Emirates NBD, in line with the resilient operating environment in the UAE, reported a profit before tax of AED8.2 billion ($2.23 billion) for the first quarter of 2026, up 6% yoy, driven by strong balance sheet growth, resilient margins and record non-funded income growth.
Grant Thornton, a professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services, has announced the appointments of 10 new partners as part of its continued UAE expansion, adding senior leadership across multiple service lines at a time of sustained client demand and market change.
