Economy

GCC investors should consider high-grade bonds and global diversification of assets—with hedges in gold—to mitigate rising regional geopolitical risks posed in the Middle East, advises Swiss investment bank UBS.

e& Group cements its European presence with new acquisition across a majority of Eastern European markets — namely Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi compete fiercely to draw wealth managers, with regulatory appeal and sovereign funds turning the UAE into a rising financial hub alternative.

ADNOC advances in Europe with a €14.7 billion Covestro takeover, emphasising low-carbon ammonia via Fertiglobe’s global platform.

Qantas is open to Qatar Airways’ 25% stake in Virgin Australia, fostering more competition as both airlines aim to strengthen their networks. Qantas’ focus remains on ultra-long-haul routes to Europe, bypassing the need for Gulf stopovers.