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UAE Housing Authority Collaborates with Telecom Operator on Advanced Digital Integration
The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme partnered with e& this week to deliver smart digital solutions for residential projects across the…
UAE-Ukraine Trade Pact Takes Effect With Near-Total Tariff Elimination
The UAE-Ukraine Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement enters into force on July 1, 2026, eliminating customs duties on 99 per cent…
HSBC Anticipates IPO Rebound in Gulf Markets Following US-Iran Peace Pact
Selim Kervanci, HSBC's chief executive for the Middle East North Africa and Turkey, told The National on June 19, 2026,…
ADNOC’s Listed Units Reach $150 Billion Valuation Under Integrated Financing Framework
A Gulf Intelligence report published on June 18, 2026, outlined how ADNOC constructed a financial model through listings, pipeline partnerships…
Revolut Obtains UAE Central Bank Licences for Stored Value and Payments
Revolut secured stored value facilities and retail payment services licences from the UAE Central Bank on June 17, 2026, as…
Moody’s Affirms UAE Aa2 Rating With Stable Outlook Amid Regional Conflict
Moody's Ratings affirmed the UAE's Aa2 long-term issuer ratings with a stable outlook on June 13, 2026, citing robust finances,…
UAE Minister Meets World Bank Leaders to Advance Finance and Sustainability Partnership
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini met with World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde in Dubai in June 2026 to explore…
Riyad Capital Forecasts Saudi GDP Rebound to 6.8 Percent in 2027
Riyad Capital projected on June 10 that Saudi Arabia's real GDP would surge 6.8 percent in 2027 after 0.9 percent…
Saudi GDP Grows 3 Percent in Q1 2026 as Government Activities Rebound
Saudi Arabia's real GDP expanded 3.0 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 according to revised data released by…
Global Economy Forfeits $2.2 Trillion Annually to US-Iran War Impacts
The Institute for Economics and Peace reported on June 9, 2026 that the global economy is missing out on $2.2…
IMF Warns Prolonged Regional Conflict Threatens Saudi Medium-Term Growth
The International Monetary Fund warned on June 3, 2026, that a prolonged Iran conflict could erode investor confidence and weaken…
UAE Non-Oil PMI Edges Higher in May on Domestic Demand Surge
The UAE non-oil private sector expanded modestly in May 2026 as the S&P Global PMI rose to 52.6 from 52.1…