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AD Ports Group’s 2025 Annual Report: Record Revenue Highlights

AD 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.

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Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing the Middle East as Their Next Growth Market

By 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

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Lombard Odier Wins Best Boutique Bank in Middle East 2026

Lombard Odier Named the Best Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026

  • Lombard Odier was honoured as Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East for the second consecutive year
  • The firm received six awards, including Best Private Bank for Succession Planning globally

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

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FAB’s AI Agentathon Boosts Banking Innovation with Presight

FAB Convenes AI Agentathon in Collaboration with Presight to Advance Enterprise AI Innovation

Abu Dhabi, 30 March 2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has hosted a virtual AI Agentathon in collaboration with Presight and supported by Microsoft. The initiative brought together internal and external participants to develop AI-driven solutions addressing real business challenges across the Bank.

The Agentathon forms part of FAB’s broader strategy to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and embed advanced technologies across its operations. The one‑day, innovation sprint convened business stakeholders, technical experts and global technology partners to solve predefined business challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions. A joint evaluation panel, with representation from all participating organisations was established to assess the final outputs.

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Bain & Company’s 2026 List: Rising Brands in FMCG

Brands to watch: Bain & Company unveils its 10th annual Insurgent Brands list

Insurgents continue to drive outsized growth and disruptive innovation across categories in the fast-moving consumer goods sector

Middle East, March 30, 2026: Bain & Company published its 2026 Insurgent Brands list, the firm’s 10th annual record of the brands redefining growth in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This year’s list identifies 113 insurgent brands, including 31 newcomers, spanning categories such as food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and beauty and personal care. 

Insurgent brands captured nearly 36% of growth in NielsenIQ-tracked channels across all FMCG categories in 2025, a sharp increase from roughly 23% in 2024, despite accounting for less than 2% of total market share. These companies grew volumes by approximately 55% year over year even while overall market volumes remained flat, demonstrating that insurgents’ growth reflects real consumer demand and not just price inflation. 

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