Inflation across GCC stood below 2% for a second year in 2025, the lowest globally, with the annual rate edging up to 1.8% from 1.6% in 2024, thus reflecting the effectiveness of economic policies in curbing inflationary pressures and maintaining price stability, said a report.
A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the United Kingdom.
Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has announced the issuance of its Investor Relations (IR) guidelines, designed to promote greater transparency and support listed companies in strengthening their investors relations practices as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the capital market in the kingdom.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at "A+" with a stable outlook, citing the kingdom's strong external balance sheets and significant fiscal buffers in the form of deposits and other public sector assets as well as resilience to recent geopolitical tensions.
Bahrain's leading mobile wallet for digital financial transactions stc pay has announced a strategic partnership with Payment International Enterprise (PIE), a fintech and payment solutions provider, to enable stc pay QR payments on PIE Point of Sale devices across the kingdom.
Ajman Bank has officially opened a new corporate office in Dubai, reinforcing its institutional presence in the UAE’s leading commercial hub and expanding its capacity to serve corporate and institutional clients.
Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare group in the GCC, on Friday celebrated the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the International Securities Market.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).
Batelco by Beyon has won top recognition at the MEA Business Achievement Awards 2026 in Dubai for its AI-powered customer service platform, Basma, which has transformed the way customers engage with the company by delivering fast, intelligent and personalised sales and support.
Leading Emirati developer Modon has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to introduce a first-of-its-kind home financing solution in the UAE capital for off-plan property purchases. Under this, eligible homebuyers will be able to access 75% off-plan home financing through ADIB.
