Surge in bank account ownerships positions UAE among most banked nations
The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most banked nations on the back of remarkable surge in bank…
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The Rise of the UAE as a New Power Hub for Global Wealth Management
At the Hubbis Independent Wealth Management Forum in Singapore on April 9, Yann Mrazek, Founder and Managing Partner of M/HQ,…
Bain & Company’s social impact pledge: $2bln in pro bono consulting by 2035
A decade ago, Bain & Company set out to deliver $1.1 billion in pro bono consulting services to help leading…
PwC Middle East and Cynalytica announce strategic partnership to define the next frontier in industrial cybersecurity
At GISEC Global 2025, PwC Middle East and Cynalytica announced a strategic partnership that marks a significant evolution in how…
Dubai luxury developer Omniyat aligns sukuk issuance to right market conditions
With strong demand coming in, Omniyat’s inaugural dollar sukuk issuance was upsized to $500 million from $400 million, indicating investor…
Emirates NBD’s profit before tax rises 56% to AED 7.8 billion
Emirates NBD’s Profit before tax rose 56% to AED 7.8 billion as strong lending momentum, an improvement in deposit mix…
Knight Frank: Luxury home sales surge as world’s wealthy flock to the Middle East
Record sales of US$10m-plus homes recorded in 2024 and first quarter of 2025 International buyers fuelling demand for prime…
Saudi Arabia ranks 15th globally for AI research papers, Global AI Competitiveness Index
Kingdom showcases remarkable research output with 29,639 AI publications; over 823 AI publications per million population Saudi Arabia has emerged…
Fitch Wins Rating Agency of the Year at Global Banking & Markets Middle East Awards
Fitch Ratings-London-11 April 2025: Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s largest credit ratings agencies, is pleased to announce that it…
Making Record Profits: Emirates NBD Group CEO Shayne Nelson Q&A
Shayne Nelson, group CEO of Emirates NBD, Dubai’s government-owned bank and one of the largest banks in the Middle East…
GCC banks ride wave of economic diversification, poised for robust year
GCC banks are set to maintain strong performance in 2025, supported by robust capital levels and resilient economic conditions, according…
Saudi CEOs highly confident about economy and company growth in 2025
Against the backdrop of a backlash in global CEO confidence, chief executive officers in Saudi Arabia remain highly optimistic about…