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CBUAE expands payments rails into Asia, relief goes private, and Al Ghurair goes global on design
The Central Bank of the UAE is plugging the Philippines into its cross-border payments network
World Bank warns of prolonged economic strain from Iran war
World Bank warns of slower growth and higher inflation even under ceasefire scenario
UAE central bank defies regional gloom, maintains 5.6% growth forecast for 2026
The CBUAE’s optimism is underpinned by a two-engine growth model, including hydrocarbon rebound and non-hydrocarbon GDP
Uncertainty reigns as ceasefire’s fate hangs in the balance
We’re entering yet another period of uncertainty these next two weeks, where one of two scenarios could follow: negotiations could…
Moody’s reaffirms UAE’s Aa2 rating despite regional headwinds
This rate is driven by the economy's high per-capita income, robust institutions, and effective policymaking
Brace for higher prices as war hits non-oil sector
PMI slipped to 52.9 from 55.0 in February, marking the joint‑weakest reading since June 2021
CBUAE moves to shield banks with AED 31 bn in liquidity
Lenders with the strongest real estate ties are the most vulnerable to prolonged conflict
THIS MORNING: Reports circle of EGA selling off alumina stock + of a Trump-linked defense firm selling systems to UAE
Oxford Economics also have a sobering prediction for the GCC’s GDP
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