07/20/2026
UAE's NBQ posts $73.8mln first-half profit on deposit growth
The bank said its first-half performance was driven by continued diversification of its balance sheet and income streams, alongside disciplined cost optimisation
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07/20/2026
Qatar banks maintain strong liquidity as lending, deposits remain resilient
The banking industry’s total loan book increased by 0.7 percent during the month to QR1.471 trillion, extending growth to 2.5 percent compared with year-end 2025
07/16/2026
Saudi Awwal Bank wins two global banking awards, reinforcing its leadership in banking innovation
SAB received the “Excellence in Innovation Award for the SAB Innovation Centre”, a key platform in embedding a culture of innovation across the Bank.
07/15/2026
DIB Posts Strong H1 2026 Results with Gross Revenue up 10% YoY to 12.4 Billion and Asset Quality Continuing to Advance
The Bank’s strong funding profile was further supported by growth in customer deposits and CASA balances.
07/14/2026
First Abu Dhabi Bank clears decade-old hurdle on road to South Africa
FAB says it will apply for a South African banking license; regulatory approval and an operational launch could still take one to two years
07/14/2026
Bahrain's NBB signs accord with ICIEC to finance global trade transactions
The agreements were formalised and signed on June 19 during the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku, Azerbaijan.
07/13/2026
Qatar Islamic Bank partially exits 13.75% stake in Daaman Islamic
QIB will retain a 5% stake in the insurance firm
07/13/2026
Visa honours Khaleeji Bank for outstanding performance
Recognising excellence in developing the banking card system
07/13/2026
KIB reinforces regional presence at Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East 2026 Conference
The Bank also highlighted its range of innovative products and services, as well as its growing international banking capabilities
07/09/2026
Dukhan Bank reports QR812.8mn net profit in H1
Dukhan Bank expanded its asset base to a record QR129.2bn as of June 2026
07/09/2026
AlRayan Bank and QDS complete bank-wide enterprise data warehouse program
Establishing a governed foundation for business analytics
07/09/2026
Sharjah Finance Department and Mashreq Bank’s NeoPay celebrate more than 15 years of strategic partnership in advancing digital financial solutions
Pioneering Partnership Drives Financial Digital Transformation and Enhances Government Service Efficiency in Sharjah
07/08/2026
Visa recognizes National Bank of Kuwait – Bahrain for outstanding market performance and growth
This recognition reflects NBK Bahrain’s continued commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and market leadership
07/08/2026
QIIB wins MEA Finance's ‘Best Innovation in Retail Banking, Qatar 2026’ award
Yousef el-Maraghi: This award reflects the success of our strategy of embracing smart solutions and continuous innovation to deliver an exceptional banking experience for our customers
07/07/2026
Join BankDhofar’s Al Riadah account and enjoy an exceptional banking experience
The benefits of the Al Riadah account extend beyond basic banking services to include a wide range of exclusive privileges
07/07/2026
Bahrain banks hold highest profit margins and credit growth in GCC
Data from the first quarter of 2026 shows Bahrain’s total banking credit stood at BD13.24bn ($35.1bn) at end-March, expanding 5pc year-on-year.
07/06/2026
Gulf Bank wins ‘Branch Innovation’ and “Gen Z Product’ awards
The award also affirms that innovation at Gulf Bank is not merely an option, but a way of working that is reflected in every aspect of its operations and services.
07/06/2026
Ajman Bank and AFS collaborate to advance merchant acquiring and payments capabilities
Collaborating across merchant acquiring, payment issuing, processing services, and corporate banking solutions
07/03/2026
Oman Arab Bank completes Visa tokenisation rollout
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) and BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, are marking 10 years of partnership, celebrating a decade of card and payments modernisation that has helped reshape the bank’s issuing and acquiring business in Oman.
07/02/2026
Eskan Bank participates as platinum sponsor at Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2026 and receives Innovation Award for Baity Platform
The Bank’s participation reflects its continued commitment to advancing Bahrain’s smart city agenda through innovative digital housing solutions