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UAE banks are tightening lending and building buffers — even as fundamentals sit at 15-year highs
Analysts say liquidity pressures, slower credit growth and pockets of sector-specific risk are beginning to test the industry's resilience
GCC debt markets hit the brakes as geopolitical risk spikes
Heavy demand from Islamic banks is keeping sukuk spreads tighter than conventional bonds
THIS MORNING: Events scheduled for later this year put on hold + DHL looks to push ahead with regional investments
Plus: A new initiative time to boost local produce
BMI holds forecast for the UAE’s GDP growth at 5.6% for 2026
The GCC is forecast to post real GDP growth of 4.8% in 2026
Fitch Ratings sees “neutral” outlook for MENA sovereigns in 2026
Economic diversification efforts will support GDP growth
Mercantile & Maritime makes big SAF moves
Plus: Etihad + Condor to launch new Germany-UAE daily routes in 2026
Mashreq rolls out Mashreq Neo Pakistan
Plus: Dar invests in Austrian proptech + Adia, IDC back VC fund by Fireside Ventures
Keeta is now in Sharjah
Plus: Sharjah is getting a new bridge
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