Nvidia Shuts Dubai Office, Tech Giants Tighten Security in Gulf
Chip leader closes hub amid Iran threats, staff shifts remote as war ripples through tech hubs.
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Cushman & Wakefield Forecasts Strong 2026 Investments in SEA-6 Economies
Cushman & Wakefield projects sustained inflows into Southeast Asia’s key markets amid global shifts.
Dammam surges as Saudi Arabia’s hottest housing market amid Riyadh exodus
Dammam posts 60% YoY residential surge as buyers flee Riyadh’s pricing pressures.
Kuwait cuts bank liquidity and capital ratios in stimulus push to keep credit flowing
Kuwait’s central bank has cut liquidity and capital ratios to support lending in a tense market.
Middle East wealth managers build Dubai-Riyadh hubs as ultra-rich clients demand digital, Shariah-compliant advice
Dubai and Riyadh are becoming the region’s key wealth-management hubs as assets and clients shift.
UAE banks keep 17% capital adequacy and 146.6% liquidity coverage as conflict risk rises
The UAE central bank says banks remain resilient, with assets above AED 5.42 trillion.
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow
Citi and Standard Chartered evacuate Dubai staff while HSBC temporarily closes Qatar branches.
Petronas inks 20‑year 2 MTPA LNG deal with QatarEnergy to secure supply as Gulf tensions flare
Petronas signs 20‑year 2 MTPA LNG SPA with QatarEnergy amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Vietnam’s PV Gas receives first 2026 LNG cargo via Hormuz just before Iran blockade tightened
Vietnam’s PV Gas receives 63,000 tonne LNG shipment via Strait of Hormuz before Iran blockade escalation.
HSBC kicks off sale of Singapore insurance business sale, eyes over $1 billion value
HSBC launches sale of Singapore insurance unit, targeting US$1bn+ valuation amid regional consolidation wave.
