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Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Global Financial Rankings Reinforce UAE Investment Appeal
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Dubai ranked ninth and Abu Dhabi 13th in the September 2026 Global Financial Centres Index, placing them first and second in the Middle East and Africa. The rankings reflect the UAE’s investment in infrastructure, regulation and talent.

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Oman GDP to record 3.5% growth in 2026 and 2027

Standard Chartered forecasts Oman’s GDP to grow 3.5% in both 2026 and 2027, supported by resilient non-oil activity, hydrocarbon production and investment in logistics and manufacturing. The Bank also expects the country’s fiscal and external positions to strengthen.

Qatar raises $3bln from dual-tranche debt issuance, books at $6.4bln

Qatar raised $3 billion through its first public debt offering of 2026, with the dual-tranche bond attracting $6.4 billion in orders.

Turkey’s external assets rise 4.2% to $419.6bln

Türkiye’s external assets rose 4.2% month-on-month to $419.6 billion, while liabilities to non-residents reached $818.3 billion. The country’s net international investment position stood at minus $398.7 billion.

UAE’s US$115 Billion Treasury Holdings Highlight the Value of Stability and Liquidity
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The UAE’s US$114.8 billion in US Treasury holdings reflects the importance of liquid dollar assets in supporting the dirham’s peg, strengthening financial stability and reducing currency uncertainty for businesses and investors.

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