06/09/2022
NBB attends and supports the Economic Recovery Forum
The forum was initiated and organised by the Shura Council in coordination with the Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance and supported by NBB.
Retail Banking
06/09/2022
Dukhan Bank first in Qatar to join Mastercard’s global Digital First Card program
The Digital First program provides instant payments and banking services to customers through Dukhan Mobile, including the instant issuance of the new prepaid card and adding to digital wallet to make payments.
06/08/2022
BAB aims to enhance role in supporting Bahrain's economic recovery plan
The board discussed several important topics, including strengthening the role of banks in implementing the initiatives for developing the financial services sector and the economic recovery plan, in addition to the upcoming events and activities of the a
06/05/2022
PIF and Capital Bank Group announce signing of subscription agreement for approximately USD185mln
PIF would become a strategic investor with 23.97% stake in Capital Bank Group upon completion of the dea
06/01/2022
Ahlibank wins ‘Excellence in Corporate Banking’ Award at the New Age Banking Summit
Setting a new benchmark in its Wholesale Banking segment
05/31/2022
Retail investors drive Middle East’s AUM growth to $1.2trln
Retail investors have become one of most important investor segments in AUM, says BCG
05/30/2022
KFH wins 8 prestigious awards from Islamic Finance News
KFH enjoys a strong financial position, reputable rank, and long experience in the field of Sukuk which have become the most favorable option for companies and governments to finance their projects
05/30/2022
Qatar's Commercial Bank keen to issue green bonds, CEO says
Qatar's regulators and the stock market are keen on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, and the bank's own management and board are keen to improve CBQ's ESG credentials
05/26/2022
Dukhan Bank launches Qatar's 'first-of-its-kind' feature for private banking customers
Dukhan Bank has achieved worldwide recognition for the outstanding quality of its Private Banking service by winning the World’s Best Islamic Private Banking award 2022 from Global Finance.
05/26/2022
NBK welcomes the new cohort of trainees in the 'Moody’s Credit Curriculum Program'
The program comes as part of the ongoing partnership with Moody’s Analytics since 6 years
05/25/2022
QFB’s CEO honoured at Top CEO Awards 2022
Mr. Abdulrahman Totonji, CEO of Qatar First Bank, emerged among the Top 10 CEOs in GCC Shari’a Compliant Banks’ Award category
05/24/2022
Al-Baraka Bank in Egypt to inject $6m to develop technological infrastructure
The bank’s market share ranges between 12 percent and 15 percent of the Islamic banking sector.
05/23/2022
EDB in talks with Poland’s national development bank to boost collaboration
The lenders discuss ways to support large corporations, small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs
05/23/2022
QIB Group CEO recognised as Top CEO in Sharia-compliant banks
Top CEO is one of the most iconic business conferences in the region, bringing together business leaders, government officials and thought leaders to engage, discuss and plan forward the future of their respective industries.
05/23/2022
NBO Wins MEA Finance Award 2022 for Corporate Banking Innovation
"Putting our clients first and offering tailored services that meet their evolving banking requirements are key objectives for us at NBO."
05/20/2022
Isam Al-Sager named TOP CEO in Kuwait’s banking industry
In the 2022 Top CEO Conference and Awards
05/20/2022
Sharjah Islamic Bank CEO wins 'Best CEO Award' in Islamic banking sector
He was honoured in the 2017 Trends magazine's awards for the top 100 CEOs in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during a ceremony held in King Abdullah Economic City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
05/20/2022
UAE top banks’ profits, margin levels 'take a hit' in Q1
The report suggests that the Q1’22 results for most of the banks in the UAE highlighted an increase in profitability
05/19/2022
HSBC launches $1bln lending fund for female entrepreneurs in Egypt, 10 other markets
These initiatives aim to break down the barriers faced by female entrepreneurs
05/18/2022
Ahlibank signals robust growth in Q1 of 2022
ahlibank’s total assets recorded a 12.2% growth, reaching RO 3,166.6 million as of the end of March 2022