A recent Reuters poll (July 15–28) forecasts accelerated growth across GCC states this year—Saudi Arabia expected to expand 3.8%, UAE 4.8%, and Qatar surging from 2.7% in 2025

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) introduced updated licensing and regulatory guidelines for crypto firms, aiming to streamline approvals and bolster investor protection. These changes position ADGM as

RAKBANK now allows crypto trading—including major tokens—through its existing retail banking platform. The move merges digital asset access with regulated, mainstream banking, potentially accelerating adoption.

Policy-linked entities such as Saudi Electricity and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala are issuing bonds and sukuk that currently offer better spreads than sovereign debt. Investors view

First Abu Dhabi Bank is offering 113 million shares at AED 15.5 each through an accelerated bookbuilding process. The offer was fully covered, highlighting robust investor

Stock indices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi fell by 0.8% and 0.5% respectively, driven by fresh U.S. tariffs affecting non-oil exports. Key names like Emirates NBD and Commercial Bank

Bahrain has proposed a new stablecoin regulatory framework aligned with Sharia principles. Setting national standards, the move positions Bahrain as a leader in Islamic fintech across the GCC and

Circle, issuer of the stablecoin USDC, is in early negotiations in the UAE to embed its digital dollar in one of the region’s busiest remittance networks. This could

On July 1, the UAE Central Bank revealed plans for a fully legal tender Digital Dirham, underpinned by blockchain technology. While not a cryptocurrency, the digital currency promises faster, lower-cost