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UAE Central Bank Highlights Strong Capital Buffers in Banking Sector Amid Regional Uncertainty
On March 5 2026 the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates affirmed that its banking and financial sector continues…
Lloyd’s of London Engages US Agency on Political Risk Plan for Gulf Shipping
Lloyd's of London is engaging with the US International Development Finance Corporation on a plan to provide political risk insurance…
UAE Non-Oil Private Sector Expands at Fastest Pace in 12 Months
The UAE non-oil private sector expanded at its strongest rate in a year during February 2026 as the S&P Global…
UAE Corporations Sustain Operations as Regional Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Shipping
On March 4 2026 major UAE companies from AD Ports Group to Adnoc units and leading banks told the Abu…
GCC Equities Attract 1.9 Billion Dollars in Foreign Inflows During February 2026
Foreign investors directed 1.9 billion dollars in net inflows into GCC equity markets in February 2026 with Saudi Arabia and…
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Private Sectors Sustain Activity Amid UAE Remote Work Advisory
Dubai and Abu Dhabi's private sectors continued operating normally on March 2, 2026, despite a national three-day remote work advisory…
Tadawul Closes 2.2 Percent Lower as Gulf Markets Reel from Iran Conflict
Gulf stock markets opened to volatile trading on March 1, 2026, with Saudi Arabia's Tadawul index slumping as much as…
AD Ports Group Secures 30-Year Concession for Jordan’s Aqaba Multipurpose Port
AD Ports Group signed a 30-year concession agreement on February 5, 2026, with Aqaba Development Corporation to manage and operate…
Central Bank of Egypt Advances Green Banking Framework at IFC Climate Conference
The Central Bank of Egypt hosted a sustainable finance conference with the International Finance Corporation on Feb. 15, 2026, to…
UAE Minister Projects Over 5 Percent Economic Growth in 2026 Driven by Non-Oil Expansion
On February 12, 2026, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri projected more than 5 percent…
MENA M&A Deal Volume Rises 26 Percent to 884 Transactions in 2025
Merger and acquisition activity across the Middle East and North Africa increased 26 percent by volume to 884 deals valued…
UAE FDI Doubles to $40 Billion as DIFC Assets Reach $700 Billion
The United Arab Emirates doubled foreign direct investment inflows to $40 billion between 2019 and 2024 while assets under management…