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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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Middle East Renewable Energy Investment Soars Amid AI Demand

Renewable Energy Investment Accelerates in the Middle East Amid Focus on Energy Security and Infrastructure

New research finds EMEA Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Surges, Procurement Pressures Intensify Globally

UAE – March 30, 2026: – Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform.

The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of US$496B, with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity.

Justin Smith, Managing Director, Ansarada

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ADGM Celebrates 10 Years: AUM Up 36% and Workforce Growth

ADGM Celebrates Decade of Operations With 36% Surge in AUM, 51% Increase in Workforce and Over 12,000 Licences in 2025

  •  Total AUMs within ADGM rise to 36% in 2025, while the number of asset and fund managers, collectively managing 244 funds, increases to 171.
  • A total of 3,769 new licences issued in 2025, bringing the number of active licences to 12,671.
  • Workforce increased by more than 50% in  2025 to 44,339 individuals from 2024.
  • Global asset management giants such as Cantor Fitzgerald, BBVA, Arab Bank Switzerland – Gulf, Plenary ME Infrastructure and more set up offices in 2025.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30th March 2026: Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’.

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Muzinich & Co. opens ADGM office to strengthen Middle East presence

London/New York 30th March 2026 – Muzinich & Co., the privately owned global corporate credit specialist, has opened an office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, marking the next step in its investment journey in the Middle East. The office will be led by Filomena Cocco, Managing Director, Global Business Development.

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