Business & Investments

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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Business & Investments

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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Real Estate

Dubai South Announces AED 2 Billion Hayat Project Contract

DUBAI SOUTH AWARDS AED 2 BILLION CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLE PHASES OF HAYAT PROJECT

  • HAYAT by Dubai South is located adjacent to the Golf District within minutes of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 March 2026: Dubai South Properties, has announced the appointment of Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi & Sons LLC for an AED 2 billion contract to develop several phases of HAYAT by Dubai South, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.

Strategically located near the Al Maktoum International Airport, HAYAT is planned as an integrated community that supports balanced living through a well-designed environment and a comprehensive range of wellness-inspired amenities.

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Featured

Jubail Island’s Sustainable Water System Explained

LEAD Development Showcases Jubail Island’s Integrated Water System Amid UAE Rainfall

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 March 2026: As the UAE experiences seasonal rainfall this week, LEAD Development is spotlighting the advanced water management system at Jubail Island, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed infrastructure can transform natural conditions into long-term environmental and community value.

Developed as part of LEAD’s broader commitment to responsible and future-ready living, the island’s integrated water system has been engineered to work in harmony with its natural surroundings. Rather than relying on conventional drainage solutions, the system captures and manages rainwater through a network of strategically positioned retention ponds embedded across the island’s landscape.

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Business & Investments

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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