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First Abu Dhabi Bank Asserts Itself as the Financial Bridge Between the Gulf and Asia

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First Abu Dhabi Bank Asserts Itself as the Financial Bridge Between the Gulf and Asia

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is deepening its role as the financial bridge between the Gulf and Asia. At the second edition of the Middle East–Asia Summit in Singapore, FAB convened over 250 policymakers, investors, and business leaders to discuss how trade, innovation, and sustainability can shape a new era of cross-regional growth.

The Doha Strike and the Arab-Islamic Summit: A Turning Point for Gulf Sovereignty and Regional Alignment

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The Doha Strike and the Arab-Islamic Summit: A Turning Point for Gulf Sovereignty and Regional Alignment

Developing Story: An Israeli strike in Doha (9 Sept) targeted Hamas figures and killed six, sparking an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit (15 Sept). Leaders condemned the attack as a breach of sovereignty, warned that escalation could derail normalisation with Israel, and defended Qatar’s role as mediator. Beyond the rhetoric, Gulf states are now quietly questioning U.S. security guarantees — a shift that could push them to diversify defense ties with Turkey, China, or Russia.

Gulf–ASEAN Exchange: A Corridor of Opportunity in Uncertain Times

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Gulf–ASEAN Exchange: A Corridor of Opportunity in Uncertain Times

Global trade is tilting east—and the Gulf–ASEAN corridor is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing economic axes.

UAE’s Halal and Islamic Finance Push: Why ASEAN Businesses Should Pay Attention

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UAE’s Halal and Islamic Finance Push: Why ASEAN Businesses Should Pay Attention

The UAE is doubling down on Islamic finance and halal exports—setting a bold $86B target by 2031 and holding $162B in Islamic deposits. For ASEAN businesses, this is more than a headline—it’s a clear signal to engage. From halal F&B to Sukuk financing, the UAE is opening doors. Time for ASEAN to walk through them.

Can the GCC-ASEAN Partnership Deliver More Than Declarations?

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Can the GCC-ASEAN Partnership Deliver More Than Declarations?

The recent GCC–ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur reaffirmed strong intentions to deepen economic, political, and strategic cooperation between the two blocs. But as Gulf investments eye Southeast Asia’s fast-growing markets, a hard question remains: Will this partnership move beyond rhetoric?

Why the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Triad Matters to the GCC

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Why the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Triad Matters to the GCC

On the sidelines of the recent ASEAN Summit, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia met to reaffirm trilateral cooperation. It may seem like routine diplomacy, but this sub-regional alliance has deeper implications—especially for Gulf stakeholders seeking stable, growth-ready entry points into Southeast Asia.

Market Moves

First Abu Dhabi Bank Asserts Itself as the Financial Bridge Between the Gulf and Asia

The Doha Strike and the Arab-Islamic Summit: A Turning Point for Gulf Sovereignty and Regional Alignment

Gulf–ASEAN Exchange: A Corridor of Opportunity in Uncertain Times

UAE’s Halal and Islamic Finance Push: Why ASEAN Businesses Should Pay Attention

Can the GCC-ASEAN Partnership Deliver More Than Declarations?

Why the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Triad Matters to the GCC

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