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Bank of Singapore's Ranjit Khanna on navigating family wealth in the Middle East

From virtual to structured family offices: Navigating family wealth in the Middle East

As investment strategies evolve, families in the region are starting to formalise their wealth management

The new map of opportunity:Mohanad Yakout Senior Markets Analyst Scope Markets Where the smart money Is going in the GCC

The new map of opportunity: Where the smart money Is going in the GCC

The Gulf’s growing web of treaties is creating a more stable, rules-based environment that global capital prefers
 

Dubai approves record Dhs302.7bn budget cycle for 2026–2028

Dubai approves record Dhs302.7bn budget cycle for 2026–2028

For 2026, Dubai has set expenditure at Dhs99.5bn, focused on development projects linked to the Dubai Plan 2033 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

25 years and counting: ADX achieves key milestones

25 years and counting: ADX achieves key milestones

Since 2020, IPOs on the ADX have raised about Dhs59bn, supported by strong demand and steady economic growth

Aster DM Healthcare secures Dhs265m financing from EDB for Dubai expansion

Aster DM Healthcare secures Dhs265m financing from EDB for Dubai expansion

Aster currently operates 10 hospitals, 113 clinics and 298 pharmacies in the UAE under the Aster and Medcare brands

Mastercard's Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce

Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce

Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh outlines how the agreement with Circle could reshape cross-border payments, remittances, and digital trade

Preservation to purpose: A new era of wealth planning in the Middle East

Preservation to purpose: A new era of wealth planning in the Middle East

With one of the world’s largest intergenerational wealth transitions underway, Middle Eastern families are combining tradition, innovation, and purpose to ensure their legacies endure

Digital readiness is the backbone of resilient financial markets in the GCC

Digital readiness is the backbone of resilient financial markets in the GCC

Resilience in 2025 is not about predicting the next crisis. It is about proving that you can withstand it, with data that investors can trust, insights that are timely, and decisions that are visible, says Mirwani

Al Ramz's Amer Halawi on IPOs and why smart investors are playing the long game

Al Ramz’s Amer Halawi on IPOs and why smart investors are playing the long game

The head of research at Al Ramz offers his take on IPOs and what individual investors should keep an eye on

How Oman’s new digital banking regulations are reshaping the financial sector

How Oman’s new digital banking regulations are reshaping the financial sector

Trowers & Hamlins’ senior associate in international banking and finance, shares insights on navigating Oman’s new digital banking regulations

Bank of Singapore's Mehvish Ayub shares how its strategic asset allocation approach helps investors build resilient, well-diversified portfolios

Navigating market volatility: Strategic asset allocation insights from Bank of Singapore

Mehvish Ayub, Bank of Singapore’s Head of Managed Solutions Advisory at the DIFC Branch, shares how its strategic asset allocation approach helps investors build resilient, well-diversified portfolios while capitalising on opportunities across regions and alternatives

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Saudi Arabia: CMA issues rules for green, sustainable debt instruments

The guidelines enables issuers to meet global investors’ expectations, enhance investor confidence and support the kingdom’s position as a regional centre for sustainable finance

Whizmo's Eric Karobia on 6 trends shaping the future of financial apps

Whizmo’s Eric Karobia on 6 trends shaping the future of financial apps

Whizmo’s CEO outlines how financial technology is turning digital wallets into engines of inclusion, speed, and trust

Shivkumar Rohira, CEO, EMEA, of Klay Group, on recalibrating for a multi-polar market: what investors should know

Recalibrating for a multi-polar market: what investors should know

As global wealth creation enters a new era of higher rates, fragmented growth, and rapid technological disruption, Gulf investors are rethinking how to balance resilience, risk, and purpose

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Dubai: DFM reports 212% rise in 9-month net profit

DFM’s total market capitalization stood at Dhs995bn, reflecting a well-balanced and diversified sectoral composition

Tabby valued at $4.5bn following secondary share sale

Tabby valued at $4.5bn following secondary share sale

As part of the transaction, HSG, Boyu Capital, and others acquired shares from existing investors

How MENA is proving itself as a force in the global crypto future

How MENA is proving itself as a force in the global crypto future

Crypto’s roots are in the West, but the Gulf is now leading innovation with regulation and global collaboration

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan’s First Women Bank

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan’s First Women Bank

Established in 1989, FWBL operates as a full-fledged commercial bank with 42 branches across the country, offering retail, SME, and corporate banking services

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

Alternative investments offer diversification beyond traditional portfolios: JP Morgan’s Mark Hampstead

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

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Dubizzle targets Dubai IPO to fund growth, expand market presence

Net proceeds will be used to settle the employee stock ownership plan, fund strategic mergers and acquisitions, and maintain strategic flexibility for growth

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UAE enacts new law to reinforce CBUAE’s financial oversight

The decree law aims to strengthen the CBUAE’s independence, enhance the stability of the UAE’s financial sector, and align regulation with global standards

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Dubai Financial Sector Strategy gets nod, here’s what it entails

The strategy will implement 15 transformative programmes over three years, targeting capital markets, asset and wealth management, SME financing, virtual assets, and fintech

FAB issues second $20m blue bond, follows successful debut in Aug

FAB issues second $20m blue bond, follows successful debut in Aug

FAB said its latest Blue Bond reflects growing collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable economic growth in the UAE and beyond

MultiBank strengthens global IB network, pays out $120m in commissions

MultiBank strengthens global IB network, pays out $120m in commissions

MultiBank Group was recognised for its exceptional IB programme at Forex Expo Dubai 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 6–7

DMCC and Vara sign partnership for tokenisation of commodities

Dubai’s DMCC and VARA partner to drive tokenisation of commodities

The initiative builds on DMCC’s existing work in digital commodities, including its gold-backed digital asset offerings via the Tradeflow platform

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

The rebrand to botim money is key to Astra Tech’s journey to unify its fintech capabilities, deepen AI integration and expand financial inclusion

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank said on Monday it has crossed Dhs50bn ($13.6bn) in customer deposits, less than…

Dr Owi S Ruivivar is the chief portfolio strategist at Bank of Singapore, on Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Amid 2025’s market volatility, a new strategic allocation framework by Bank of Singapore uses robust optimisation, scenario simulations, and tailored alternatives to build resilient, diversified portfolios

DP World and Paypal to collaborate on cross border digital trade payments image courtesy WAM

DP World, PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital trade payments

DP World said the collaboration combines its global supply chain expertise with PayPal’s payments infrastructure to support international trade and enhance efficiency for businesses

IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital

Abu Dhabi’s IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital

Sammaan Capital has provided over $19bn in home loans to more than 680,000 families and extended $9.5bn of mortgage-backed loans to over 100,000 small businesses