Strong participation from 15 institutions across the Americas, Europe and Asia supports funding diversification
• One of the largest syndicated borrowings in the GCC region
Dubai, UAE, 31 March 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has successfully closed USD 2.25 billion in long-term financing.
Continue reading Emirates NBD Group successfully closes USD 2.25 billion in long-term financingAs part of ongoing efforts to grow the outdoor advertising sector and strengthen its investment attractiveness in Dubai
Dubai, 31st March 2026: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector in the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the award of a strategic OOH advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group brand. The move forms part of Mada Media’s ongoing efforts to organise the market and enhance investment opportunities, supporting economic growth and aligning with the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
The agreement signing ceremony took place at Mada Media’s headquarters in Dubai, attended by Mansoor Al Sabahi, CEO of Mada Media, and Pierre Choueiri, Chairman and CEO of the Choueiri Group.
Continue reading Mada Media Awards Strategic Outdoor Advertising Bid in Dubai to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group BrandAD Ports Group Publishes 2025 Annual Report Recapping a Year of Record Revenue and Profit With a Focus on Curating Connectivity
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 March 2026: AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits, as the Group strengthened its key trade corridors and geographies of operations, optimised its asset portfolio and balance sheet, and invested in key port infrastructure, logistics capabilities, and maritime connectivity to power its profit-enhancing international expansion.
The report ‘’Curating Connectivity” highlights the Group’s successful efforts at leveraging its growing presence along key international trade corridors and geographies of focus, such as in the UAE, Europe, Egypt, Pakistan, and Africa, to prime its integrated trade platforms for stronger performance and boost global connectivity, despite a challenging year marked by regional conflicts, tariffs, weakening global macroeconomic environment, and continued supply chain disruptions.
Continue reading AD Ports Group’s 2025 Annual Report: Record Revenue HighlightsBy Mithilesh Fichadia, Founder and CEO of Tattvam Capital Markets
The global entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a significant shift, and at the heart of this transformation is the Middle East. In 2026, as traditional markets face economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is emerging as a beacon of growth and innovation. Despite regional tensions, entrepreneurs from around the world are increasingly choosing the Middle East as their next growth market, drawn by its robust economic resilience and its commitment to fostering a world-class business environment.
Mithilesh Fichadia, Founder and CEO of Tattvam Capital Markets
Continue reading Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing the Middle East as Their Next Growth MarketLombard Odier Named the Best Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026
Lombard Odier has been named Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East for the second consecutive year at Euromoney’s 2026 Private Banking Awards, presented in London. This recognition reflects the firm’s established presence in the region and is one of six accolades it received at the programme.
Ali Janoudi Head of New Markets Lombard Odier
Continue reading Lombard Odier Wins Best Boutique Bank in Middle East 2026
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