The war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained recovery from previous crises, says key IMF directors in a blogpost.
Dubai has announced a set of economic incentives totalling AED1 billion ($272.2 million) to be implemented over a period of three to six months starting 1st April 2026.
Muzinich & Co., the privately owned global corporate credit specialist, has opened an office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, marking the next step in its investment journey in the Middle East. It will be led by Filomena Cocco, Managing Director, Global Business Development.
SICO held its 2026 virtual AGM, approving a 7.5% cash dividend, endorsing 2025 financial statements, and reporting BD5.5 million ($14.6 million) net profit, with participation from regulators, shareholders, board members, and external auditors.
Al Baraka Islamic Bank’s 43rd AGM approved 2025 financials, zakat allocation, auditor appointment, and governance reports, discharged the board, and reappointed directors for 2026–2029, reflecting shareholder confidence and regulatory compliance.
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the transition back to 100% operating capacity across its headquarters and branches in the kingdom starting from March 29, with the exception of its Bahrain International Airport branch which will remain closed until further notice.
Kuwait Financial Centre has announced the launch of its next-generation digital trading platform - iMarkaz Invest - designed to enhance the client experience and expand access to financial markets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and US through a secure, intuitive, and efficient digital interface.
Dubai Investments has announced the appointment of Nishant Shah as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will leading the group’s financial strategy, overseeing treasury and investment activities in addition to boosting financial governance across its diversified portfolio.
FII Institute on Thursday convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers for Day 1 of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, under the theme “Capital in Motion,” with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption, long-term capital, collaboration, and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to distribute cash dividends worth AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion), representing 100% of the share capital, for the FY 2025. The Dubai developer had recorded its highest property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion), up 16% over the previous year.
