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NBK poised to leverage promising opportunities amid strengthening business confidence in the domestic market

During the analyst conference call for the first nine months of 2025

Saudi banks’ Q3 profits rise 14.5% to SAR 23.6 billion — Maaal survey

Saudi National Bank (SNB) led the sector with net profits of SAR 6.46 billion, compared with SAR 5.36 billion a year earlier.

QIB Profit grows by 5.8% to reach QAR 3,455 Million for the nine months’ period ended 30 September 2025

Total Assets reach QAR 215 Billion

Dukhan Bank launches new personal finance campaign

Additional benefits of this campaign include a grace period of up to three months before installment payments begin

NBQ’s net profits rise 16% to AED 465mln in 9 months

Profits after tax reaching AED 465mln

FAB reports record 9M’25 results with net profit up 24% crossing 16bln

Strong earnings delivery driven by broad-based growth, diversified revenue streams, and solid balance sheet fundamentals, with continued productivity gains from AI-led transformation

Emirates NBD to Acquire Controlling Stake in RBL Bank for US$3B

Deal marks the largest foreign investment in India’s financial sector

Central Bank of Kuwait strengthens consumer protection with new banking guidelines

Banks are now required to develop performance indicators to measure customer satisfaction and the quality of complaint handling.

Saudi Arabia's SNB reports 20% rise in third-quarter net profit

Saudi National Bank reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of $1.73bln in the quarter ended on September 30

Commercial Bank joins key IMF, IIF meetings

The reception, hosted by the Qatari Banks on 15 October 2025, was attended by Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari; Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani; as well as Qatari Banks, Board members,

Eight Kuwaiti banks among Arab world’s 100 largest banks

The Commercial Bank of Kuwait ranked seventh locally and 60th in the Arab world, while Kuwait International Bank rounded out the list, ranking eighth locally and 67th in the Arab world.

Ahlibank net profit surges 4.5% to QR676.2m in Q3

The bank’s results highlight its continued resilience and focus on sustainable growth

Al Baraka Bank Egypt secures $4.2mln funding from MSMEDA

The financing will be used to refinance SMEs and entrepreneurs at competitive rates

Strategic role of risk management in Oman’s banking sector

Risk management today is no longer a supportive function activated after losses occur

Bank Muscat's nine-month 2025 profit rises 12%

Net impairment loss was lower on year at OMR 43.6 million

Banking alliance grants EGP 7bn loan to Sky Innovo Developments for Park St. Edition project

The syndicated loan marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s property financing landscape

NBK strengthens global engagement with participation in IMF, World Bank meetings

Bank’s high-level delegation in Washington to attend annual meetings from Oct 13-18

FABMISR signs strategic partnership with noon payments

A new benchmark for collaboration between banks and fintech companies

Oman prices $1bln seven-year sukuk at 4.525%

IPTs were in the area of +95bps over UST

BankDhofar showcases comprehensive home finance solutions at Urban October 2025

The platform brings together government entities, investors, developers, and financial partners to accelerate Oman’s progress toward sustainable cities in line with Oman Vision 2040

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