolios are held by women, and more than 25,000 Emirati women entrepreneurs contribute over $16 billion annually to the economy.

Family Office Expectations And A One-Bank Model: Barclays’ UAE Strategy For 2026

Billimoria adds that digital tools, AI and data intelligence will be used to reduce friction in onboarding

Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards

This recognition reflects Equiom’s depth of expertise, robust governance standards and consistently high quality of service delivered to clients in the Middle East.

Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management

Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia

Former partners lead takeover of wealth manager Octogone

Gulf businessman Hareb Al Darmaki’s Almha Capital also becomes a shareholder in Geneva-headquartered Octogone.

WRISE Group Establishes Strategic Alliance with The Continental Group to Democratise Access to Private Banking in the UAE

Strategic alliance between two financial services leaders expands access to private banking across a broader investor base in the UAE

Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity announce the final closing of Amethis Fund III in line with its target at EUR 406M

AFIII is the third vintage of Amethis’ flagship pan-African strategy.

Dubai attracts global family offices & multibillion dollar asset managers

The Family Office Summit Dubai will bring together family offices and family holding companies under one roof

Klay Capital bets on advisory-first model

As the UAE’s wealth industry evolves beyond product-driven private banking, Klay is positioning itself for 2026 with an institutional platform built around advice, risk discipline and global asset allocation.

Living or settling in the United Arab Emirates: investment, taxation, and wealth protection

Much of this transformation stems from the rise of private wealth and the central role played by family businesses.

The 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list

Congratulations to our five wealth management teams recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list.

Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026

The Bank's 2026 Global Market Outlook assesses elevated equity market valuations driven by the AI boom, highlights the Gulf’s growing role in sustaining AI valuations and private market deal flow, and outlines key themes shaping global markets

HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx

HSBC Unveils New Asset Management Venture in UAE to Capture Wealth Growth HSBC's Strategic Move in the UAE

Succession planning in the GCC: Experts warn families can no longer afford to delay

In the GCC, he said, this shift is already under way, as first-generation founders begin passing assets to younger family members who often have very different priorities and expectations.

Abu Dhabi’s family office boom: why the emirate is attracting active global investors

Industry leaders at the Spear’s Summit examined how Abu Dhabi’s family office ecosystem is evolving from structure to substance

Watches are not a ‘get-rich-quick’ investment but can be ‘better than gold or cash’ in 2026

For investors in the Gulf region where discretion and long-term wealth preservation has trumped short-term gains

Bank One earns triple international recognition for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Private Banking and Custody excellence

These accolades position Bank One as a trusted partner to a wide spectrum of clients, from small businesses powering local growth to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors operating across complex markets.

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