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Al Baraka Bank Egypt secures $4.2mln funding from MSMEDA

The financing will be used to refinance SMEs and entrepreneurs at competitive rates

Strategic role of risk management in Oman’s banking sector

Risk management today is no longer a supportive function activated after losses occur

Bank Muscat's nine-month 2025 profit rises 12%

Net impairment loss was lower on year at OMR 43.6 million

Banking alliance grants EGP 7bn loan to Sky Innovo Developments for Park St. Edition project

The syndicated loan marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s property financing landscape

NBK strengthens global engagement with participation in IMF, World Bank meetings

Bank’s high-level delegation in Washington to attend annual meetings from Oct 13-18

FABMISR signs strategic partnership with noon payments

A new benchmark for collaboration between banks and fintech companies

Oman prices $1bln seven-year sukuk at 4.525%

IPTs were in the area of +95bps over UST

BankDhofar showcases comprehensive home finance solutions at Urban October 2025

The platform brings together government entities, investors, developers, and financial partners to accelerate Oman’s progress toward sustainable cities in line with Oman Vision 2040

QNB posts net profit of QR12.8bn for nine-month period

Operating Income increased by 9% to reach QR33.3bn ($9.1bn)which reflects the Group’s ability to maintain successful growth across a range of revenue sources.

Egyptian Banks Hike Administrative Fees

Major Egyptian banks increase account, card, and statement fees amid rising operating costs.

Wio Bank deposits cross Dh50 billion as digital banking accelerates in UAE

Digital-first bank hits milestone under three years since launch in the UAE

Kuwait’s banking sector posts profit growth in first half of 2025

Among the nine banks, six reported profit increases, while three experienced declines compared to the same period last year.

NBK named ‘Leading Corporate for Investor Relations in Kuwait’

Amir Hanna receives Best Investor Relations Professional in Kuwait award

Mastercard and Tiqmo Partnership Drives Saudi Digital Shift, Focusing on Network and Financial Inclusion

As part of this commitment, Mastercard invested in its Mastercard Gateway infrastructure within Saudi Arabia.

Warba Bank launches first digital “Easy Finance” in Kuwait for domestic workers

An initiative supporting financial inclusion with easy financing and flexible repayment plans

UAE banks failing to meet customer expectations, PwC report finds

Complaints include poor response to fraudulent transactions and call centre issues

Kuwait hires banks for first dollar debt sale in eight years

In June Kuwait invited proposals from banks to raise $6.6 billion from global markets.

Gulf Bank’s red Plus joins Gulf Points

The most rewarding youth card in Kuwait

BankDhofar wins Best Customer Experience Award in Oman for 2025

Highlighting its steadfast commitment to customer-centricity

Oman’s bank lending grows 8.9% in July, deposits increase by 6.1%

Meanwhile, the overnight Omani rial domestic interbank lending rate fell to 4.148% in July 2025 from 5.317% a year earlier

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