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Dubai retains spot among world’s top maritime hubs as Abu Dhabi rises to 15th

The 2026 Leading Maritime Cities report ranks Dubai 12th globally, while Abu Dhabi enters the world’s top 15 for the first time.

A bigger banking footprint: UAE assets climb to AED 5.81 trillion

Central Bank data shows an 11.8% annual increase in banking assets, with credit growth outpacing deposits in the third quarter of 2026.

GCC investors favor AI-assisted wealth advice, but fully automated services are a harder sell

Gulf investors are embracing AI-assisted advice, putting pressure on wealth managers to deliver faster, more personalized services while keeping human expertise at the center

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Dubai retains spot among world’s top maritime hubs as Abu Dhabi rises to 15th

A bigger banking footprint: UAE assets climb to AED 5.81 trillion

GCC investors favor AI-assisted wealth advice, but fully automated services are a harder sell