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QIB announces two new millionaires of the Misk account for 2026

Reaffirming its ongoing commitment to rewarding responsible saving and empowering customers across Qatar

Sohar International introduces a comprehensive banking ecosystem for pensioners

Marking a strategic step toward addressing the distinct priorities of customers transitioning into retirement

Ithmaar Bank organises loyalty and allegiance signing ceremony for His Majesty the King

The Bank invited its corporate and business owners clients, who participated in this initiative, to express their loyalty to the Kingdom and its leadership

Union of Arab Banks selects finance minister for 2026 Leadership Visionary Award

It added that this selection is also given to those who have helped bolster economic stability and beef up international financial cooperation

NBK advances sustainable finance with a new framework

With an “Excellent” SPO Rating from sustainable fitch

Wio Bank partners with Geidea to bring business banking and financing directly to UAE SMEs

Wio Business accounts and lending products are now accessible to thousands of UAE merchants through Geidea's platform

NBK's eSavings Account: A 100% digital savings experience that is smarter and easier

launched exclusively through the NBK Mobile Banking App

Gulf Bank completes its first greenhouse gas emissions inventory

2025 established as the Official Emissions Baseline Year

Saudi banks’ April pre-tax profits rise 6.1% year on year to $2.1bn

Rapid lending growth in recent years has outpaced deposit expansion

UAE banks fully prepared for Eid Al Adha with 24/7 services

The UAE banking sector has elevated its operational readiness for the Eid holiday period

NBB launches campaign to promote positive saving behaviour

This gives families an engaging way to introduce children to the value of saving while adding a rewarding element to the Eid experience.

Mastercard renews partnership with Egypt's CIB

This partnership enables Mastercard to support CIB across core digital payments capabilities and card issuance, allowing the bank to deliver secure, seamless, and efficient payment experiences for consumers and businesses.

Syrian Bank Reform Scenarios After Oliver Wyman

A specialized team from the global firm, made up of foreign and Lebanese bankers, held a series of intensive meetings in recent weeks

Kuwaiti banks deposits rise by 2.775 billion dinars in first four months of 2026

The rise in deposits was largely driven by higher government deposits, which surged by 25.9 percent, or 1.083 billion dinars, to reach 5.26 billion dinars compared to 4.18 billion dinars at the end of December

Ahlibank strengthens corporate and digital banking leadership with dual industry honours

The awards stand as a testament to ahlibank’s market-leading Corporate Banking capabilities and forward-thinking digital banking initiatives, which continue to redefine banking experiences across the Sultanate

FAB report highlights AED 381bln mobilised in sustainable and transition finance

Between 2022 and 2025, FAB facilitated AED 381 billion in sustainable and transition finance, reaching 76% of its AED 500 billion 2030 target through 280 transactions across 41 countries

CBK instructs KNet to impose fines of KD1 to KD 20 on banks

Technical failures in WAMD system

FABMISR, Network International partner to accelerate digital payments in Egypt

The offering features card issuing and acquiring processing through Network’s N-Genius™ multi-channel platform and a suite of value-added services tailored to meet growing customer needs.

Oman Arab Bank honours chief risk officer with Chairman’s Award

The programme evaluates achievements across several areas, including leadership, operational transformation, innovation and growth, financial stewardship, cus&a

Rain and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement across Bahrain and the UAE

The arrangement supports Rain's retail and institutional customers across Rain’s group, with settlements available in the major fiat currencies including AED, BHD, and USD

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