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Bahrain: BDB announces 16% rise in net profit for 2025

Total operating income for the fourth quarter has increased by 10%

Egypt: United Bank’s consolidated profits fall 14% YoY in 2025

The basic earnings per share (EPS) retreated by 22% YoY to EGP 1.78 in 2025 from EGP 2.28

Ajman Bank and Al Zorah announce strategic collaboration to enhance homeownership solutions in Ajman

The partnership reflects a shared vision to support sustainable urban growth in the Emirate of Ajman by integrating structured financing solutions into thoughtfully designed residential communities

Lesha Bank holds its annual and extraordinary general meeting

The Annual General Meeting covered key agenda items, including the presentation of the Chairman’s report for the financial year ending

Qatar’s Commercial Bank prices $500mln PNC5.5-year AT1

At final terms, books were in excess of $1.5 billion, excluding JLM interest

Gulf Bank showcases its experience in digital marketing and the use of artificial intelligence

Concludes Participation in the Artificial Intelligence Hackathon Organized by INJAZ Kuwait and BP

Real-Time payments gain momentum in Oman

The rapid growth reflects rising consumer confidence in digital financial services and the increasing availability of seamless, always-on payment options.

Souhoola launches Egypt’s first prepaid card offering instalment payment options

The card will target both Souhoola’s existing users and a wide base of new customers across Egypt’s major urban centers, reinforcing the company’s growing influence in the country’s modern fintech ecosystem.

NBB records 4% growth in net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025

The decrease is attributable to the negative mark-to-market movements of the bond portfolio.

Emirates NBD expands precious metals offering with branded silver bars

New offering adds to the portfolio diversification options for retail and HNI clients providing secure access to the precious metal asset

National Bank of Fujairah and Fanar Advisor sign MoU to strengthen SME banking distribution

The collaboration will support NBF’s customer acquisition strategy across SME and corporate banking products, reinforcing a disciplined and scalable distribution framework

NBK–Egypt reports net profit of EGP 8.09bln (Equivalent to KWD 51.24mln) for FY2025

Profitability indicators remained robust, with Return on Average Assets (ROAA) at 3.8% and Return on Average Equity (ROAE) at 30.7%.

National Bank of Kuwait launches diversity, equity, and inclusion council

Aimed at establishing a sustainable institutional framework to incorporate these values into all the Group's HR practices

Emirates NBD Board of Directors recognises ICAEW & ACCA qualified UAE national chartered accountants

In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Ithmaar Bank reports profits for 2025

Ithmaar Bank reported a net profit attributable to equity holders for the year ended 31 December 2025 of BD4.40 million

NBK is the banking sector’s exclusive and strategic partner of the 2026 Arab content forum

Held at JACC under the patronage of the Minister of Information

EGP holds steady against dollar on Tuesday at most banks

Commercial International Bank (CIB) quoted the dollar at EGP 46.82 pounds to buy and 46.92 to sell.

UAE's banking assets, industrial exports see growth in 2025

The growth was supported by higher foreign currency lending as well as expanded domestic credit to the private sector, government-related entities, and other financial institutions.

Al Baraka Bank Egypt launches 1st digital branch to promote digital transformation

Al Baraka Bank Egypt aims for digital channels to serve 70% of its total customer base

Dukhan Bank and Dibsy announce strategic partnership to advance open banking in Qatar

The collaboration aligns with the strategic direction of Qatar Central Bank

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