Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has announced the appointment of Abdullah Alshamlan as its new Head of Kuwait. The appointment follows the firm’s recent announcement regarding its office opening in Kuwait, the application process for which is underway.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group (ADX) has announced its collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival (ADGEF) as its “Capital Markets Partner” to advocate financial literacy, investment proficiency, and investment knowledge for the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors.
There will be clear winners and losers across global stock markets should the US and Iran reach a peace deal this weekend, affirms Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
Growth across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) region is set to slow sharply in 2026 following the economic shock triggered by the recent US–Israel–Iran war, the International Monetary Fund has warned.
Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in Q1 2026, raising over $8 billion, bringing the total outstanding debt listings to $149 billion.
France and the Gulf Cooperation Council states will meet in Paris on June 18 and 19 June for Vision Golfe, a high-level forum designed to accelerate trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two regions.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has approved its 2026-2030 strategy which focuses on transforming PIF’s portfolio of 13 strategic sectors into six integrated economic ecosystems, strengthening the linkages among them and creating a broader spectrum of partnership and investment opportunities for the private sector.
Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, has opened its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi.
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced a three-month deferral option for its retail customers, effective from April 15.
stc pay Bahrain, the kingdom's innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Payment Services (GPS), a Bahrain-based payment infrastructure provider and leading enabler of secure and innovative digital payment solutions.
