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United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (“UAB” or “the Bank”) reported its financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2025. UAB posted a net profit of AED 438 million for FY 2025, compared to AED 301 million in FY 2024, representing a 45% year-on-year increase. The strong performance reflects the successful execution of the Bank’s […] The post UAB delivers 45% growth in FY 2025 net profit driven by strong asset growth appeared first on Web-Release.

Object 1, an award-winning and rapidly growing real estate developer, has closed a major land investment in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step forward in its expansion into the capital. The developer has acquired four waterfront plots on Al Reem Island, within the Shams Gate District, with a combined development area of over 2 million […] The post Object 1 reveals AED 4.5 billion multi-plot land deal on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island appeared first on Web-Release.

Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisors’ 22nd Global Fusion concert featured a captivating performance by a lineup of acclaimed artists, including six performers who together have earned nine GRAMMY awards across various years. Staying true to its theme, Timeless Rhythms, the concert reminded it’s audience that even as the world evolves, the pulse of music […] The post Alpen Capital’s Global Fusion 2026 showcases SIX GRAMMY winners on one stage in Dubai appeared first on Web-Release.

NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution, designed for SME merchants across the UAE. The launch of this lending solution reflects NEO PAY’s commitment to empowering SMEs with the financial tools they need to […] The post NEO PAY and Wio Bank Collaborate to Launch PoS Lending Solution for Merchants across the UAE appeared first on Web-Release.

Equity performance across the Middle East and North Africa is increasingly being determined by structural and policy-specific factors rather than movements in energy markets. Recent trading activity confirms that the region has entered a phase of divergence, where market behavior reflects domestic reforms, capital flow mechanics, and macro positioning rather than a common external driver. […] The post MENA Equity Markets: Structural Drivers Replace the Oil Cycle By Mohanad Yakout, Senior Markets Analyst, Scope Markets appeared first on Web-Release.

Saudi Arabia’s decision to fully open its main equity market to all foreign investors represents a structural inflection point in the Kingdom’s capital markets. By abolishing the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework effective February 1, 2026, the Capital Market Authority is removing a long-standing gatekeeping mechanism that limited direct participation to large, institutionally vetted investors. […] The post Saudi Arabia Opens Stock Market to All Foreign Investors By Joshua Mahony, Chief Markets Analyst, Scope Markets appeared first on Web-Release.

Gaw Capital Partners, a multi-asset investment management firm, and GFH Partners, a leading Dubai-based real estate investment firm specializing in thematic property solutions, announce to establish a UAE-focused industrial and logistics platform (the “Platform”) through a joint venture partnership. Gaw Capital will hold a majority stake in the joint-venture company, which will serve as a […] The post Gaw Capital Partners and GFH Partners Form JV to Develop UAE Industrial and Logistics Development Platform appeared first on Web-Release.

Al Ain has been named the ‘Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026’ by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq. The announcement was made during the participation of a high-level UAE delegation led by His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, representing […] The post Al Ain named ‘Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026’ at Arab ministerial council meeting in Baghdad appeared first on Web-Release.

For the first time in the capital, TIME hosted the inaugural TIME100 Impact Awards Abu Dhabi during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix weekend. The event celebrated leaders and visionaries shaping the future of their industries and communities, marking another milestone in TIME’s continued expansion in the region. The gala brought together honorees Alexis Ohanian, […] The post TIME100 Impact Awards Abu Dhabi appeared first on Web-Release.

Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced it is expanding its presence in the Middle East and opening a new office in ADGM, the International Financial Centre of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The firm has secured in-principle approval for a Financial Services Permission to […] The post Cantor Expands Global Footprint and Establishes Abu Dhabi Office appeared first on Web-Release.