GULF MOMENTUM

Citi’s Jane Fraser sees Gulf states driving decade of Mideast growth

Citigroup CEO cites expanding Gulf links with India and China as a draw for global institutions like Citi, alongside rivals Jefferies, Lazard, JPMorgan

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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser

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Jonathan H. Ferziger

September 11, 2025

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees the Gulf states sparking explosive growth in coming years across the region.

“The Middle East is probably on a rip for the next decade or so in terms of how much investment...

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