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Khaleeji Bank continues to provide services through branches and digital channels

Daily cash prize draws for “Al Waffer” account customers throughout Ramadan

Major Mena banks to post 29% jump in fourth- quarter earnings, EFG Hermes says

Earnings outlook for banks in the GCC is also improving with potential interest rate increases this year

National Investment Bank, NI Capital key financing pillars for Egypt’s innovation ecosystem: Planning Minister

Discussions focused on enhancing coordination among government entities to unify visions and develop policies that support start-ups

HSBC reaffirms confidence in GCC as Iran-US conflict rattles markets

Bank’s view of the region’s economic fundamentals is unchanged: CEO Georges Elhedery

Sohar International opens new branch at Al Mouj in Muscat

The move reflects the bank’s network expansion strategy, which focuses on placing branches within areas with high concentrations of economic activity and residential growth.

CBK affirms the continuity of banking operations and the resilience of the banking sector

The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) affirms the continuity and stability of all banking operations and the resilience of the banking sector's institutions

Gulf Bank reaffirms full operational continuity across all retail and corporate banking channels

Services remain fully accessible via branch network, mobile application, contact centre, and ATM infrastructure

QCB continues implementing remote work system in financial institutions

This applies to all financial institutions operating in the State of Qatar.

ADCB resumes Retail Mobile Banking Services

All other banking services, including branches, ATMs, card services, web-based internet banking, and corporate and commercial banking platforms, remained fully operational throughout.

The UAE Banking and Financial Sector is Resilient, Strong, Stable, and Well-Positioned to Navigate Regional Developments

For more than 53 years, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has built a distinguished legacy of achievements.

Saudi banks’ rankings among the world’s 500 strongest banking brands unveiled

Al Rajhi Bank ranked as the strongest Saudi banking brand

Kuwait banks maintain full services

The Federation stressed that banks continue to operate normally across all branches

FABMISR achieves net profit EGP 16.7bln by the end of 2025

delivering resilient performance across its core business operations

Egyptian banking syndicate signs $119.4m facility for Flex PET expansion

The project aims to meet growing demand for high-quality PET used in bottle manufacturing while enhancing local production capabilities.

RAKBANK’s credit ratings reaffirmed by Moody’s with positive outlook maintained

RAKBANK remains well-positioned to build on this momentum, supported by its strong liquidity, prudent risk management and ongoing focus on delivering sustainable growth

Bahrain: BDB announces 16% rise in net profit for 2025

Total operating income for the fourth quarter has increased by 10%

Egypt: United Bank’s consolidated profits fall 14% YoY in 2025

The basic earnings per share (EPS) retreated by 22% YoY to EGP 1.78 in 2025 from EGP 2.28

Ajman Bank and Al Zorah announce strategic collaboration to enhance homeownership solutions in Ajman

The partnership reflects a shared vision to support sustainable urban growth in the Emirate of Ajman by integrating structured financing solutions into thoughtfully designed residential communities

Lesha Bank holds its annual and extraordinary general meeting

The Annual General Meeting covered key agenda items, including the presentation of the Chairman’s report for the financial year ending

Qatar’s Commercial Bank prices $500mln PNC5.5-year AT1

At final terms, books were in excess of $1.5 billion, excluding JLM interest

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