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GCC foreign outflows hit record $2.3bn in Q3, Kamco saysRead Story
Banking & Financial Services

GCC foreign outflows hit record $2.3bn in Q3, Kamco says

GCC foreign outflows hit a record USD2.3bn in Q3 2026 as overseas investors sold Saudi, Dubai and Kuwait stocks while local buyers…

18 October 2026→
Egypt credit rating upgraded to B3 by Moody’sRead Story
Economy

Egypt credit rating upgraded to B3 by Moody’s

Moody’s raised the Egypt credit rating to B3 with a positive outlook, citing lower debt, USD57bn reserves and reforms that may cut…

18 October 2026→
QIB nine-month profit rises 2% to QAR3.5bnRead Story
Banking & Financial Services

QIB nine-month profit rises 2% to QAR3.5bn

QIB nine-month profit rose 2% to QAR3,525m as financing assets jumped 21.9% and total assets hit QAR235.5bn, Qatar Islamic Bank said on…

17 October 2026→
Emaar sales backlog nears AED180bn, collections at 98%Read Story
News

Emaar sales backlog nears AED180bn, collections at 98%

Emaar sales backlog is near AED180bn ($49bn) with collections holding at 98%, Mohamed Alabbar told the Sharjah Investment Forum, citing buyer confidence.

17 October 2026→
Sami Abouzahr named HSBC wealth head for UAE, Middle EastRead Story
Appointments

Sami Abouzahr named HSBC wealth head for UAE, Middle East

HSBC has named Sami Abouzahr Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking for the UAE and Middle East, moving the 20-year veteran…

17 October 2026→
Oil and gas processing plant at sunset, illustrating the OQEP sukuk programme in OmanRead Story
Energy & Utilities

OQEP sukuk programme: Oman oil firm sets up $2bn platform

OQEP sukuk programme: Oman’s state-backed oil producer sets up a $2bn Islamic bond platform rated BBB- by Fitch, with issues eligible for…

15 October 2026→
Illuminated digital billboards at night, illustrating the Mubadala Capital Clear Channel Outdoor acquisitionRead Story
Business

Mubadala Capital completes $6.2bn Clear Channel deal

Mubadala Capital Clear Channel deal closes: the Abu Dhabi investor completes its $6.2bn takeover of the US billboard group, which delists from…

15 October 2026→
Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline, illustrating the UAE federal budget plan for 2027–2029 approved by the UAE CabinetRead Story
Economy

UAE federal budget: Cabinet approves AED292.5bn plan

UAE Cabinet approves a AED292.5bn federal budget for 2027–2029, up 28.3%, with AED90.1bn set for 2027 and 38.4% going to social development…

14 October 2026→
Fuel storage tanks at a waterside terminal, illustrating the Tristar acquisition by Aegis Logistics from Agility GlobalRead Story
Business

Tristar acquisition: Aegis Logistics agrees $1.5bn deal

Aegis Logistics agrees a Tristar acquisition at a $1.5bn enterprise value as Agility Global exits the Dubai energy logistics firm it bought…

14 October 2026→
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