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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

Arab Bank Best Bank in the Middle East 2026

This global recognition was made by the editors of Global Finance after extensive consultations with corporate financial executives, banking consultants, and analysts throughout the world

BankDhofar leads the shift from transactions to relationships in Omani banking

At COMEX 2025, BankDhofar showcased solutions such as Dhofar Pay, EasyMandate and EasyDebit, along with advanced digital onboarding tools

National Bank of Bahrain posts $54.6mln Q1 net profit

Earnings per share decreased to 9 fils for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 12 fils in 2025

Weyay Bank becomes exclusive sponsor of Derasti Exhibition

Weyay’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting youth and accompanying them throughout their journey from early educational stages.

NBK Named Best Bank in Kuwait - 2026 by Global Finance

In recognition of its outstanding performance and sustained excellence across the regional banking sector through the annual “Best Banks in the Middle East” rankings

Sharjah Islamic Bank rights issue draws Dh8.3 billion in demand

Offering oversubscribed by more than 3.2 times despite volatile global market conditions

Kuwait banks push to cut ‘Link’ transfer limits amid rise of Wamd payments

Monthly transfer limits can rise to 20,000 dinars, with no fixed cap on the number of daily transactions as long as the approved daily and monthly limits are not exceeded.

Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves grow 1.90 percent to $71.9 billion as gold holdings surge to $16.82 billion

Valuation of precious metal assets increases by roughly $4.56 billion over one year

Stc Bahrain partners with MENA Industrial Bank to support its operations in Bahrain

Enabling the bank to run operations seamlessly and confidently

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