Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

FAB report highlights financing opportunities

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

An outcome paper setting out how stronger financial structures can help scale sustainable ocean solutions and support global growth and resilience has been published.

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DMCC establishes Foundations Regulations

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has formally established its new Foundations Regulations.

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Offshore energy insurance market facing profitability pressures, says IUMI

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

The global offshore energy insurance market remained challenging in 2025, with premium growth largely reflecting currency movements and changes in business mix rather than underlying market expansion, according to the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI).

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Global AI visionary Mo Gawdat to headline Bahrain Fintech Forward

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert Mo Gawdat will share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making at the Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain.

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ADX, listed firms to connect with global capital

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group is heading to New York for its annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference, held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley on September 24 and 25, 2026.

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MoF fixes 5.06% profit rate for T-Sukuk

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the pricing and opening of subscriptions for the second issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, featuring a five-year tenure.

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Global economy to stabilise, but rising costs a worry say chief economists

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

The global economy is stabilising, but the fiscal support that cushioned successive shocks since 2020 is unlikely to play the same role in the year ahead, according to the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists' Outlook, published on Tuesday.

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Saudi SME lending reached $125bn in 2025, says report

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in expanding access to SME finance, with outstanding SME credit reaching approximately SAR467.7 billion ($124.5 billion) at the end of 2025, representing approximately 33% year-on-year growth. Despite that expansion, says a new report.

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Bahrain Bourse joins Fintech Forward 2026 as Platinum Sponsor

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, will take part as a Platinum Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26), taking place on October 7 and 8 in Bahrain.

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Sukoon, CMECIC form strategic partnership

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Sukoon Insurance, in partnership with CME Capital Insurance Consultancies (CMECIC), has announced the expansion of its credit insurance solutions.