ADX-listed Alpha Dhabi Holding (Alpha Dhabi), one of the fastest-growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, has increased its investment in its private credit joint venture, MICAD Credit JV, managed by Mubadala Capital, the global alternative asset manager.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Egypt affirmed their full and continuous cooperation and coordination regarding the continued normal operation of all activities of Banque Misr branches in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Marriott Bonvoy and Visa have launched two co-branded credit cards in the UAE, targeting travellers seeking rewards and premium lifestyle benefits.
Bahrain’s non-oil economy continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026 despite the sharp disruption to oil exports caused by restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The non-oil activities played a pivotal role contributing 90.1% to GDP at constant prices during Q1.
Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai's real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE's strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence.
Saudia Group has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore and arrange financing solutions for the Saudi airline’s acquisition of new Airbus aircraft.
Leading UK-based credit asset manager Channel Capital Advisors has announced the acquisition of a minority interest of Magellan’s position in the SME funding programme of top regional SME funding platform Beehive, mainly focused on Emirati SMEs.
Dubai ranked first globally, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh and Bengaluru among 233 cities, for the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative sectors for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, attracting 754 projects, said a report.
The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has approved a proposal to raise AED1.75 billion ($476.46 million) through a rights issue, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE.
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm registrations from the same period in 2025, underscoring the strength of its strategy and the appeal of Qatar's business environment to investors and entrepreneurs alike.
