Qatar has activated a comprehensive package of support measures to the country’s international business community designed to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions.
Qatari banks had strong capital and liquidity buffers, as well as provision coverage, before the Iran conflict, and asset-quality metrics were sound. But the country's banking sector operating environment could weaken under adverse scenarios for the Iran conflict, warned a top Fitch official.
The first and second phases of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 have delivered a qualitative leap in the Kingdom’s development, achieving a comprehensive transformation across economic and social sectors, said His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs.
Al Rajhi Capital, a leading financial services provider in Saudi Arabia, has collaborated with top ratings agency S&P Global to launch the "Al Rajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index", a new high-frequency indicator designed to track changes in business conditions across the kingdom’s construction sector.
Salama Islamic Arab Insurance Company has announced the successful completion of a multi-year capital restructuring programme that has helped the Emirati takaful insurer to restore its financial position. The revamp included a AED456 million ($124.2 million) capital reduction to eliminate accumulated losses.
BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform based in Abu Dhabi, has announced that its consortium has entered into a deal with luxury auto brand Porsche to acquire its entire stake in Bugatti Rimac, a joint venture set up in 2021 to serve as home to the iconic Bugatti brand.
Dubai Investments has announced the distribution of a 25% cash dividend (AED0.25 per share) for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, following shareholder approval at the Company’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday.
The Saudi Arabia economy is showing resilience despite a sharp hit to oil production from regional conflict, with a surge in crude prices helping offset the impact, according to a report by Al Rajhi Capital.
Bahrain headquartered-Al Salam Bank has announced the sale of its 20.94% stake in Gulf African Bank, the largest Islamic Bank in Kenya.
ADCB, a leading UAE banking group, has delivered record profit before tax of AED3.781 billion ($1.03 billion) in Q1’26, up 30% year on year, extending profit growth track record to 19 consecutive quarters.
