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AAIB announces robust 2024 results, net profits hits $301m

The bank said it maintained key liquidity and risk metrics comfortably above regulatory thresholds, with a capital adequacy ratio above 21%.

Bank NXT achieves record net profit of EGP 1.77bln, reflecting robust performance in 2024

The bank reported exceptional net profit growth of 54% year-on-year

KFH Bahrain launches digital platform Jazeel

“Great” news from Manama.

QFFD attends 2025 Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest Annual meetings in Chile

QFFD’s engagement reinforces its pivotal role as a driver of global sustainable development

NBK calls to check URL legitimacy and website matching when shopping online

Within its ongoing efforts to promote the “Let’s Be Aware” banking awareness campaign

Qatar’s banking sector sees increase in aggregate

The aggregate revenue moved up by 2.4 percent sequentially in Q4 2024.

Qatar’s banking sector sees increase in aggregate earnings

The aggregate revenue increased by 2% YoY in Q4 2024 to $4.58bln, driven mainly by non-funded income

Emirates NBD launches new product for businesses owned by UAE Nationals

Emirates NBD’s new package aims to empower businesses owned by UAE Nationals while resonating with the bank’s deep commitment to the Emirati business community

UAE aiming to launch retail central bank digital currency this year

The CBUAE announced in January this year that the FIT Programme, which spans nine initiatives overall, was ‘85 per cent’ complete.

International Development Bank joins AIM Congress 2025 as a gold sponsor

AIM Congress, supported by over 400 local and international partners, serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration

Lesha Bank acquires an indirect stake in Edinburgh airport

This investment aligns with the Bank’s strategic focus on resilient asset classes and marks the Bank’s entry into the global infrastructure investment market.

Weyay Bank enhances customer digital experience with mobile app’s new update

The new mobile app update underscores the Bank's unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge, secure banking solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers in a rapidly digitalizing world

Qatar: Ahlibank completes new bond issuance of $500mln for 5 years

This is part of the guaranteed medium-term notes programme of $2bln guaranteed by the bank

Oman Arab Bank offers 4% cashback to its credit card holders this Eid

In celebration of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr

Qatar Central Bank announces Eid Al Fitr holidays

This announcement is for all financial institutions

Emirates Development Bank launches UAE’s first AI Lab for People of determination at Emirates Down Syndrome Association

EDB's 'UAE Develops with Kindness' Campaign Continues with Initiative Advancing Healthcare and Technology

QDB unveils partial guarantee investment program to promote investment and empower Qatar’s private sector

The program aims to reduce financial risks, encouraging both individual investors and investment groups to invest in tech startups

Commercial Bank embraces holy month with series of CSR initiatives across Qatar

The event took place at Bayt Al Waldah Restaurant in Old Doha Port, where the elders passed on their life experiences, particularly regarding tradition and culture, to their staff members.

Boursa Kuwait approves distribution of over KD 16mln in cash dividends for 2024 at its Annual General Assembly

Approval of the Board of Directors’ recommendation to distribute dividends of 82 fils per share

ADCB credit rating upgraded to ‘A+’ by S&P driven by a strong financial position and high asset quality

Upgrade citing “sound earnings generation” places ADCB among three highest rated banks by S&P in the MENA region

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