The 2026 sovereign credit outlook for the Middle East region is stable thanks to the continued economic and credit resilience despite elevated geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices, said a S&P report, adding that the average regional growth is set to accelerate slightly to about 3.5%.
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), one of the world’s largest family-owned private banks headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has appointed Fahd Iqbal as Head of Investment Services, Dubai.
Riyadh Air, the world’s newest airline from Saudi Arabia, has joined hands with Mastercard to unveil a bold strategic alliance that will see the duo develop a portfolio of innovative consumer products including Riyadh Air-branded credit and prepaid cards built for the next generation of travellers.
Saudi banks’ exposure to Vision 2030 giga projects remains modest but is likely to rise as some projects become operational, Fitch Ratings says.
Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a $500 million sukuk issued by The Arab Energy Fund, a leading multilateral impact financial institution, marking its third issuance on the exchange.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) undertook a strategic roadshow across India, engaging with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders across three key cities.
The 2026 sovereign credit outlook for the Middle East region is stable, said S&P Global Ratings, reflecting its expectation of continued economic and credit resilience despite persistent and elevated geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices.
Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.
The Middle East and North Africa's capital markets recorded 10 initial public offerings in Q4 2025, raising total proceeds of $1.7 billion, said a report. This surge was led by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia that remained the most active market with six IPOs netting $561.6 million for the three-month period.
Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UAE surged 78 per cent year-on-year to a record $33.2 billion in 2025, underlining the country’s growing appeal as a global investment destination, according to Emirates NBD Research.
