Managers of Wealth - Middle East http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:17:40 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Alaa AlMashhadi appointed BNY Saudi Arabia Country Manager News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50798/alaa-almashhadi-appointed-bny-saudi-arabia-country-manager He has also been appointed CEO of BNY’s legal entity in Saudi Arabia On the Move Bank Nizwa names Deputy Chief Executive Officer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50800/bank-nizwa-names-deputy-chief-executive-officer An industry veteran, Tariq brings over 25 years of diversified banking experience On the Move Solas Fiduciary Services Appoints Craig Roberts to Strengthen DIFC Operations News Aggregation Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50747/solas-fiduciary-services-appoints-craig-roberts-to-strengthen-difc-operations He also highlighted upcoming governance regulations On the Move Ithmaar Bank appoints Hani Ghayath as Head of IT News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50720/ithmaar-bank-appoints-hani-ghayath-as-head-of-it Reporting to Ithmaar Bank Head of Strategy Transformation & Business Development, Mohamed Bucheerei On the Move LG announces organizational changes for 2026 News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50722/lg-announces-organizational-changes-for-2026 Lyu Jae-cheol appointed as new CEO to strengthen fundamental competitiveness of core businesses On the Move Grant Thornton elevates Imad Adileh to Chief Growth Officer in KSA News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50691/grant-thornton-elevates-imad-adileh-to-chief-growth-officer-in-ksa He has worked on projects across in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, and the US. On the Move Hany Elnaggar joins Acquisory as Partner and Tax & Compliance Leader News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50692/hany-elnaggar-joins-acquisory-as-partner-and-tax-ampamp-compliance-leader Hany brings over 20 years of extensive tax experience across multiple industries and jurisdictions On the Move Ithmaar Bank appoints Naif Alnasser as Head of Asset Management and RMU News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50683/ithmaar-bank-appoints-naif-alnasser-as-head-of-asset-management-and-rmu The appointment of Alnasser represents a strategic decision to support the Bank’s ongoing restructuring, reinforce its market position, and sustain long-term growth On the Move Usman Ahmed, Group CEO of NBB, appointed to SICO’s Board of Directors News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50678/usman-ahmed-group-ceo-of-nbb-appointed-to-sicoamprsquos-board-of-directors Mr. Usman Ahmed is the Group CEO of the National Bank of Bahrain with over 30 years of international banking experience across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions On the Move IFFCO appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as executive chairman to lead next phase of growth News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50672/iffco-appoints-abdul-wahab-al-halabi-as-executive-chairman-to-lead-next-phase-of-growth A pivotal appointment that reinforces IFFCO’s long-term commitment to governance excellence, operational discipline, and sustainable growth On the Move UAE eases corporate tax regulations, introduces refunds for unused credits News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50795/uae-eases-corporate-tax-regulations-introduces-refunds-for-unused-credits The reform aims to give companies greater flexibility in managing their tax positions Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Kuwait moves to crush bank fraud News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50796/kuwait-moves-to-crush-bank-fraud Financial crime unit begins work 2026 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance ADSFF mobilises capital, policy and innovation to drive the next era of sustainability News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50783/adsff-mobilises-capital-policy-and-innovation-to-drive-the-next-era-of-sustainability As the concluding day of ADFW, the forum united international leaders to accelerate progress on climate finance and the global net-zero transition Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance BBVA expands its CIB services in the Middle East after receiving in-principle approval from ADGM News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50772/bbva-expands-its-cib-services-in-the-middle-east-after-receiving-in-principle-approval-from-adgm BBVA has been present in Abu Dhabi through a Representative Office since 2013 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance World Bank forecasts 2.8% growth for Qatar's economy in 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50746/world-bank-forecasts-28-growth-for-qataramp039s-economy-in-2025 Non-oil sectors in Qatar have maintained their strength even amid declining oil and gas prices: report Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Corporate tax in the UAE: The new reality for businesses News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50739/corporate-tax-in-the-uae-the-new-reality-for-businesses Helping businesses navigate audit, tax, transfer pricing and restructuring in the UAE Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE announces new VAT rules from January 2026; simplifies procedures News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50741/uae-announces-new-vat-rules-from-january-2026-simplifies-procedures The move comes as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to develop its tax system and enhance administrative and regulatory efficiency Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Jordan and Syria seek to strengthen banking cooperation, exchange expertise News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50733/jordan-and-syria-seek-to-strengthen-banking-cooperation-exchange-expertise He added that several Jordanian banks are currently planning to enter the Syrian market. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBE to Offer $950m Treasury Bills on Monday News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50721/cbe-to-offer-950m-treasury-bills-on-monday Some investors in the new auction requested yields as high as 4.3%, which were rejected by the CBE. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Syrian Central Bank drafts regulatory framework for SWIFT’s return News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50715/syrian-central-bank-drafts-regulatory-framework-for-swiftamprsquos-return The meetings focused on “updating fiscal and tax policies, enhancing governance and institutional credibility Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Doha Bank issues USD150 million digital bond with instant settlement News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50797/doha-bank-issues-usd150-million-digital-bond-with-instant-settlement Standard Chartered is Sole Global Coordinator and Sole Arranger of landmark deal for Qatar, which sets a new standard with instant settlement and advances the region’s digital-markets agenda Retail Banking Commercial Bank launches Qatar’s first-ever Metaverse auto marketplace on CBQ Mobile App News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50799/commercial-bank-launches-qataramprsquos-first-ever-metaverse-auto-marketplace-on-cbq-mobile-app Beyond exploration, customers can also schedule test drives and apply for vehicle loans from the app, completing their car-buying journey with ease and convenience. Retail Banking Kuwait’s banking sector records strong growth in loans, deposits, and assets News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50793/kuwaitamprsquos-banking-sector-records-strong-growth-in-loans-deposits-and-assets Kuwait Finance House (KFH) followed with a financing portfolio of 21.22 billion dinars, up 11.3%, or 26.5% of the sector’s total, reports Al-Anba daily. Retail Banking Saudi: SME Bank signs 19 agreements worth over $800mln to strengthen finance, development News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50784/saudi-sme-bank-signs-19-agreements-worth-over-800mln-to-strengthen-finance-development The memoranda of understanding aim to establish a unified development-finance model that serves small and medium enterprises across various economic sectors Retail Banking UAE digital lender Wio Bank bets on payments, wealth to power next growth phase News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50775/uae-digital-lender-wio-bank-bets-on-payments-wealth-to-power-next-growth-phase The Abu Dhabi-based ⁠company has benefited from an influx of new money into the Gulf ⁠country owing ‌to factors such as the ease of doing business and light-touch regulation Retail Banking BBK named lead partner for 4th Sustainability Forum Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50769/bbk-named-lead-partner-for-4th-sustainability-forum-middle-east Senior leaders from BBK will join more than 400 regional business leaders, Retail Banking Al Masraf and Commerzbank sign MoU to strengthen cross-border banking collaboration News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50771/al-masraf-and-commerzbank-sign-mou-to-strengthen-cross-border-banking-collaboration Aimed at fostering collaboration in areas of global business, treasury, and trade finance Retail Banking Saudi banking assets hit record SR4.94 trillion as sector posts strongest growth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50763/saudi-banking-assets-hit-record-sr494-trillion-as-sector-posts-strongest-growth Record growth underscores economic momentum, expanding financing activity across Kingdom Retail Banking NBK named Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Kuwait for 2026 by Global Finance News Aggregation Team Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50756/nbk-named-best-foreign-exchange-bank-in-kuwait-for-2026-by-global-finance This is part of the 26th annual