There’s a pattern that tends to repeat itself in global finance, and it’s one that experienced investors know well: when the world gets nervous, certain destinations don’t just hold their ground, they grow more compelling. The Gulf region, and the UAE in particular, is one of those places.
Saudi Aramco reported Q1 2026 net profit of SAR 120.13 billion (USD 32.04 billion), up 25.6% year-on-year and above analyst estimates of USD 31 billion.
There’s a decent chance that the last app you opened, the last software your company renewed, or the last AI tool your team demoed is, at least in part, backed by capital from the Gulf. You probably didn’t notice. That’s partly by design, and partly because the story has not yet been told clearly enough.
ADNOC Distribution signed strategic agreements worth over AED 60 million with Emirates Global Aluminium and Borouge during Make it in the Emirates 2026.
AD Ports Group handled more than 70,000 TEUs through Fujairah Terminals during recent regional disruptions, while processing over 100 cargo vessels daily.
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth. In 2025, nearly 246,000 tech workers lost their jobs as companies restructured around artificial intelligence and cost efficiency. By early 2026, the pace had accelerated – tech sector job losses in the first six weeks of the year were already tracking to surpass 270,000 by the end of the
Arada has acquired an 80%+ stake in Reem Hospital as part of its AED 2 billion healthcare expansion strategy.
International Holding Company reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED 8.8 billion, up 98% year-on-year, driven by stronger revenues and margin expansion across its diversified portfolio.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has appointed Morgan Stanley as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member.
Vista reported record 2025 performance, delivering more than 210,000 flight hours globally as demand for structured private aviation services accelerated.
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