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Waystone strengthens UAE presence with launch of onshore Management Company and Distribution Company solutions

The launch comes amid significant regulatory changes reshaping the UAE’s investment funds landscape.

Banking, realty, energy sectors drive Qatari-listed companies’ earnings in Q1

The surge in earnings was primarily driven by earnings growth in the Banking, Real Estate and Energy sectors.

EY, ELM, IBM and PwC list in LinkedIn’s top employers list for Saudi Arabia

Now into its fifth local edition, LinkedIn’s annual list is a determination of which companies offer the best opportunities for career growth

MENA region recorded 225 M&A deals with a value of $46bln during Q1 2025

Both deal value and deal volume in Q1 2025 increased when compared to Q1 2024

How the UAE became the world's second-largest hub for gold trade

How infrastructure, policy, and timing helped the UAE rise to gold-trading prominence

GCC banks post record profits

In the first quarter of this year, financial institutions in the Gulf reported a net profit of USD 15.6 billion, 7.1% higher than in the previous quarter.

SAB and HSBC to power Riyadh Air’s expansion across Mideast, Asia

Executives from SAB and HSBC joined Riyadh Air at its new head office at the GACA Campus on Airport Road, for a signing ceremony to mark the partnership.

Latest KPMG study reveals dip in AI trust amid rising adoption

The research captures the views of ~48,000 people from 47 countries

MENA’s entrepreneurs must think in ecosystems, not silos

While still effective in many industries, this method now runs the risk of constraining growth and innovation.

Surge in bank account ownerships positions UAE among most banked nations

The YouGov survey, which explored how UAE residents engage with financial services

The Rise of the UAE as a New Power Hub for Global Wealth Management

Challenging misconceptions about access to residency and financial requirements

Bain & Company’s social impact pledge: $2bln in pro bono consulting by 2035

The firm has achieved its 10-year goal of delivering $1.1 billion in pro bono consulting services to nonprofit and public-sector organizations; it will triple that impact over the next decade

PwC Middle East and Cynalytica announce strategic partnership to define the next frontier in industrial cybersecurity

Founded in the U.S., Cynalytica has earned trust from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and national intelligence programs

AI transforming financial reporting and auditing in Qatar and beyond

This global shift mirrors developments in Qatar, where the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 aims to accelerate digital transformation and drive innovation across all sectors, including financial services.

Saudi Arabia to power data platforms with AI to drive Vision 2030 goals

In his opening remarks at the first Saudi Statistics Forum held from April 27–28 in Riyadh

GCC family Offices emerge as new venture capital powerhouses amid global tech push

78 percent of family offices globally plan to invest in digital assets in the next two to three years, redefining the future of private capital

Knight Frank: Luxury home sales surge as world’s wealthy flock to the Middle East

7,200 millionaires moved to the UAE in 2024, boosting total resident HNWIs to 134,000

Saudi Arabia ranks 15th globally for AI research papers, Global AI Competitiveness Index

Surpassing Netherlands, Singapore, Russia, Switzerland, and Sweden

Why Qatar is an Ideal Location for Wealth Management Opportunities

Qatar is a prime destination for wealth management and investment.

World Bank gives $500m to create new jobs in Turkey

The new funding is part of a World Bank package to support Turkey’s earthquake-affected region, strengthen the labour market and revitalise economic recovery.

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