World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks Awards, which are presented under the Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards program. Retail Banking Standard Chartered celebrates the official launch of its Representative Office in Morocco with clients, partners and senior officials News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50750/standard-chartered-celebrates-the-official-launch-of-its-representative-office-in-morocco-with-clients-partners-and-senior-officials Following regulatory approvals from Bank Al-Maghrib and the awarding of Casablanca Finance City status by the CFC Authority Retail Banking Asset management as a pillar of financial sustainability in Saudi Arabia News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50786/asset-management-as-a-pillar-of-financial-sustainability-in-saudi-arabia The government is also deepening engagement with the private sector through improved procurement models Alternative Investments Saudi banks power economic confidence News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50787/saudi-banks-power-economic-confidence The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, itself maintained a solid financial position Alternative Investments Real estate deal value climbs to QR2.261bn in November 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50790/real-estate-deal-value-climbs-to-qr2261bn-in-november-2025 According to the real estate market index, Al Rayyan Municipality topped the most active transactions in terms of financial value during November 2025. Alternative Investments DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers - over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50794/difc-becomes-top-five-global-hub-for-hedge-fund-managers-over-100-hedge-funds-now-registered-in-the-centre DIFC’s recent report on the future of alternative investments, highlights strong momentum in the sector. Alternative Investments Saudi PIF executes 10 investment deals in MENA markets, says official News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50785/saudi-pif-executes-10-investment-deals-in-mena-markets-says-official The regional investment companies also enable the Saudi private sector to expand its investment footprint across MENA Alternative Investments Brookfield and Qai Form $20 Billion Strategic Investment Partnership for AI Infrastructure News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50778/brookfield-and-qai-form-20-billion-strategic-investment-partnership-for-ai-infrastructure This collaboration will not only attract investment and top-tier talent Alternative Investments GCC companies prioritise strategy, compliance, and technology as 2025 evolution sets stage for 2026 News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50766/gcc-companies-prioritise-strategy-compliance-and-technology-as-2025-evolution-sets-stage-for-2026 Sovereign PPG highlights trends reshaping corporate practices across the Gulf Alternative Investments ACG Heads of Operations hold routine technical meeting in Riyadh to review progress and advance ongoing work News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50768/acg-heads-of-operations-hold-routine-technical-meeting-in-riyadh-to-review-progress-and-advance-ongoing-work The meeting served as a routine session to continue ongoing work, deliver progress reports, and implement directives at the technical level Alternative Investments BlackRock ready to partner with GCC wealth funds to tap Asian markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50770/blackrock-ready-to-partner-with-gcc-wealth-funds-to-tap-asian-markets The US asset manager is also banking on regulatory reforms in Saudi and UAE to drive investment momentum in the Middle East Alternative Investments Franklin Templeton, Finstreet Limited, and ADI DLT Foundation announce parallel strategic agreements News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50774/franklin-templeton-finstreet-limited-and-adi-dlt-foundation-announce-parallel-strategic-agreements To advance digital asset ecosystem in ADGM Alternative Investments The UAE’s net wealth hits record high, reaching $3.12trln in 2024 News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50791/the-uaeamprsquos-net-wealth-hits-record-high-reaching-312trln-in-2024 Between 2023 and 2024, the UAE’s financial wealth grew by 9.5%, rising from $1.05 trillion to $1.15 trillion Wealth & Asset Management Standard Chartered deepens digital wealth push across EMEA News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50779/standard-chartered-deepens-digital-wealth-push-across-emea In response to increasing demand for mobile and online financial solutions, the bank continuously enhanced its wealth digital capabilities in key EMEA markets. Wealth & Asset Management QIB’s Private Banking Team earns CISI certification in international investments and securities News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50767/qibamprsquos-private-banking-team-earns-cisi-certification-in-international-investments-and-securities