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The GCC region is poised to see an active IPO market in 2026, with a number of companies already in the pipeline. The list...

Binance has appointed Tarik Erk as its new Regional Head for MENAT and Senior Executive Officer for Abu Dhabi. Erk, originally from Buffalo, New York,...

Saudi Arabia’s fintech industry enjoyed a strong year 2025, marked by the rapid expansion of its startup community, deeper cashless adoption, and continued progress in digital...

The establishment of the “Oman Global Financial Centre”, approved by the Council of Ministers at its meeting, marks a calculated strategic step based on comprehensive...

Indosuez Wealth Management, the wealth management brand of Crédit Agricole Group, has announced the appointments of Rolf Schilde to Senior Executive Officer, and Charles...

Al Masraf have hired Moataz Khalil is the Chief Wholesale Banking Officer where he leads the bank's wholesale banking division. His role involves delivering...

Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Pinar Alpay as Group Chief Product...

KEY THEMES & INVESTMENT TAKEAWAYS Full Report: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-global-outlook-2026.pdf Report in Charts: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-global-outlook-in-charts.pdf Stay pro-risk — favour equities over traditional safe havensBlackRock maintains a pro-risk stance, expecting equities...

HSBC have promoted Mehdi Benabdallah and Fayez Mazhar Khan to Managing Director, Co-Heads of Mergers and Acquisitions, MENAT. Medhi, who is based in Riyadh, joined...

Key Themes Report: https://am.gs.com/cms-assets/gsam-app/documents/insights/en/2025/Investment-Outlook-2026.pdf?view=true Stay Active and Disciplined in Portfolio ManagementActively managing portfolios — rather than passive benchmarks — is key to navigating the complex...