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Mashreq kicks-off the UAE bank’s subordinated issuance for 2026 – Successfully Prices US$500mn Additional Tier 1 Bond Offering

  • First UAE bank capital transaction in 2026. Transaction marked Mashreq’s successful return to the bond markets since its’ Sukuk issuance in April 2025, which had opened the CEEMEA market post US tariffs announcement
  • Price tightening from IPTs of 62.5 bps on the back of a robust orderbook that peaked at US$2.1bn (4.2x oversubscription)
  • Mashreq’s achieved the tightest ever reset margin (+252 bps) for any of its bank capital issuances (AT1 and Tier 2)
  • Mashreq in effect priced flat to the secondary market level of its previous AT1 despite maturity extension of more than 20 months (1.7 years), and inside the secondary market level of recent AT1 issuances by some of the largest KSA banks

Ahmed Abdelaal – Mashreq Group CEO

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Dubai’s Smartest Quizzers Crowned for Second Year Running at the 3rd Edition of IBPC Dubai Corporate Quiz


252 teams. One champion team. A spectacular celebration of knowledge showcasing the brilliance of the UAE’s corporate community

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The 3rd edition of the IBPC Dubai Corporate Quiz delivered an extraordinary showcase of intellect, agility, and corporate camaraderie, as 252 teams competed for the coveted title of Dubai’s Smartest, with reigning champion Pratyush Goel of Abu Dhabi Investment successfully defending his crown – this time along with his partner Kalai representing Al-Shaya.

In a contest defined by strategy, speed, and scholarship, Pratyush once again proved his mettle, pulling ahead decisively with his partner in the final rounds to retain the title under intense pressure.

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Shaping the Future of Climate-Responsive Living

The Future of Desert Living to Take Centre Stage at the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum

Dubai, UAE: Positioning desert architecture at the forefront of climate responsive design, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum returns on 30–31 March 2026 at the Habtoor Grand Resort, following the success of its inaugural edition last year. Under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum will bring together global architects, policymakers, developers, sustainability leaders, and technology innovators.

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Dubai Chamber signs MoU with Jood to enhance sustainable and socially impactful entrepreneurship

  • Maha Al Gargawi: “By connecting impactful projects with vital funding and resources, we are empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs to address social and environmental challenges.”
  • H.E Marwan Rashed BinHashim: ““This collaboration reflects our commitment to building an integrated ecosystem that strengthens partnerships between the community and the private sector, and supports a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable economy, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33
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GCC real estate positioned for structured growth, says Alpen Capital

Dubai, Feb 18, 2026: Dubai based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, released its first-ever GCC Real Estate Industry Report, outlining prospects for what has become one of the most appealing investment categories in the region over the past decade. Alpen Capital’s report points to continued steady growth, as both supply and demand factors mature supported by ambitious economic diversification agendas, sustained foreign investment, and supportive regulatory reforms across the region.

Sameena Ahmad, Managing Director, Alpen Capital

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