This achievement positions QIB among the first banks in Qatar to have a fully certified Private Banking team Wealth & Asset Management UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: The rise of a new generation News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50751/ubs-billionaire-ambitions-report-2025-the-rise-of-a-new-generation In 2025, global billionaire wealth reached an all-time high, driven by business innovation and the largest, multi-generational inheritance wave in the history of this report Wealth & Asset Management QFC Family Office Forum highlights Qatar’s value proposition for wealth preservation and growth News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50745/qfc-family-office-forum-highlights-qataramprsquos-value-proposition-for-wealth-preservation-and-growth The forum brought together senior family office representatives, next-generation leaders, wealth advisors, and industry experts to discuss factors shaping family wealth and the strategies required to ensure continuity across generations Wealth & Asset Management DWS and Deutsche Bank partner with Qatar family office on German mandate News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50730/dws-and-deutsche-bank-partner-with-qatar-family-office-on-german-mandate The agreement marks a major Gulf-backed vote of confidence in one of Europe’s largest economy. Wealth & Asset Management UBP reveals plans to support Vision 2030 with new office in Riyadh News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50726/ubp-reveals-plans-to-support-vision-2030-with-new-office-in-riyadh The move comes as the Kingdom undergoes significant transformations, including financial, under Vision 2030, which requires international expertise and global investment. Wealth & Asset Management How wealth managers can thrive in the GCC's rapidly evolving market News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50711/how-wealth-managers-can-thrive-in-the-gccamp039s-rapidly-evolving-market The GCC wealth management landscape is evolving, offering growth opportunities through innovative strategies and client-focused solutions. Wealth & Asset Management DWS, Deutsche Bank and Doha-based family office launch €1bn German mandate News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50712/dws-deutsche-bank-and-doha-based-family-office-launch-ampeuro1bn-german-mandate DWS will act as investment manager for Al Mirqab Capital to invest in Germany and across the wider European economy. Wealth & Asset Management ARP Digital Holdings Expands Digital Asset Wealth Management Offering News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50698/arp-digital-holdings-expands-digital-asset-wealth-management-offering Partners with DV Trading and Centaur Markets for Structured Products Wealth & Asset Management Commercial Bank launches Qatar’s first-ever Metaverse Auto Marketplace on CBQ Mobile App News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50792/commercial-bank-launches-qataramprsquos-first-ever-metaverse-auto-marketplace-on-cbq-mobile-app This latest innovation reinforces the Bank’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve FinTech Assert AI expands QSR Vision Intelligence across the Middle East to redefine drive-thru and in-store performance News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50781/assert-ai-expands-qsr-vision-intelligence-across-the-middle-east-to-redefine-drive-thru-and-in-store-performance Scaling its technology footprint to transform how QSR brands manage speed, accuracy, and guest experience across high-volume environments FinTech Experts outline next phase of digital finance at Bitcoin MENA News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50782/experts-outline-next-phase-of-digital-finance-at-bitcoin-mena A new addition to this year’s programme, the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium, drew CFOs and treasurers seeking guidance on using Bitcoin as a reserve asse FinTech PwC ME partners with KYC Portal CLM on new compliance tech News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50776/pwc-me-partners-with-kyc-portal-clm-on-new-compliance-tech The collaboration comes as regulated organisations face increasing pressure to modernise KYC, AML and due diligence processes. FinTech Middle East investors eye diversification as global trends reshape 2026 outlook News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50760/middle-east-investors-eye-diversification-as-global-trends-reshape-2026-outlook Middle East investors pivot toward AI-driven growth, structured private credit, and multi-sector bonds as global monetary divergence reshapes portfolio strategies FinTech Syrian central bank welcomes Visa's launch amid digital payments deal News Aggregation Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50748/syrian-central-bank-welcomes-visaamp039s-launch-amid-digital-payments-deal "We are glad that we are working with Visa," Syrian