JPMorgan has quietly expanded its presence in Dubai, as part of a broader strategy to deepen ties with mid-sized companies across the Middle East and emerging markets.
Several international banks have scaled up operations in the Gulf to cater to a rising number of regional and cross-border corporate clients © Mena Today
JPMorgan has quietly expanded its presence in Dubai, as part of a broader strategy to deepen ties with mid-sized companies across the Middle East and emerging markets.
The move marks a notable shift for the U.S. banking giant, which has traditionally focused on large multinational corporations.
This expansion, not previously reported, positions JPMorgan to directly compete with rivals such as Citigroup, particularly in the midcap segment, a key growth area that provides a new revenue stream beyond blue-chip clients.
The initiative follows JPMorgan’s recent resource deployment to better serve midcap clients in Austria and Poland, and the bank is now also considering increasing its footprint in Turkey.
Tapping into the Gulf’s Business Momentum
The United Arab Emirates, and Dubai in particular, has become an increasingly attractive base for global financial institutions seeking to tap into the region’s oil-driven capital flows and expanding markets.
Several international banks have scaled up operations in the Gulf to cater to a rising number of regional and cross-border corporate clients.
Citigroup, a key competitor, has been in the UAE since 1964 and added commercial banking in 2007. According to Alex Stiris, Citi’s Head of Commercial Banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa,
JPMorgan’s strategic shift toward midmarket clients could help diversify its global earnings and position it as a stronger player in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs.
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