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Public sector loans drive Qatar banks’ credit growth

The loans to deposits ratio (LDR) increased from 135 percent in September 2025 to 137 percent in October 2025.

NBK further strengthens its leadership in consumer and digital banking

Leadership in banking for NBK is no longer confined to being first to introduce innovative products, services, and solutions

FAB and Mastercard transform UAE business payments with mobile-first virtual corporate cards

The launch marks a significant leap forward in the modernization of corporate payments, addressing the growing demand for digital and contactless solutions.

Gulf Bank advances legacy of excellence with transformational milestones in 2025

Bank receives preliminary approval from Central Bank to commence transformation into Shariah-compliant bank

Al Baraka Group hosts its 2nd Annual Group Compliance Meeting to strengthen global compliance culture

The two-day event brought together compliance heads, and MLROs from the Group’s subsidiaries

Ahlibank offers its Exclusiv Infinite Credit Card cardholders an exceptional travel experience with the ‘Maraheb’ service

Providing a complimentary home check-in service through its ongoing partnership with Maraheb

Warba Bank receives Mastercard’s “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” award

Reaffirming its leadership in advanced banking services

Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services

Supporting greater efficiency and convenience while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and Shariah compliance

NBK in 2025: A pioneering role in strengthening the national financial infrastructure

A Year of Landmark Achievements for Group Operations, Technology, and Data, Headlined by NBK’s Appointment as Kuwait’s Main Settlement Bank

EGP strengthens against USD at Egyptian banks on Tuesday

The exchange rate between the USD and EGP also hit EGP 47.38 for purchasing

Doha Bank issues USD150 million digital bond with instant settlement

Standard Chartered is Sole Global Coordinator and Sole Arranger of landmark deal for Qatar, which sets a new standard with instant settlement and advances the region’s digital-markets agenda

Commercial Bank launches Qatar’s first-ever Metaverse auto marketplace on CBQ Mobile App

Beyond exploration, customers can also schedule test drives and apply for vehicle loans from the app, completing their car-buying journey with ease and convenience.

Kuwait’s banking sector records strong growth in loans, deposits, and assets

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) followed with a financing portfolio of 21.22 billion dinars, up 11.3%, or 26.5% of the sector’s total, reports Al-Anba daily.

Saudi: SME Bank signs 19 agreements worth over $800mln to strengthen finance, development

The memoranda of understanding aim to establish a unified development-finance model that serves small and medium enterprises across various economic sectors

UAE digital lender Wio Bank bets on payments, wealth to power next growth phase

The Abu Dhabi-based ⁠company has benefited from an influx of new money into the Gulf ⁠country owing ‌to factors such as the ease of doing business and light-touch regulation

BBK named lead partner for 4th Sustainability Forum Middle East

Senior leaders from BBK will join more than 400 regional business leaders,

Al Masraf and Commerzbank sign MoU to strengthen cross-border banking collaboration

Aimed at fostering collaboration in areas of global business, treasury, and trade finance

Saudi banking assets hit record SR4.94 trillion as sector posts strongest growth

Record growth underscores economic momentum, expanding financing activity across Kingdom

NBK named Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Kuwait for 2026 by Global Finance

This is part of the 26th annual World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks Awards, which are presented under the Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards program.

Standard Chartered celebrates the official launch of its Representative Office in Morocco with clients, partners and senior officials

Following regulatory approvals from Bank Al-Maghrib and the awarding of Casablanca Finance City status by the CFC Authority

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