central bank governor AbdulKader Husrieh told Reuters NEXT, adding that country officials have further meetings with Visa FinTech Saudi cybersecurity firm COGNNA raises $9.2mln to expand globally News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50738/saudi-cybersecurity-firm-cognna-raises-92mln-to-expand-globally New capital will also be used for product development, strengthening MENA presence FinTech Mbank Eyes Switzerland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50731/mbank-eyes-switzerland Such potential partnerships would allow the bank to combine its regional expertise with the innovation power and infrastructure of the Swiss financial center. FinTech Ooredoo Qatar announces srategic partnership with Oracle to deploy Oracle Alloy sovereign cloud and AI platform News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50727/ooredoo-qatar-announces-srategic-partnership-with-oracle-to-deploy-oracle-alloy-sovereign-cloud-and-ai-platform upporting Qatar’s National Digital Transformation with Next-Generation Cloud and AI Capabilities FinTech UAE puts crypto and DeFi under central bank rule News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50714/uae-puts-crypto-and-defi-under-central-bank-rule Unlicensed operations could be fined up to 1 billion dirhams, equivalent to approximately $272 million. FinTech Nasdaq Dubai welcomes USD 500mln Sukuk by Majid Al Futtaim amid strong momentum in Islamic Debt Markets News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50789/nasdaq-dubai-welcomes-usd-500mln-sukuk-by-majid-al-futtaim-amid-strong-momentum-in-islamic-debt-markets The Sukuk, maturing on 22 October 2035 with a profit rate of 4.875% Islamic Finance QIB secures global banking excellence award in London News Aggregation Team Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50755/qib-secures-global-banking-excellence-award-in-london In recent years, QIB has continued to invest in cutting-edge technologies and data-driven capabilities to provide a seamless, secure, and personalized banking experience. Islamic Finance Tokenization and digital sukuk set to transform GCC capital markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50702/tokenization-and-digital-sukuk-set-to-transform-gcc-capital-markets Fitch forecasts innovation should sweep through Islamic debt issuance in the medium to long term in the region Islamic Finance BisB named strategic banking partner for HQ Industrial project in Hidd News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50688/bisb-named-strategic-banking-partner-for-hq-industrial-project-in-hidd The partnership is designed to strengthen the industrial SME ecosystem by providing specialized financial services Islamic Finance QIB wins 3 digital innovation awards from The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50656/qib-wins-3-digital-innovation-awards-from-the-asset-triple-a-islamic-finance-awards Recognised as the ‘Best Islamic Bank for Digital Innovation’, QIB has set a benchmark in digital banking through its mobile-first strategy and continuous enhancements to the award-winning QIB Mobile App. Islamic Finance The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance signs a strategic partnership with AAOIFI to strengthen Islamic finance capacity News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50599/the-bahrain-institute-of-banking-and-finance-signs-a-strategic-partnership-with-aaoifi-to-strengthen-islamic-finance-capacity Aims to enhance the capacity and expertise of professionals within the Islamic finance industry through a range of joint initiatives Islamic Finance Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully completes sale of all treasury shares News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50550/sharjah-islamic-bank-successfully-completes-sale-of-all-treasury-shares The sale was completed shortly after the announcement of SIB’s third-quarter financial results Islamic Finance Boubyan Bank records net profit of KD 78m for the period ended September 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50531/boubyan-bank-records-net-profit-of-kd-78m-for-the-period-ended-september-2025 With this growth, the bank continues its exceptional success in sustainable growth, thus demonstrating the robustness of the bank’s financial position and its status as one of the major full-fledged banks in the Kuwaiti banking sector. Islamic Finance Qatar Islamic Bank's net profit grows by 5.8% News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50533/qatar-islamic-bankamp039s-net-profit-grows-by-58 Total assets of the Bank as at 30 September 2025 stands at $59bln representing a growth of 6.9% Islamic Finance A banking alliance of five banks grants a joint Islamic financing facility (Mudaraba) worth EGP5.2bln News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50517/a-banking-alliance-of-five-banks-grants-a-joint-islamic-financing-facility-mudaraba-worth-egp52bln To Inertia Egypt for its Jefaira North Coast Project in Ras El