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Leaders at The Majlis of Possible examine how institutions can scale AI and growth

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23rd February 2026: At The Majlis of Possible in Abu Dhabi, senior figures from government, technology and business gathered to examine how artificial intelligence and connected systems are reshaping economic and organisational models across the region.

The forum, hosted by Publicis Groupe Middle East on 12 February at Louvre Abu Dhabi, brought together executives from G42, Publicis Sapient, Microsoft, Snapchat, Nestlé, Amazon Ads and Adobe, alongside policymakers and institutional leaders, to discuss how transformation is being implemented in practice.

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Risk Sentiment at a Crossroads: What Global Volatility Means for the GCC

Dubai, 23 February 2026- Global markets are once again tilting toward caution. From oil and gold to the U.S. dollar, defensive positioning has resurfaced as investors grapple with geopolitical tension, AI-sector volatility, and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Nowhere is this shift more visible than across energy and haven assets. Crude oil has rebounded above the $65 mark amid winter demand and supply disruption concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Razan Hilal

At the same time, gold and silver are hovering near key breakout levels, with dip buying and haven flows lifting the precious metals back toward key resistance zones, around 5,100 and 80 respectively, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) tests structural resistance. The simultaneous rise in oil, gold, and the dollar – considered a rare alignment – signals a market seeking protection rather than risk.

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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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