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AED 300M Investment to Boost Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Growth

AED 300 million facility to support industrial growth in Abu Dhabi ecosystem

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 May 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, announced that it has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD.

The facility, spanning approximately 32,500 square metres within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem, will support the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company’s production and distribution capabilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional manufacturing hub for fast-moving consumer goods.

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Invest Bank Reports 97% Profit Growth in Q1 2026

Invest Bank (INB) Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with 97% Growth in Profit Before Tax

Operating income rises 81% to AED 112 million as the Bank records continued growth across Retail, SME and Wholesale Banking segments

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, May 13, 2026 – Invest Bank (INB) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering strong growth in profitability supported by higher operating income, continued balance sheet expansion and sustained momentum across its core business segments.

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UBF Highlights UAE Banks’ Strong Performance and Resilience

UBF Affirms Banking Sector’s Ability to Enhance Resilience and Reinforce UAE’s Position as a Leading Global Financial Hub

Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2026:

UAE Banking Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, affirmed that the banking and financial sector remains well-positioned to sustain strong performance and further reinforce the UAE’s standing as a leading global financial and banking hub. This is supported by the UAE leadership’s vision, advanced economic and financial policies, and proactive regulatory frameworks that have been strengthening the capabilities of various economic sectors to address challenges and navigate developments in the global economy and regional and international geopolitical landscape.

This came during a press conference organised by UAE Banks Federation on the outlook for growth in the UAE, the region, and the global economy, with a focus on the banking and financial sector, at Mashreq Bank Headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of leading banking, financial, and media figures.

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NCCCL Expands in UAE’s Booming Construction Market

Nisus Finance announces strategic expansion in the UAE’s construction sector with its subsidiary NCCCL

The entry of NCCCL comes at a time when the GCC construction and transport projects market is experiencing a significant growth, with a total of US$951 billion in projects under execution and a broader pipeline topping US$2 trillion, driven heavily by Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Date: Dubai, UAE; May 13, 2026:

Nisus Finance Services Co Limited (NiFCO), a leading investor in urban infrastructure and capital markets, today announced its strategic expansion into the GCC region’s growing construction industry through its newly acquired subsidiary, New Consolidated Construction Company Limited (NCCCL), one of India’s oldest and most respected construction firms.

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ANAROCK Expands in Middle East with Key Leadership Changes

ANAROCK Bolsters Middle East operations with strategic leadership appointments amid market revival

Anuj Kejriwal and Aayush Puri to scale Firm’s institutional and residential RE services capabilities in EMEA

May13th 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Leading independent real estate consultant ANAROCK Group today announced key leadership changes to strengthen its growth in the Middle East region. With an eye on post-conflict revival, ANAROCK is doubling down on its investment in this market with a comprehensive deck of institutional advisory capabilities in Dubai. The Firm will aggressively expand into the wider Middle East and eventually European markets.

Anuj Kejriwal

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