Hekma Islamic Finance Oman's net wealth reaches $300bln in 2024, poised for steady growth News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50801/omanamp039s-net-wealth-reaches-300bln-in-2024-poised-for-steady-growth Between 2023 and 2024, Oman’s financial wealth CAGR decreased by 0.2%, valued at $115 billion Research, Comment and Analysis Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Rankings News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50773/greenberg-traurig-recognized-in-iflr1000-2025-saudi-arabia-and-united-arab-emirates-rankings Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been listed across multiple firm and individual categories in the IFLR1000 2025's Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rankings. Research, Comment and Analysis How price intelligence can ensure the viability of premium pricing News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50758/how-price-intelligence-can-ensure-the-viability-of-premium-pricing In the luxury industry, price has always represented more than just cost. Research, Comment and Analysis Fitch Ratings affirms Gulf Bank’s long-term issuer default rating at A News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50742/fitch-ratings-affirms-gulf-bankamprsquos-long-term-issuer-default-rating-at-a With a Stable Outlook Research, Comment and Analysis Qatari Diar’s Fahad Al Jahrami on global expansion strategy News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50717/qatari-diaramprsquos-fahad-al-jahrami-on-global-expansion-strategy We want to showcase our projects and our products, and we look forward for opportunities to expand. Research, Comment and Analysis S&P Global Ratings Upgrades NBK’s Credit Rating to “A+” with a Stable Outlook News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50708/sampampp-global-ratings-upgrades-nbkamprsquos-credit-rating-to-ampldquoaamprdquo-with-a-stable-outlook Affirms that the upgrade reflects NBK’s position as the largest and most systemically important bank in Kuwait Research, Comment and Analysis GCC banks seen holding stable credit strength in 2026 despite event risks, says S&P News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50703/gcc-banks-seen-holding-stable-credit-strength-in-2026-despite-event-risks-says-sampampp In its latest report, the agency stated: “90 percent of our rating outlooks are stable and 10 percent are negative, for idiosyncratic reasons.” Research, Comment and Analysis Saudi Arabia is a pioneering nation in economic development: UNIDO director News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50694/saudi-arabia-is-a-pioneering-nation-in-economic-development-unido-director The event brought together industry leaders from around the world Research, Comment and Analysis Oman’s Economy on Growth Path: What It Means for Investors and Business Owners News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50684/omanamprsquos-economy-on-growth-path-what-it-means-for-investors-and-business-owners The Ministry of Economy focuses on identifying and addressing challenges faced by economic diversification sectors. Research, Comment and Analysis Deloitte recognized for ‘Best Social Impact Initiative’ at 2025 Future Workplace Awards News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50680/deloitte-recognized-for-amplsquobest-social-impact-initiativeamprsquo-at-2025-future-workplace-awards Held in Dubai, the awards ceremony celebrated workplace innovation and placed the spotlight on organisations shaping the future of work. Research, Comment and Analysis Goldman Sachs opens Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50780/goldman-sachs-opens-middle-east-headquarters-in-saudi-arabia According to LSEG data, the investment bank drove dealmaking activity in the region over the first three quarters of 2025, topping the M&A league table in MENA with 24 deals valued at $104 billion Investment Bank Cantor establishes Abu Dhabi office News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50764/cantor-establishes-abu-dhabi-office Ali Khalpey, Head of Middle East, Investment Banking & Capital Markets at Cantor joined earlier this year Investment Bank EFG Hermes reaches successful completion of advisory for Cherry Trading Company’s IPO on the Saudi Exchange News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50729/efg-hermes-reaches-successful-completion-of-advisory-for-cherry-trading-companyamprsquos-ipo-on-the-saudi-exchange The deal underscores grand market ambitions in equities and marks a meaningful addition to the Kingdom’s growing ECM pipeline Investment Bank JPMorgan expands in Dubai to target medium-sized firms News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50654/jpmorgan-expands-in-dubai-to-target-medium-sized-firms Global financial institutions are increasingly establishing operations in the Middle East to access oil wealth. Investment Bank MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50478/mena-dcm-breaks-all-records-nine-month-bond-issuance-hits-1259bln-sukuk-at-482bln