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

A new report from WTW examines the landscape for end-of-service benefits across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bloc

How luxury car brands are turning Dubai homes into high-priced assets

Branded residences tied to car and lifestyle names drive pricing power and demand

Alvarez & Marsal expands to Qatar bringing operator-led execution to support national transformation

Launch of new office announced at Qatar Web Summit with A&M present as a leading partner of the event

Residential sales market maintains growth trajectory

Despite this moderation, demand for homes in prime locations remains resilient.

HID’s Sam Cherif on why identity is now the backbone of modern security

One of the most significant trends shaping the security sector in 2026 is the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity, says Cherif

United Arab Emirates – Real-Time Salary Tracking Added to Wage Protection System

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), in partnership with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates ( the “Central Bank”) and accredited financial institutions, has announced a major upgrade to the Wage Protection Syste

UN recognises Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 among global best practices

This recognition reflects the international appreciation of Qatar’s national experience in developing a comprehensive digital ecosystem

Top Residence and Citizenship Programs for Migrating Millionaires

This is no longer a peripheral phenomenon at the margins of global mobility — it has become a defining mechanism through which capital, talent, and opportunity are being reallocated among jurisdictions.

KIBS honors grads of Cybersecurity Leaders, Sharia Auditor programs

The program targets Kuwaitis interested in the field of cybersecurity and offers them the opportunity to refine their skills

KPMG opens new office in Madinah, its fourth in Saudi Arabia

Today, the firm has a workforce of over 2,500 professionals operating from offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and now also Madinah.

Qatar’s banking sector performance to remain resilient in 2026

Higher LNG production should have a positive spillover effect on government revenues and the non-hydrocarbon economy.

Beyond compliance: How e-invoicing can power the UAE’s next phase of growth

Structured invoice data flowing into enterprise systems offers a granular view of who is buying what, at what price, and on what terms, says Dua

GCC secretary general receives Executive Director of World Bank Group in Riyadh

The parties discussed areas of cooperation between the GCC and the World Bank Group, the General Secretariat said in a statement

Bain & Company releases Middle East Consumer Products Report 2025

New research shows MENA is a bright spot for CPG growth while consumers raise expectations on convenience, trust, and relevance

Visionary Leadership in Oman’s Banking Sector: What It Means for Investors and Business Growth

Leading Mashreq Oman gives him the unique chance to integrate global banking standards with a future-focused, client-oriented culture.

Why Indian millionaire flow to the UAE keeps growing

Henley estimates that around 5,100 Indian millionaires left the country in 2023, followed by 4,300 in 2024, with close to 3,500 estimated to have relocated in 2025

Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible

Analysts estimate that generative AI could unlock $340 billion of value for banks

Bain & Company: Global M&A rebound and outlook ahead

A wave of megadeals worth $5 billion or more propelled the year’s resurgence in deal-making

5 trends reshaping financial inclusion for the UAE workforce in 2026

With more than 60% of the UAE workforce earning under AED 5,000

UAE banks show stability as lending accelerates

Operating income rose 3.0% QoQ to AED 41.9 billion, driven primarily by higher net interest income and fee-based revenues.

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