Ajman Bank’s Q1 2025 financial performance showed a 24% increase in profit before tax and a 2% rise in net operating income. The bank’s capital position and asset quality improved year-on-year. CEO Mustafa Al Khalfawi praised the bank’s commitment to long-term value creation, innovation, human capital, and customer-centric solutions.

Kuwait’s 2025-2026 budget allocates $6 billion for infrastructure projects, including rail, roads, water, electricity, and Mubarak Al Khabeer Port construction, with 5.7 billion in capital spending.

Qatar Development Bank introduces M&A program to support private sector growth and business sustainability, offering integrated solutions, strategic partnerships, and exit strategies, covering up to 70% of advisory costs.

Oxford Leadership Development and Research (OxfordLDR) has discovered that developing world-beating leadership skills could increase UAE company profits by 15%, adding $7.8bn per year to listed companies. The research highlights the importance of investing in leadership development, as only 12% of companies worldwide report confidence in their leadership pipeline. OxfordLDR is launching two initiatives to address this gap.