04/16/2025
Qatar banking sector assets reach QR2.06 trillion in Feb 2025
On a year-to-date basis, total assets have grown by 0.7 percent, reflecting a solid start to the year for the financial sector.
Retail Banking
04/15/2025
NBK named “Best Retail Bank in Customer Service in Kuwait” for 2024
Based on Service Hero’s Customer Satisfaction Index
04/14/2025
The Central Bank of the UAE awards Tap Payments a Full Payment Services license
This marks the completion of regulatory approvals across the entire GCC
04/14/2025
FAB proceeds with restructuring and taps a new head of human resources
Plus: Mubarak Ali Abdullah Al Neyadi is the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice
04/11/2025
SABIC profit forecast to drop 47% in Q1 2025, says Riyad Capital
The top line of petrochemical companies under its coverage to rise 7% YoY
04/10/2025
Oman’s Sohar International seeks potential merger with Ahlibank
The suggested arrangement would involve the transfer of all Ahlibank's assets and liabilities to Sohar International.
04/09/2025
Qatar commercial banks’ assets total QR2.06 trillion in February
The key highlights from February 2025 Monthly Monetary Bulletin showed that the total assets of commercial banks witnessed year-on-year expansion by 4.7 percent to reach QR2.06 trillion.
04/08/2025
AAIB announces robust 2024 results, net profits hits $301m
The bank said it maintained key liquidity and risk metrics comfortably above regulatory thresholds, with a capital adequacy ratio above 21%.
04/07/2025
Bank NXT achieves record net profit of EGP 1.77bln, reflecting robust performance in 2024
The bank reported exceptional net profit growth of 54% year-on-year
04/04/2025
KFH Bahrain launches digital platform Jazeel
“Great” news from Manama.
04/04/2025
QFFD attends 2025 Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest Annual meetings in Chile
QFFD’s engagement reinforces its pivotal role as a driver of global sustainable development
04/03/2025
NBK calls to check URL legitimacy and website matching when shopping online
Within its ongoing efforts to promote the “Let’s Be Aware” banking awareness campaign
04/03/2025
Qatar’s banking sector sees increase in aggregate
The aggregate revenue moved up by 2.4 percent sequentially in Q4 2024.
04/03/2025
Qatar’s banking sector sees increase in aggregate earnings
The aggregate revenue increased by 2% YoY in Q4 2024 to $4.58bln, driven mainly by non-funded income
04/03/2025
Emirates NBD launches new product for businesses owned by UAE Nationals
Emirates NBD’s new package aims to empower businesses owned by UAE Nationals while resonating with the bank’s deep commitment to the Emirati business community
04/02/2025
UAE aiming to launch retail central bank digital currency this year
The CBUAE announced in January this year that the FIT Programme, which spans nine initiatives overall, was ‘85 per cent’ complete.
04/02/2025
International Development Bank joins AIM Congress 2025 as a gold sponsor
AIM Congress, supported by over 400 local and international partners, serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration
03/28/2025
Lesha Bank acquires an indirect stake in Edinburgh airport
This investment aligns with the Bank’s strategic focus on resilient asset classes and marks the Bank’s entry into the global infrastructure investment market.
03/28/2025
Weyay Bank enhances customer digital experience with mobile app’s new update
The new mobile app update underscores the Bank's unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge, secure banking solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers in a rapidly digitalizing world
03/27/2025
Qatar: Ahlibank completes new bond issuance of $500mln for 5 years
This is part of the guaranteed medium-term notes programme of $2bln guaranteed by the bank