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Qatar Islamic Bank partially exits 13.75% stake in Daaman Islamic

QIB will retain a 5% stake in the insurance firm

Visa honours Khaleeji Bank for outstanding performance

Recognising excellence in developing the banking card system

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

Dukhan Bank reports QR812.8mn net profit in H1

Dukhan Bank expanded its asset base to a record QR129.2bn as of June 2026

AlRayan Bank and QDS complete bank-wide enterprise data warehouse program

Establishing a governed foundation for business analytics

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ajman Bank and AFS collaborate to advance merchant acquiring and payments capabilities

Collaborating across merchant acquiring, payment issuing, processing services, and corporate banking solutions

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.

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

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