UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Banking

ADCB: Definition and UAE Context

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Dubai Islamic Bank: Definition and UAE Context

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) is the world's first full-service Islamic bank, established in 1975, offering Sharia-compliant retail, corporate, and investment banking across the UAE and international markets.

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Emirates NBD: Definition and UAE Context

Emirates NBD is Dubai's largest banking group and one of the top banks in the Middle East, offering retail, corporate, Islamic, and investment banking services across multiple markets.

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FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank): Definition and UAE Context

FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank) is the UAE's largest bank by assets, formed from the 2017 merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, providing retail, corporate, and investment banking services.

Feb 22, 2026

Mashreq Bank: Definition and UAE Context

Mashreq Bank is one of the UAE's oldest and largest private sector banks, offering retail, corporate, and digital banking services with a reputation for technology-driven innovation.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Banking and Financial Services: Investment Landscape Analysis

In-depth analysis of the UAE banking sector, fintech ecosystem, and financial services landscape. Covers major banks, regulatory framework, Islamic banking, and emerging digital finance opportunities.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Banking Assets 2024: Total Assets, Rankings, and Growth

Analysis of UAE banking sector assets in 2024, including total system assets, individual bank rankings, asset growth trends, capital adequacy ratios, and the sector's position within the GCC banking landscape.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Banking Consolidation: Merger Trends and Competitive Landscape

An analytical examination of the wave of banking mergers and acquisitions that has reshaped the UAE financial sector, covering the strategic rationale behind major transactions, the resulting competitive landscape among top-tier institutions, and the implications for market structure, lending capacity, and regulatory oversight.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Banking Sector Analysis: Tier 1 Banks, Profitability, and Asset Quality

A comprehensive analysis of the UAE banking sector examining Tier 1 capital ratios, profitability metrics, and asset quality trends. Covers the competitive landscape among national champions and foreign bank subsidiaries operating across the federation.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Banking Sector: Analysis & UAE Economic Impact

Detailed overview of the UAE banking sector covering asset growth, profitability, digital transformation, and regulatory evolution under CBUAE oversight.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Financial Services Sector

An overview of the UAE financial services sector — banking assets exceeding $1 trillion, DIFC and ADGM as global financial centres, Islamic finance leadership, capital markets, and insurance.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Islamic Finance: Sukuk Market, Sharia-Compliant Banking, and Takaful

Comprehensive analysis of the UAE Islamic finance ecosystem including the sukuk market, Sharia-compliant banking products, takaful insurance, and regulatory framework. Essential guide for Sharia-aligned investment strategies.

Feb 22, 2026
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