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UAE attracts global wealth as private banking enters new growth phase

March 2, 2026

Many HNW and UHNW clients are increasingly allocating across multi-asset portfolios, blending public markets with private equity, private credit, and…

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Comment & Analysis

Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns

March 2, 2026

Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

New York hedge fund CEO eyes UAE opportunity

March 2, 2026

TR Investments, a boutique hedge fund based in New York City, provides personalised alternative investment opportunities for wealthy clients and…

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Retail Banking

Egyptian banking syndicate signs $119.4m facility for Flex PET expansion

March 2, 2026

A syndicate of Egyptian banks has signed a long-term syndicated facility worth $119.4m for Flex PET Egypt to finance the…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE Capital Market Authority update

March 2, 2026

In implementation of its supervisory and regulatory role over the UAE capital markets, and pursuant to the applicable laws and…

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FinTech

Amazon Web Services works to restore UAE systems amid reported fire at facility Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue

March 2, 2026

Amazon Web Services said yesterday (Sunday) that multiple services in its UAE region were experiencing disruptions, with some customers facing…

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Islamic Finance

Suez Canal Bank, Alameda partner to integrate premium banking, healthcare services

March 2, 2026

Suez Canal Bank has signed a cooperation protocol with Alameda Healthcare Group, one of Egypt’s largest integrated healthcare providers, aimed…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE gold prices jump more than Dh10 as war fears drive rush to safe assets

March 2, 2026

Gold prices in the UAE surged on Monday morning, extending their recent rally and reflecting a sharp global shift toward…

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Retail Banking

RAKBANK’s credit ratings reaffirmed by Moody’s with positive outlook maintained

March 1, 2026

Further to Moody’s upgrade of RAKBANK’s outlook to Positive in 2025, Moody’s Ratings has concluded its latest periodic review (rating…

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Executive Moves

Kym Barter appointed to Managing Director at Atlantis Dubai

February 27, 2026

Atlantis Dubai is proud to announce the promotion of Kym Barter to Managing Director, across both award-winning properties, Atlantis, The…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Foreign funds resort to heavy selloff as QSE index plummets 215 points; M-cap erodes QR14.04bn

February 27, 2026

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions ahead of a third round of US-Iran talks, the regional bourses, including Qatar Stock Exchange, Thursday…

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Retail Banking

Bahrain: BDB announces 16% rise in net profit for 2025

February 27, 2026

Bahrain Development Bank, the kingdom’s leading bank in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced its financial results for the…

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