07/02/2026
JLL strengthens regional leadership to drive project delivery at scale
Maroun Deeb named Head of Project & Development Services for Middle East & Africa
Alternative Investments
07/01/2026
State Street Secures Local Fund Administration License in Saudi Arabia
This is a significant step in how we support our clients in Saudi Arabia, as well as our global clients as they continue to invest in and expand their presence across the Middle East
07/01/2026
UAE exports record oil volumes after Opec exit, shows ship-tracking data
The rise can be attributed to multiple factors, including a resumption in flows via the Strait of Hormuz
07/01/2026
National Finance hosts ‘HR Future Ready Banking & Financial Services Sector’ forum
Driving workplace innovation and industry excellence
07/01/2026
PIF assets rise 5% to $1.21tn, net profit more than doubles
PIF’s net profit for 2025 stood at SR65.1 billion, compared with SR25.8 billion in 2024, more than doubling year on year.
07/01/2026
Allianz Trade Middle East is great place to Work Certified 2026
This year, 89% of employees said it’s a great place To Work
06/30/2026
Saudi services exports climb 7.9% in Q1 as travel drives non-oil growth
The growth underscores the Kingdom’s continued progress in diversifying its economy under Vision 2030
06/29/2026
Oman’s insurance sector investments climb 10.3% to $2.28bn in Q1
The regulation also requires insurers to invest at least 70 percent of their total investments within Oman
06/26/2026
Foreigner real estate ownership changes given Cabinet approval, enhancing Saudi competitiveness
The move comes as Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is experiencing rapid growth, underpinned by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic transformation agenda.
06/26/2026
ADIB and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority collaboration enables instant digital pre-approval for home financing
To support UAE nationals in building and enhancing their homes
06/24/2026
Ministry of Finance announces opening of subscription and pricing for UAE’s inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme
Subscription period runs from 24 to 30 June 2026
06/23/2026
FAB, Burjeel rush through UAE’s reopened debt window
FAB is back for another debt raise, while Burjeel revives the debut sukuk it shelved when war sent spreads wider
06/23/2026
Bain & Company report identifies four imperatives shaping the future of sovereign wealth funds as global assets approach $30trln
New Bain & Company research reveals how the world’s largest state investors are recalibrating capital deployment, accelerating AI adoption, and transforming operating models for the decade ahead
06/19/2026
GCC economy forecast to rebound 8.1% in 2027: ICAEW
The report marks a significant downgrade from forecasts issued before the conflict.
06/18/2026
Investcorp acquires stake in UAE-based IT distributor Metra
Metra Chairam Tarek Eissa said the capital infusion will allow the company to plan its next phase of growth and move towards an IPO
06/18/2026
UAE launches sovereign retail sukuk programme for individual investors
New Sharia-compliant investment product aims to boost financial inclusion and savings culture
06/18/2026
SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner
UAE-based cargo carrier deepens investment in training to reinforce operational excellence and compliance with the most stringent global air cargo safety standards
06/17/2026
BinDawood lines up $58.1mln Murabaha facility to back Vaza Food acquisition
A one-year revolving credit line
06/17/2026
Valu and EBRD expand consumer access to energy-efficient household solutions in Egypt
EGP 600 million to increase access to green technologies and build a scalable consumer finance market
06/17/2026
Egypt moves to strengthen investment climate with World Bank-backed FDI strategy
The strategy has reached a phase in which Egypt and the WB are working to identify and assess potential priority sectors that need policy improvements to attract foreign investment.