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Banks to close on Feb 8 for ‘Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj’ holiday

Al-Issa affirmed that the association took this decision after coordinating with the Central Bank of Kuwait which issued a circular in this regard.

Emirates Islamic profit rises 71% in 2023 to a record AED 2.12bln

Remarkable growth can be attributed to the upward trajectory of both funded and non-funded income

National Bank of Fujairah posts 113% in net profits at Dh725.1 million

The bank has posted more than double the profits earned in 2022, which was Dh340.4 million

Sohar International wins top honor as ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank for ecosystem sservices– Oman 2023’

The recent launch of an ecosystem of financial and non-financial services is yet another jewel in our crown of achievements.

Gulf Bank first Kuwaiti bank to partner with Coach Hub

The leading global platform for coaching programs aimed at developing leadership skills

Egypt’s CIB introduces new 3-year certificates with up to 22% yield

The Commercial International Bank has issued new premium certificates of deposits that offer a fixed monthly yield of up to 22 percent, according to the bank’s website.

Gulf International Bank B.S.C releases its first Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure report

Provides information on its governance, strategy, risk management and the metrics and targets it uses in climate-related activities

Bank Muscat BoD approves financial results, proposes 15.5 per cent dividend for 2023

The bank’s net profit for the year ended 31 December 2023

Kuwait banks see 2.2% dip in construction sector financing

Decrease worth 36.5 mln dinars

NBK warns customers of storing sensitive information on smartphones to avoid fraud

Regular updates are vital to prevent fraud by addressing security vulnerabilities

Gulf Bank introduces exclusive 15% cashback for Visa Credit cardholders

When using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay locally and internationally

BankDhofar extends “Credit Card Bonus Points Campaign” offer

Earn up to 3000 Rewards points as bonus points

Al Baraka Bank Egypt, EG-Bank suspend international credit cards cash transactions

The move came as Egyptian banks have applied more restrictions on the usage of credit cards outside Egypt to maintain a domestic supply of foreign currency.

National Bank of Oman wins Bank of the Year Award for 2023 by The Banker

NBO won this award in recognition of its strategic initiatives, continued growth, and technological advancement in the sector

Bank Muscat posts net profit of OMR212.45 million for year ended December 31, 2023

Net Impairment for credit and other losses for the year ended 31 December 2023 was OMR64.66 million as against OMR59.94 million for the same period in 2022.

Oman Arab Bank receives Bank of New York Mellon’s 'Straight Through Processing' Excellence award

This recognition, consistently earned since 2018, highlights OAB's leading position in the financial industry

Ahlibank introduces upgraded ‘The Winner Savings Account’ for 2024

Stepping into 2024, Ahlibank is excited to introduce the modernized The Winner Savings Account, reshaping the banking experience for our valued customers.

QNB net profit rises 8% to QR15.5bn in 2023

The annual financial results for 2023 along with the proposed profit distribution are subject to Qatar Central Bank (QCB) approval.

QNB Group: Financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023

The annual financial results for 2023 along with the proposed profit distribution are subject to Qatar Central Bank (QCB) approval.

NBK awarded “Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Kuwait” for 2024

Marking its 12th consecutive win in Global Finance’s annual survey

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