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Close-up of a stock exchange quotation board with green and red figures: Nasdaq Dubai listed the New Development Bank USD 1.75 billion three-year bond with a 4.375% coupon in September 2026

Nasdaq Dubai Lists the New Development Bank’s USD 1.75 Billion Three-Year Bond: 4.375% Coupon, an Order Book Above USD 3.2 Billion, 65% of Demand From Asia Pacific and USD 3.75 Billion Now Listed by the BRICS Lender

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September 10, 2026

Waterfront residences in Ras Al Khaimah reflected in calm water at dusk, illustrating the exclusive off-plan home financing launched by RAK Properties and Rakbank across 12 developments in the emirate

Rakbank and RAK Properties Launch Exclusive Off-Plan Home Financing in Ras Al Khaimah: 12 Projects, About 3,585 Homes, Handovers Running to Q1 2029

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September 10, 2026

Aerial view of the high-rise business district along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, with office towers stretching to the horizon, illustrating UAE bank assets of AED 5,669.1 billion and the AED 13.9 billion rise in credit to individuals in July 2026

UAE Bank Assets Reach AED 5.67 Trillion in July 2026: Credit to Individuals Up AED 13.9 Billion, More Than Double the June Gain

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September 10, 2026

Dubai office towers at sunset reflected in the water, an illustration for the first Dubai Future Finance Week that DIFC will hold on 2 to 6 November 2026 with more than 850 speakers, 85 events and 12 forums

DIFC Confirms the First Dubai Future Finance Week on 2-6 November 2026: More Than 850 Speakers, 85 Events, 12 Forums and 14 Stages, Anchored by the Dubai FinTech Summit

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September 8, 2026

Night view of the office towers of Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi reflected in the water, home of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which reported assets under management up 54%, 13,974 active licences, 190 fund managers and a workforce of 49,027 for the first half of 2026

ADGM H1 2026 Results: Assets Under Management Up 54%, 13,974 Active Licences, 190 Fund Managers and a Workforce of 49,027 on Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, With AED 400 Million for Digital Infrastructure to 2029

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September 8, 2026

Low-angle view of twin glass office towers joined by a sky bridge in Dubai: illustration for Mirae Asset Global Investments opening a DIFC office in Emirates Financial Towers on 7 September 2026 with a DFSA Category 3C licence to manage and distribute funds for Gulf institutions, family offices and the Indian diaspora

Mirae Asset Opens a DIFC Office: Korean Group With USD 800 Billion (AED 2.94 Trillion) Under Management Gets a DFSA Category 3C Licence to Serve Gulf Institutions, Family Offices and the Indian Diaspora

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September 8, 2026

Silver bullion coins on a grey reflective surface, illustration for the tokenisation of the world's largest silver bar: the 1,971 kg Guinness World Record bar made by SAM Precious Metals is the first tokenised commodity under the DMCC-VARA framework, with fractional interests issued by Tokinvest on BNB Chain from 7 September 2026

Dubai Tokenises the World’s Largest Silver Bar: the 1,971 kg Guinness World Record Bar Is the First Tokenised Commodity Under the DMCC-VARA Framework, Fractions Issued by Tokinvest on BNB Chain and Open to Retail Investors From 7 September 2026

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September 7, 2026

Senior founder and his wife shaking hands with a young investor in a suit across an office table, illustrating the handover of Gulf family businesses worth USD 1 trillion to the next generation and private equity interest in mid-market deals

Gulf Family Businesses to Hand USD 1 Trillion (AED 3.67 Trillion) to the Next Generation Within a Decade: Private Equity Targets USD 50-250 Million Mid-Market Companies in Logistics, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Education (AGBI)

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September 7, 2026

Close-up of a business handshake between two men in suits on a city street, illustrating Grant Thornton's finding that the UAE accounted for 80.9% of GCC M&A deal value in the first half of 2026

UAE Accounts for 80.9% of GCC M&A Deal Value in H1 2026: USD 52.6 Billion (AED 193.2 Billion) of USD 65.1 Billion and 131 of 192 Deals, Led by DAE’s USD 9 Billion Macquarie AirFinance Acquisition (Grant Thornton)

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September 6, 2026

Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline with glass towers and a UAE flag, illustrating the Kamco Invest report that UAE listed companies' net profit rose 28.6% to USD 21.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026

UAE Listed Companies’ Q2 2026 Net Profit Rises 28.6% to USD 21.6 Billion (AED 79.2 Billion): Abu Dhabi Up 41.8%, Dubai Up 4.9%, First-Half Total USD 38.9 Billion, Banks and Real Estate Lead as GCC Earnings Hit a Record USD 74.8 Billion (Kamco Invest)

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September 6, 2026

Abu Dhabi skyline with the Etihad Towers on a clear day: S&P Global Ratings affirmed the UAE sovereign rating at AA/A-1+ with a stable outlook on 4 September 2026

S&P Affirms the UAE at AA/A-1+ With a Stable Outlook: Net Government Assets at 147% of GDP, Growth to Average 6.2% a Year in 2027-2029 After 2.4% in 2026

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September 5, 2026

A hand holding a gold bank card to a payment terminal on a split blue and orange background: Network International regional acquiring lets UAE merchants accept card payments across GCC markets through a single integration

Network International Gives UAE Businesses One Integration to Accept Payments Across the GCC: Single Acquiring Platform With Centralised Reporting and Reconciliation for Retail, E-Commerce, Hospitality and Travel

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September 4, 2026