L to R: Sherif ElRafie, CEO of ABK Capital and Abdulaziz Jawad, chairman of ABK Capital–Kuwait

ABK Capital DIFC partners with LGT Bank Switzerland

The establishment of ABK Capital DIFC underlines the firm’s broader growth objectives centered on innovation, global partnerships, and expanding investment management capabilities in the region

Turkey’s deputy governor says no rate cuts for now

Turkey’s central bank reserves seen climbing to $183bn record

The bankers said the central bank’s net reserves were also expected to increase by $2.5bn to $73bn

Hannes Hofmann, head of Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group

Family offices remain resilient amid global uncertainty, says Citi

Europe, the Middle East and Africa (56 per cent) had the highest proportion of first-generation families in control

Aldar raises $290m from green sukuk taps, lifts stake in Aldar Estates

Aldar raises $290m from green sukuk taps, increases stake in Aldar Estates

Proceeds will be deployed under Aldar’s Green Finance Framework, including refinancing sustainability-accredited assets

Dubai reports record greenfield FDI for 8th consecutive half year period image Dubai Media Office

Dubai tops global greenfield FDI projects list for 8th straight half-year period

The emirate attracted an estimated Dhs40.4bn ($11bn) in FDI capital in H1 2025, up 62 per cent from Dhs24.7bn a year earlier

India plans to hike foreign investment cap in state-run banks to 49%

Indian rupee hits lifetime low

Pressured by the US visa fee hike, muted foreign equity inflows

Dubai’s ALEC aims for Dhs7bn valuation in highly anticipated IPO

Dubai’s ALEC aims for Dhs7bn valuation in highly anticipated IPO

The entire IPO represents a secondary sale by Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai

ADX lists thematic etf linked to quantum computing image ADX

ADX lists region’s first thematic ETF focused on quantum computing

The listing is part of a broader trend of rapid expansion in the global thematic fund market, which has almost doubled over the last five years to reach $562bn globally

Money20/20 Middle East: Global giants, fintech future unveiled in Saudi

Money20/20 Middle East: Global giants, fintech future unveiled in Saudi

This year’s gathering brought together more than 450 global fintech brands and over 1,050 investors, signaling a surge in international engagement

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UAE signs tax transparency pact on crypto-asset reporting

CARF implementation in the country is scheduled to go live in 2027, with the first exchanges of information expected in 2028

GCC captures $24bn of $1tn global green FDI: Strategy&

GCC captures $24bn of $1tn global green FDI: Strategy&

The UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia invested $132bn abroad in the same period, accounting for 29 outbound and 10 inbound green FDI deals

Citi rolls out AI suite to boost efficiency and client service in MEA

Citi rolls out AI suite to boost efficiency and client service in MEA

Citi’s proprietary AI technology is now available to around 175,000 employees worldwide across 80 jurisdictions

Alinma Bank invests in Qashio to advance Saudi fintech goals

Alinma Bank invests in Qashio to advance Saudi fintech goals

Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding fintech sector is fueling the country’s ambition to become a cashless economy

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US Fed cuts rates for first time this year: How it will impact the GCC

The UAE’ central bank also reduced the base rate applied to its overnight deposit facility by 25 bps to 4.15 per cent, from 4.40 per cent, effective Thursday

Tabby and GOSI sign partnership-Image from Tabby for illustrative purposes

GOSI, Tabby partner to expand financial inclusion in Saudi Arabia

Through this partnership, GOSI and Tabby will work together to design and deliver Shariah-compliant credit solutions

ADQ, Azerbaijan Investment Holding to explore collaboration

ADQ, Azerbaijan Investment Holding ink MoU to explore collaboration

The partnership builds on a joint investment platform launched in December 2023, where ADQ and AIH committed equal capital to projects in agriculture, technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy infrastructure

Turkey detains 14 over stock manipulation probe: state media

It said staff from local investment firm Investco Holding INVES.IS were among those detained

Money20/20 Middle East kicks off as fintech momentum builds in Saudi Arabia

Money20/20 Middle East kicks off as fintech momentum builds in Saudi Arabia

The event features more than 450 exhibiting brands, over 600 investors and upwards of 45,000 attendees

IPO update: ALEC Holdings plans to list on Dubai Financial Market

IPO update: ALEC Holdings plans to list on Dubai Financial Market

Subscription for all tranches will open on September 23 and close on September 30

Titanium Escrow's CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Titanium Escrow’s CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Ibrahim Kamalmaz discusses the firm’s key milestones, regional M&A growth, and evolving corporate payment infrastructure in the Middle East

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Shift to digital apps for remittances grows in UAE, Saudi Arabia, shows report

Remittances remain central to how people in the UAE support families abroad, with 49 per cent sending money for humanitarian or family needs

ADGM H1 2025 milestones Image ADGM

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM reports more than 11,000 active licences, strong growth in H1

As ADGM approaches its 10th anniversary in October, the centre continues to focus on long-term impact through regulatory innovation, institutional partnerships, and a resilient ecosystem for global finance

r David Wartenweiler, CIO at Habib Bank AG Zurich on seizing opportunities in Islamic investing

Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios 

As demand for Sharia-compliant portfolios rises, Habib Bank AG Zurich’s CIO explains how the bank blends Islamic principles with Swiss best practices to deliver purpose-driven, ethical investments

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 2025, shows PwC report

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 ’25, shows PwC report

Domestic and intra-regional transactions are expected to continue leading M&A activity, with mid-sized deals providing the most practical path to growth in transformative sectors

EFG Hermes and Kenzi Wealth launch intelligent risk-based portfolio advisory service

EFG Hermes and Kenzi Wealth launch intelligent risk-based portfolio advisory service

The service, called One Advisor, aims to deliver highly personalised, risk-optimised investment strategies

ADNOC signs reinsurance deal with IHC's RIQ Image-ADNOC

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC, RIQ ink $500m AI-powered reinsurance deal

The partnership is designed to bolster ADNOC’s operational resilience and support energy transition efforts with innovative insurance solutions

Rothschild & Co expands Dubai wealth management arm with LLB deal Image Liechtensteinische Landesbank_for illustrative purposes

Rothschild & Co expands Dubai wealth management arm with LLB deal

Rothschild & Co will also take over LLB’s existing Dubai office, bringing the total number of staff in its Middle East wealth management arm to around 25

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O Gold, botim launch new fractional gold investment feature

The new feature wallows over 8.5 million botim UAE users to begin their gold investment journey with a minimum of just 0.1 grams

UAE gets OECD transitional qualified status for DMTT_Photo-courtesy-MoF

Tax update: UAE gets OECD transitional qualified status for DMTT

Under the qualified status, the DMTT provides certainty to MNE groups that no foreign tax will be applied to UAE profits, while other jurisdictions will recognise the top-up tax obligations due in the UAE

Fintech Holo raises $22m in Series A round, aims to scale growth in UAE, Saudi

Fintech Holo raises $22m in Series A round, aims to scale growth in UAE, Saudi

By streamlining access to lenders and giving users full control of their home financing journey, Holo is reshaping how people buy homes across the region