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Emirates NBD beat earnings estimates in 1Q
The Islamic banking arm of Emirates NBD’s bottom line reached a record AED 1.01 bn in 1Q 2025
ASB Capital and State Street Global Advisors to launch a shariah-compliant global equity fund
Plus: DoH and Microsoft to co-develop an AI-powered healthcare system
UAE banks are the most resilient among GCC peers in the face of impacts from tariffs, S&P Global says
The UAE’s banks have “the strongest net external asset position” among GCC countries
Dubai inflation hits five-month low as monthly deflation returns
Housing continued to push prices higher, while transport saw a dip
Mashreq’s USD 500 mn sukuk is its most heavily subscribed yet
This is the inaugural issuance under a USD 2.5 bn program
ADIA picks up 5% of India’s IDFC First
The move will see IDFC issue compulsorily convertible preference shares to ADIA
EFOA taps new chair + GovDigital and Sanadak get new heads
The Emirates Family Office Association tapped Ahmed Al Banna for its board
Fitch says GCC banks will likely weather Trump tariffs’ storm
“Lower oil prices and weaker global demand” are cited as the primary risks for banks’ operating environments in the GCC
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