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UAE and Philippines Central Banks Sign Pact to Advance CBDCs and Link Payments
The central banks of the UAE and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding on April 14, 2026, agreeing to…
HSBC Survey Identifies AI and Supply Chain Shifts as Priorities for Saudi UAE Growth
An HSBC survey conducted in mid-March 2026 found that businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are prioritising artificial intelligence…
UAE Logs 5.6 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 as Banking Assets Climb to $1.5 Trillion
The Central Bank of the UAE released its 2025 annual report on April 9, 2026, showing real GDP expanded 5.6…
DFSA Extends Regulatory Flexibility to DIFC Firms Hit by Regional Conflict
On April 9 2026 the Dubai Financial Services Authority and DIFC Authority announced immediate relief measures including payment flexibility and…
Dubai South Unveils SME Support Package with Rent Relief Incentives
On April 6, 2026, Dubai South introduced a flexible support package for SMEs that includes rent-free contract renewals, deferred payments,…
Global Asset Managers With $20tn Commit to Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War
On April 6 2026 global asset managers overseeing more than $20 trillion affirmed their commitment to expanding operations across the…
Saudi Non-Oil PMI Contracts in March for First Time Since 2020
Saudi Arabia's non-oil business conditions weakened in March 2026 for the first time in more than five years as the…
Gulf Startups Attract Fresh Capital in Multiple Early 2026 Deals
Startups across the UAE and Saudi Arabia secured new investments and regulatory approvals from March 26 to April 5 2026,…
UAE Non-Oil PMI Signals Continued Expansion in March Despite Iran Conflict Impact
UAE non-oil private sector activity expanded in March 2026 with an S&P Global PMI reading of 52.9 even as the…
Regional Tensions Force Adjustments in Saudi Vision 2030 Execution
As of April 2026 Saudi Arabia is executing its Vision 2030 programme under new constraints from the US-Israel war on…
Dubai Stocks Climb 2 Percent on Fresh AED1bn Business Support and GDP Expansion
Dubai's main index rose 2 percent to close at 5,545 points on April 1 2026 leading regional gains after the…
Majid Al Futtaim Achieves Record Net Profit of Dh3.6 Billion in 2025
Majid Al Futtaim reported on March 16, 2026, a 41 per cent rise in net profit to Dh3.6 billion for…