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National Bank of Oman mandates banks for AT1 issuance

NBO plans to issue Reg S benchmark, perpetual non-call 5.5-year AT1 capital securities

Commercial Bank inspires next generation through Qatar Foundation’s Little Employee initiative

The ‘Commercial Bank Little Employee’ programme aims to nurture curiosity

Invest Bank delivers AED 102mln profit before tax for 9M-2025

Driven by solid income growth and robust balance sheet performance

Dubai Islamic Bank mandates banks for debut sustainability-linked sukuk

The issuance, subject to market conditions, will be carried out through DIB Sukuk Limited under its $12.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme

Sharjah Islamic Bank launches SIB Pay to expand digital payments in UAE

The platform is the first of its kind introduced by a Sharjah-based bank

Impact of global interest rates on personal loans in Oman

This encourages citizens to purchase independent housing units, whether through financing from this specialised bank or by taking out loans from other banks in the country

Kuwait Finance deploys in-branch avatars to answer customer queries

This groundbreaking initiative introduces AI-driven video avatars at account service kiosks across KFH branches

Egypt: CIB’s consolidated profits climb 46.6% YoY in 9 months

Net interest income grew to EGP 78.653 billion in the nine-month period from EGP 65.683 billion over the same period last year

Mashreq profit falls as tax expenses go up 50%

Net profit declined to AED1.68 billion ($457 million) in the quarter ended September 2025

NBK Reports KD 467.4 Million in Net Profit for 9M2025

Commenting on the Bank's 9M2025 financial results

QNB, TransferMate partner to expand global B2B multicurrency collections capabilities for corporate customers

QNB Group constantly strive to provide its customers with new and innovative solutions to support their business needs.

Arab Bank Group 9-month profits grow 9.3% to $818mln

This growth was fuelled by higher activity in core banking operations and an expanded customer base in the group’s key markets

Al Salam Bank launches ASB Pay Business

These developments reaffirm the importance of advancing innovative

Qatar Central Bank lowers current interest rates by 25 basis points

QCB announced, via a post on its official X account, a 25-basis-point cut in the deposit rate

Gulf Bank celebrates 65 years of growth, excellence and community connection

A legacy intertwined with Kuwait’s progress

Alrayan Bank reports a net profit of QAR 1,320mln for Q3 2025

Net Profit of QAR 1,320 million, compared to QAR 1,288 million for Q3 2024

Doha Bank and PayTabs partner to boost digital commerce in Qatar

The partnership combines Doha Bank’s deep-rooted financial expertise with PayTabs’ cutting-edge digital payment technologies to deliver value-added solutions that enhance the eCommerce experience for both merchants and consumers.

United Arab Bank’s net profit rises to $86mln, up 49% in nine months

The bank posted a net profit of AED316 million for the first nine months of 2025

Banque Misr joins “Open Your Account in Egypt” initiative for expatriate Egyptians

The initiative aims to simplify banking account opening procedures for Egyptians working abroad, in cooperation with Egyptian embassies and consulates in various countries

Banque Misr joins “Open Your Account in Egypt” initiative for expatriate Egyptians

The initiative aims to simplify banking account opening procedures for Egyptians working abroad, in cooperation with Egyptian embassies and consulates in various countries

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