Assets under management across the Gulf grew 10% over the past year to AED 9.9 trillion, marking the strongest performance in over a decade, according to a Boston Consulting Group report.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) to provide eligible UAE nationals with digital pre-approval access to Sharia-compliant home financing, offering instant approval in principle through a fully digitised credit engine.

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority has launched the Saudi Properties portal, the official digital platform enabling foreign investors, residents, and companies to apply for property ownership under the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, which came into force in January 2026.

AD Ports Group has acquired an additional 30% stake in Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) for AED 1.1 billion, lifting its total ownership in the Dubai-based container feeder line to 81%.

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is implementing an AI-driven proactive model for tax administration, aligned with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, using artificial intelligence for data analysis, risk assessment, and process automation.

Cityscape Global 2026 has launched Capitals by Cityscape Global, a new platform designed to connect global investors with developers, masterplans, and investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia and international markets.