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For banks too, war in the Gulf has added more risk
For banks too, war in the Gulf has added more risk
27 March, 2026

What impact will the conflict have on GCC banks?

 What does Trump’s war mean for business in the Gulf?
What does Trump’s war mean for business in the Gulf?
24 March, 2026

ABA member Themis asesses the impact of the conflict on Gulf businesses.

Iran digs in for a long struggle
Iran digs in for a long struggle
19 March, 2026

Arab Digest analysis the impact of war on the Gulf states

2026: The Story So Far
2026: The Story So Far
26 February, 2026

Views from the BNY Institute

Sustainable Islamic Finance: A Natural Convergence.
Sustainable Islamic Finance: A Natural Convergence.
25 February, 2026

The convergence of Islamic finance and ESG principles creates market opportunities

Our New Home
Our New Home
23 February, 2026

The ABA is  moving to new offices. 

Kicking Off a New Financial Future
Kicking Off a New Financial Future
10 February, 2026

What financial opportunities does the world cup bring?

LBBW Forecasts Choppy Waters for 2026
LBBW Forecasts Choppy Waters for 2026
03 February, 2026
Gallagher's Expectations for 2026
Gallagher's Expectations for 2026
19 January, 2026
Top Ten Trends in Private Wealth Management for 2026
Top Ten Trends in Private Wealth Management for 2026
12 January, 2026

What will 2026 bring for private wealth management? 

Congratulations to AlRayan
Congratulations to AlRayan
22 December, 2025

AlRayan Assets Exceed £3 billion

Could the AMLA Be Holding Back Your Growth?
Could the AMLA Be Holding Back Your Growth?
17 December, 2025

What impact will Europe's Anti-Money-Laundering-Authority have on the sector?

Preparing for the UAE FATF Mutual Evaluation 2026.
Preparing for the UAE FATF Mutual Evaluation 2026.
09 December, 2025
New Anti-Bribery and Corruption Guide from MENA FCCG
New Anti-Bribery and Corruption Guide from MENA FCCG
01 December, 2025
2025 Budget Summary
2025 Budget Summary
27 November, 2025

Farrer & Co LLP summarises the main points from yesterday’s [...]

 Building AI Capabilities: A Strategic Imperative for Banks and Corporates in the Gulf.
Building AI Capabilities: A Strategic Imperative for Banks [...]
19 November, 2025

Caryl Van Randwyck considers the implications of AI for banks [...]

The ABA Honours an Outstanding Contribution to Banking
The ABA Honours an Outstanding Contribution to Banking
16 November, 2025

Record Numbers Attend Our Annual Gala Dinner 

 What is driving  power demand in the Middle East?
What is driving  power demand in the Middle East?
14 November, 2025

New member GAMCO Investors analysis predicted energy demand in the Middle East

MENA Financial Crime Compliance Group Meeting
MENA Financial Crime Compliance Group Meeting
11 November, 2025
Credit where carbon credit is due
Credit where carbon credit is due
03 October, 2025

International carbon markets play an increasing role in green house gas emission reduction.

Bank ABC Expands Siemens Energy Bonding Facilities to €200 Million
Bank ABC Expands Siemens Energy Bonding Facilities to €200 [...]
29 September, 2025