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Why UAE, Saudi, Qatari banks are giving out more loans at lower interest rates

Emirates NBD, FAB, Al Rajhi raise guidance as easing rates fuel loan and income growth

Bahrain Development Bank bags two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025

BDB addresses short-term liquidity challenges as well with its Invoice Discounting via the digital platform tijara.

Banking consortium grants $127mln syndicated loan to Mountain View for East Cairo project

The funds will partially finance the investment costs of Mountain View’s real estate project in East Cairo, which has an estimated total development value of $296mln

Alfardan Exchange wins Arab Banks Awards & Commendations of Excellence 2025

These efforts support the company’s vision to be the premier choice for financial services in Qatar.

UAE's Largest Bank FAB Relocates to New London Address Cementing 48-Year Legacy in the UK

The new relocation celebrates FAB's nearly five-decade presence in the UK and affirms the bank's commitment to London as a key global financial hub.

Ithmaar Bank announces half-year profits

Announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025

Gulf Bank transitions entire recruitment process to a fully digital experience

Shift streamlines the recruitment journey, making it more efficient and user-friendly

FABMISR launches "Al Oula" – A milestone for women's financial empowerment

Al Oula stands at the forefront of government efforts, further contributing to the empowerment of the 12 million women

Khaleeji Bank announces exclusive offers for clients applying to transfer their credit card balances

Includes a 0% profit rate for 6 months and cashback of up to 3%

AI in Finance Awards 2025 | Consumer Banking

Financial institutions worldwide are leveraging AI, marking a shift from traditional rule-based systems to responsive, intelligent solutions.

QIIB wins 2025 ‘Leadership Award for Sustainable Islamic Finance’

The event was attended by senior officials and prominent representatives from the Arab and international banking and business sectors.

Egypt’s CIB Eyes Another 50 Years of Leadership

As milestones go, being at the forefront of a country’s banking sector for 50 years, and driving economic growth and championing customer-centric innovation, is something to celebrate.

Egypt’s Midbank completes core banking migration with Temenos

Temenos’ proven track record in Egypt, local presence, and strong ecosystem of partners were key to the project’s success.

Jordan: Arab Bank Group profits grow by 6% to $535mln in H1 2025

The group maintained its “strong” capital base with a total equity of $12.5 billion, according to an Arab Bank statement

AFS and Oman Arab Bank unveil pioneering digital payments platform

Reaffirms a shared commitment to pioneering innovation, setting an elevated benchmark for digital banking experiences across Oman

UAE banks to raise international transaction fees on credit, debit cards

Fees on overseas card purchases will climb to 3.14 percent of the transaction amount

NBK enhances mobile banking application based on customers’ feedback

From improving transaction speed to simplifying navigation, every upgrade reflects our commitment to making banking smarter, faster, secure, and more convenient.

Dukhan Bank wins ‘Excellence in Global Islamic Private Banking for the Year 2025’ award from World Union of Arab Bankers

The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of distinguished Arab banking leaders, international and regional institutions, and high-profile figures.

Arab Bank Group net income surges 6% to $535mln in H1

Arab Bank said the Group’s assets grew by 9% to hit $75.2bln

QNB named strongest Arab Bank in 2025 by Union of Arab Banks

It also recognises its status as the most valuable banking brand in the region, according to BrandFinance.