06/11/2025
Gulf Bank and Warba Bank initiate merger assessment
The banks are now awaiting regulatory guidance from the Central Bank of Kuwait before proceeding to the next stages of evaluation.
Retail Banking
06/10/2025
Emirates NBD, Siemens partner to finance UAE green infrastructure push
Collaboration highlights Emirates NBD and Siemens’ commitment to expand the integration of energy efficiency measures by combining green tech and credit solutions
06/10/2025
Saudi commercial bank profits jump 16% in April, topping $2bn before zakat, tax
The sustained momentum is attributed to a robust mix of state spending on giga-projects, resilient consumer demand, and still-elevated interest rates.
06/10/2025
UAE’s Emirates NBD issues mandate for kangaroo bond
The issuance comes under its A$4 billion Kangaroo Debt Issuance Programme
06/09/2025
Riyad Bank and Mastercard join forces to empower MSMEs
The two entities have introduced a unique credit card program offering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises access to financial solutions to grow and thrive.
06/09/2025
QIB and Visa Partner to Expand B2B Cross-Border Payments
QIB is the first Islamic bank in Qatar to adopt Visa B2B Connect, positioning the partnership as both a regional milestone and part of the country’s broader push for financial innovation.
06/05/2025
Qatar’s banking sector assets reach QR2.072 trillion in April
The sector’s loans were marginally down by 0.2 percent month-on-month to reach QR1,384.4bn in April this year.
06/04/2025
Dukhan Bank announces launch of major promotional campaign in partnership with Visa
This campaign aims to reward Dukhan Bank Visa credit cardholders with numerous exceptional prizes simply for using their cards for both local and international payments.
06/02/2025
Oman’s banking sector credit rises 9pc to $87.3b
Deposits across the banking system also showed robust growth
06/02/2025
Sohar International honored with three awards at NABS 2025
Reinforces leadership in growth, innovation, and purpose-driven banking
05/30/2025
Kuwaiti lender Boubyan prices $500mln 5-year sukuk
The issuance is rated A by Fitch, in line with the lender’s rating by Fitch and S&P, and A2 by Moody’s
05/30/2025
Ajman Bank wins MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025 for outstanding innovation and digital excellence in Islamic Banking
The awards celebrate excellence in banking innovation and digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa
05/30/2025
NBB named Best Bank in Bahrain at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025
NBB achieved strong growth with a 7% rise in assets and 11% increase in profits.
05/29/2025
Commercial Bank awarded with best bank for SMEs in Qatar by Euromoney
The Bank has also introduced remote cheque deposits and a state-of-the-art trade portal
05/28/2025
UAE Central Bank orders halt to minimum balance hike
Circulating reports claim some banks may raise minimum balance requirement to Dh5,000
05/28/2025
NBK-Egypt sees 58% higher profits in Q1-25
Net operating income stood at EGP 3.80 billion in Q1-25, higher by 38% than EGP 2.80 billion in Q1-24, according to the financial results
05/27/2025
NBK-Egypt reports EGP 2bln (Equivalent to KWD 12.6mln) net profit in 1Q2025
Marking Record 58% Growth
05/23/2025
Capital Bank wins two prestigious awards: “Best Mobile Banking App in Jordan” and “Best Wealth Management Services in Jordan” for 2025
The bank was named Best Mobile Banking App in Jordan for the second year in a row
05/23/2025
Emirates Development Bank launches game-changing digital banking platform to empower UAE entrepreneurs
On the final day of Make it in the Emirates 2025
05/22/2025
ALEXBANK’s net profits leap 73% YoY in Q1 2025
Despite the economic challenges, ALEXBANK maintained its solid position in terms of the capital adequacy ratio which stood at 30.84%, exceeding regulatory requirements