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Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce

Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh outlines how the agreement with Circle could reshape cross-border payments, remittances, and digital trade

QIIG, PayLater ink deal to offer Shari’a-compliant payment solutions

This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing flexible and ethical payment solutions for QIIG customers across Qatar.

CBI reports pre-tax net profit of AED 109m for the first nine months of 2025

The Bank reported the first nine months and Q3’25 pre-tax profit of AED 109 million and AED 16 million respectively

SAB’s new instant account opening service empowers SMEs

It supports the bank’s ongoing efforts to advance Vision 2030 by helping businesses grow and contribute to economic diversification.

National Bank of Oman prices $450mln AT1 bond at 6.625%

Final order book topped $1.5bln

GIB reports 11% increase in net income attributable to shareholders of the bank

For the three months ending September 30th 2025, net profit attributable to shareholders reached $48.0 million, a 27% increase from $37.9 million in the same period last year

Commercial Bank sweeps major titles at TAB Global MEA Awards

Through integrated platforms and intelligent liquidity solutions, the Bank helps businesses optimise performance and manage cash flows seamlessly across borders.

Al Salam Bank delivers record profitability accelerating regional growth and innovation

Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 37.5% year-on-year to USD 154.3 million

Bank ABC Group reports net profit of US$204 million for first nine months of 2025

The Group stated that its positive performance reflects growth in core business revenues

Ajman Bank and BHM Capital sign partnership agreement to launch an equity financing program

The initiative aims to facilitate investor access to local capital markets through innovative and Sharia-compliant financing and investment solutions

Emirates NBD and U by Emaar mark seven years of award-winning partnership and industry leadership

Emirates NBD launches new, exclusive card to celebrate occasion reflecting long-term commitment to UAE Nationals

National Bank of Oman mandates banks for AT1 issuance

NBO plans to issue Reg S benchmark, perpetual non-call 5.5-year AT1 capital securities

Commercial Bank inspires next generation through Qatar Foundation’s Little Employee initiative

The ‘Commercial Bank Little Employee’ programme aims to nurture curiosity

Invest Bank delivers AED 102mln profit before tax for 9M-2025

Driven by solid income growth and robust balance sheet performance

Dubai Islamic Bank mandates banks for debut sustainability-linked sukuk

The issuance, subject to market conditions, will be carried out through DIB Sukuk Limited under its $12.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme

Sharjah Islamic Bank launches SIB Pay to expand digital payments in UAE

The platform is the first of its kind introduced by a Sharjah-based bank

Impact of global interest rates on personal loans in Oman

This encourages citizens to purchase independent housing units, whether through financing from this specialised bank or by taking out loans from other banks in the country

Kuwait Finance deploys in-branch avatars to answer customer queries

This groundbreaking initiative introduces AI-driven video avatars at account service kiosks across KFH branches

Egypt: CIB’s consolidated profits climb 46.6% YoY in 9 months

Net interest income grew to EGP 78.653 billion in the nine-month period from EGP 65.683 billion over the same period last year

Mashreq profit falls as tax expenses go up 50%

Net profit declined to AED1.68 billion ($457 million) in the quarter ended September 2025

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