Mideast Money

Millionaire Magnet UAE Spurs Private Banking Boom

The skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

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This week, we look at another billionaire setting up in Abu Dhabi, a food delivery firm’s plans to list in Dubai and Saudi football spending. But first, why are private bankers making a beeline for the UAE?