UAE businesses stay bullish on global expansion as AI, regional trade corridors drive confidence: HSBC Study shows that firms in the Gulf remain among the most optimistic globally about repositioning for long-term growth, supported by robust economic fundamentals 15h ago3 min read
GCC economies set for strong rebound as diversification, policy buffers cushion conflict fallout Non-oil GDP across the GCC is projected to remain broadly stable at 0.1 per cent in 2026 before accelerating to 6.4 per cent in 2027, reflecting the strength of domestic demand 15h ago3 min read
Emirates Development Bank deploys Dh20m daily to shield UAE businesses from conflict shocks Development-focused lender's high-frequency funding programme is aimed at addressing immediate liquidity needs of manufacturers, technology companies and food producers 15h ago2 min read
Europe's biggest pension investor eyes private markets boost The new rules under the Future Pensions Act, introduced in phases since 2023, free Netherlands-based funds from committing to a defined retirement payout for workers and allow more risk to be taken 2 min read
World Bank warns of deeper slowdown risks if Iran conflict continues If the conflict persists or escalates, global growth could fall by as much as one percentage point — a significant setback for an already fragile recovery 3 min read
Sovereign wealth buffers shield GCC as markets brace for prolonged volatility While tensions around energy supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz remain a key risk factor, global economic activity has so far held steady 3 min read
Mubadala assets hit $385b as UAE sovereign funds boost global clout Mubadala’s expansion forms part of a broader rise in Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth complex, widely regarded as one of the most powerful in the world 3 min read
India's central bank holds rates as Iran war upends economic outlook While inflation remains in check, upside risks have risen and the possibility of second round effects of oil price increases renders the outlook uncertain 2 min read
UAE non-oil sector stays resilient despite war-driven slowdown Latest PMI survey data shows new orders rose for the seventh consecutive month, albeit at a slower pace, while export demand also remained positive 2 min read
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