Emirates NBD Capital gets merchant banking licence in India, first in Middle East With this licensure and entry into the Indian market, Emirates NBD Capital continues to deepen the economic and investment relationship between India and the UAE2 min read
Property Finder announces $170 million investment led by Mubadala With nearly $700 million in aggregate raised in equity capital, and a further $250 million raised in debt financing from Ares Management and HSBC, this is one of the largest funding rounds in region3 min read
Gulf drives global sukuk boom as issuance set to hit up to $280b in 2026: S&P Global Foreign currency-denominated sukuk exceeded $100 billion in 2025, nearly double the volume recorded in 2021, reflecting rising international investor appetite3 min read
Emirates NBD posts record Dh29.8b profit before tax on strong lending, expanding balance sheet Total income climbed 12 per cent to Dh49.3 billion, supported by broad‑based momentum across both funded and non‑funded income lines3 min read
Middle East shows resilience as global bond sell-off hits markets Despite a sharp global bond sell-off, the Middle East has experienced only limited pass‑through thanks to the region’s strong fiscal foundations and relatively low government debt ratios3 min read
Global investors pivot to AI, private markets and EM as rates fall: 2026 playbook Barclays, BlackRock and Lombard Odier outline an AI-led capex supercycle, easing rates, and a rotation toward quality, private assets and emerging markets—while Dubai cements role as global wealth hub4 min read
How AI and next-gen tech are redefining the future of digital banking The industry’s commitment is deep-rooted, evidenced by sustained investment aimed at modernising core systems and strengthening digital service delivery2 min read
Sharjah Islamic Bank proposes 20% cash dividend as it posts net profit of Dh1.3 billion for 2025 Total assets rose Dh11.1 billion, representing growth of 14%, reaching Dh90.3 billion as at the end of 2025, compared to Dh79.2 billion at the end of 2024 3 min read
ADIB profit jumps to Dh8.1b; delivers dividend boost The board proposed a cash dividend of 97 fils per share, lifting the total payout for the year to Dh3.5 billion, equivalent to 50 per cent of net profit3 min read
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