6 ways UAE dirham will soon see its biggest digital overhaul in years
The UAE is preparing for sweeping changes in how the dirham is used across keyboards, smartphones, payments, and financial systems…
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AI moves from audits to real-time control in Saudi cybersecurity
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a structural shift as artificial intelligence moves from supporting compliance processes to actively shaping…
Antitrust probe over employment shakes Turkish banks with record fines
Turkish banking giants face scrutiny in a sweeping antitrust probe into hiring practices. The investigation covers alleged non-poaching agreements, wage…
The UAE exits OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions in 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share many common features, both being oil-rentier, Sunni-majority monarchical states (oil-rentier states…
Oman Central Bank Issues OMR 10 Million in Treasury Bills
The Central Bank of Oman announced he issuance of government treasury bills worth a total of OMR 10 million this…
Qatar's industrial market shows resilience amid cautious business sentiment
Qatar’s industrial and logistics sectors showed mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, with warehouse rents continuing to rise…
Qatar: QSE index opens lower
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 58.17 points, or 0.54%, at the start of Monday's trading, down to…
Zug-Based Asset Manager Expands in the Middle East
As part of its growth strategy, QCAM has decided to establish «a dedicated presence in the Middle East region,» according…
UAE banks fully prepared for Eid Al Adha with 24/7 services
The Central Bank stated in its directives: “Given the relatively extended Eid holiday period, and to facilitate customers’ money transfers…
Saudi Arabia powers sustainability race as EV sales in ME surge 40%
Saudi Arabia is emerging as the Middle East’s leading force in electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing as governments across the…
Government and corporate borrowing helps Oman banks prosper
Oman’s banks posted their strongest quarterly profit growth in at least three years in the first quarter, fuelled by government…
Emirates NBD extends $100m loan to Luxembourg-based CPI Property Group
Emirates NBD has arranged a AED367.3 million ($100 million) credit facility for Luxembourg-based CPI Property Group (CPIPG) to support deferred…