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Bloomberg HSBC Deloitte Reaffirm Long-Term GCC Commitment Amid Regional Conflict
On March 12, 2026, Bloomberg, HSBC and Deloitte joined other international firms in expressing confidence in Gulf economic fundamentals and…
UAE Non-Oil Growth Reaches 6.1 Percent in 2025 as Trade Surpasses One Trillion Dollars
The UAE economy expanded 5.1 percent in the first nine months of 2025 while non-oil activities grew 6.1 percent and…
Ajman Free Zones Record 216 Percent Growth in Registered Companies in 2025
The Free Zones Authority of Ajman reported on March 10, 2026 that company registrations surged 216 percent in 2025 while…
HSBC Chief Voices Long-Term GCC Confidence Amid Iran Conflict Disruptions
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery reaffirmed the bank's conviction in the Gulf Cooperation Council's economic fundamentals on March 9, 2026, even…
S&P Global Maintains AA/A-1+ Credit Ratings for UAE and Abu Dhabi
S&P Global Ratings affirmed long-term AA and short-term A-1+ sovereign credit ratings for the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi…
GASTAT Data Shows Saudi GDP Advanced 4.5 Percent in 2025 to $1.28 Trillion
Saudi Arabia's real GDP expanded 4.5 percent in 2025 to reach $1.28 trillion with gains across oil, non-oil and government…
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Maintain Record Investment Pace Amid Regional Conflict
Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed a record $54 billion in the first half of 2026 even as the March Iran…
UAE Central Bank Affirms Sector Stability With High Capital and Liquidity
On March 5 2026 the Central Bank of the UAE said banks financial institutions and insurers continued operating normally nationwide…
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…