The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, enabling Morgan Stanley’s clients to access the ADX directly.
ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday announced that Man Group, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately $228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.
Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and leading active investment managers, has announced plans to establish its first office in the Middle East, in the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Alpha Dhabi Holding, one of the fastest-growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, has reported a strong set of financial results for the first financial quarter of 2026.
Sarwa, one of the GCC’s leading investment and personal finance platforms, has announced that it has crossed $1 billion in client assets, becoming the first UAE-founded FinTech platform to reach this milestone. Founded in the DIFC, Sarwa was an early mover shaping the region’s FinTech sector.
The UAE’s private sector is getting ready to implement mandatory e-invoicing in phases from July 1, 2026, that is expected to reduce downtime, increase transparency, and improve the collection of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Tax.
EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in MENA, has announced that it has been appointed sole global coordinator and sole bookrunner for the planned initial public offering of Misr Life Insurance on the Egyptian Exchange.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, reflecting stronger economic openness and an improved business environment, data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) showed.
Jordan-based Arab Bank Group has reported solid results for the first quarter of 2026, with 2% increase in net income after tax reaching $275.8 million when compared to $271 million for the same period last year. Compared to the same period last year, the Group’s assets grew by 9% to reach $79 billion.
Takeem, an PropTech platform in the UAE, said it has launched the country's First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landlords, tenants and agents as regional markets navigate renewed uncertainty. The Takeem guarantee covers landlords against tenant non-payment and includes emergency maintenance for urgent property repairs.
