Why gas prices are surging after Qatar LNG attack
Global gas prices surged sharply after missile strikes hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a key hub for liquefied natural…
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UAE denies claims of capital controls, reaffirms free movement of funds
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism on Thursday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that the country is…
BIBF CEO: Bahrain’s Financial Sector Continues to Operate with Strong Resilience and Efficiency
In line with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s confirmation that the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector continues to operate at…
Egyptian banks seen resilient to Iran conflict shocks, Fitch says
Egypt’s banking sector is positioned to absorb the potential economic spillovers from the ongoing Iran conflict, supported by strong capital…
85% of banks’ corporate clients plan to engage with a non-bank financial institution within the next year
Banks look to bolster AI expertise with external hires (40%) as upskilling proves challenging Only 29% of IT budgets are…
Private markets for individual investors: Opportunities and risks
For decades, private markets were primarily accessible to institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). That landscape is now changing. …
Standard Chartered confirms uninterrupted operations across the Kingdom
Standard Chartered Bahrain has confirmed that its operations across the Kingdom remain fully functional and continue to run at full…
Investment banks in GCC continue operations, weigh in on capital market outlook
As the war between Iran, Israel and the US continues into its second week, investment banks in the GCC, which…
National Investment Bank, NI Capital key financing pillars for Egypt’s innovation ecosystem: Planning Minister
Entrepreneurship remains a government priority aimed at transforming innovative ideas into real job opportunities, Minister of Planning and Economic Development…
Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons
A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks.…
Technology with a Banking Licence: Makram Hamadeh on Infrastructure, Access and the Next Generation in the UAE
As the United Arab Emirates consolidates its role as a global wealth hub, the debate is no longer simply about…
UAE affirms business continuity and market stability in national media briefing
The UAE government has reaffirmed the continuity of critical services, financial stability and aviation operations during an official national media…