HSBC secured the top spot in the MENA bond bookrunner ranking by LSEG’s Investment Banking Review, with $13.2 billion in related proceeds Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Opens Office in Kuwait News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50442/goldman-sachs-opens-office-in-kuwait Office Opening Deepens Partnership with Kuwait and Expands Capabilities in the Middle East Investment Bank EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Premium International for Credit Services 10th Securitization Issuance Worth EGP224mln News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50386/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-premium-international-for-credit-services-10th-securitization-issuance-worth-egp224mln This marks the tenth issuance since Premium’s inception and the fourth under the seventh securitization program Investment Bank EFG Hermes KSA Completes Advisory on the IPO of Jamjoom Fashion the Company behind the Nayomi and Mihyar brands on Nomu News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50362/efg-hermes-ksa-completes-advisory-on-the-ipo-of-jamjoom-fashion-the-company-behind-the-nayomi-and-mihyar-brands-on-nomu The offering attracted strong participation from a diverse base of high-quality local and international Qualified Investors Investment Bank EFG Hermes successfully concludes advisory as listing and financial advisor to Orascom Construction on its listing on ADX News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50305/efg-hermes-successfully-concludes-advisory-as-listing-and-financial-advisor-to-orascom-construction-on-its-listing-on-adx The trading of Orascom Construction’s shares commenced today on ADX under the ticker “ORAS” Investment Bank EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Bedaya Mortgage Finance’s seventh securitization issuance worth EGP1.56bln News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50263/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-bedaya-mortgage-financeamprsquos-seventh-securitization-issuance-worth-egp156bln The EGP 1.56 billion issuance marks Bedaya’s seventh since inception and the fifth under Capital for securitization Investment Bank ADIB strengthens ESG ratings with MSCI and sustainalytics News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50788/adib-strengthens-esg-ratings-with-msci-and-sustainalytics ADIB continues to strengthen its position as one of the highest-rated banks in the UAE and the wider region for ESG performance Planet SOS Sustainability Forum Middle East announces GARMCO as forum partner for its 2026 edition News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50761/sustainability-forum-middle-east-announces-garmco-as-forum-partner-for-its-2026-edition The Forum is held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affair Planet SOS EBRD invests US $40 mil in Infinity to accelerate renewable energy growth across Africa News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50621/ebrd-invests-us-40-mil-in-infinity-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-growth-across-africa Funds for 3 GW of renewable energy projects to advance clean energy on the continent Planet SOS Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50530/oman-arab-bank-drives-sustainable-growth-through-innovation-and-national-talent OAB has been an active supporter of national digital initiatives Planet SOS MECC to expand scope of recycling projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50514/mecc-to-expand-scope-of-recycling-projects He pointed out that the Rawdat Rashid experience is a successful model that can be applied to other areas Planet SOS Sustainable freight can deliver major CO2 cuts across GCC by 2035 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50373/sustainable-freight-can-deliver-major-co2-cuts-across-gcc-by-2035 PwC research across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also finds that electric heavy-duty truck availability in the GCC remains limited Planet SOS QatarEnergy ranked among most-valued global energy brands News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50153/qatarenergy-ranked-among-most-valued-global-energy-brands The region’s brands contributed $71.3bn to the ranking Planet SOS Emerge, Emirates Development Bank to collaborate on developing, financing solar projects in UAE News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50125/emerge-emirates-development-bank-to-collaborate-on-developing-financing-solar-projects-in-uae Through its tailored financing solutions and strategic support, EDB continues to drive innovation Planet SOS Boubyan Bank releases 2024 Annual Sustainability Report News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50101/boubyan-bank-releases-2024-annual-sustainability-report Strategic steps to reinforce Governance and Strengthen ESG Principles Planet SOS Crédit Agricole Egypt and Infinity join forces to accelerate transition to solar energy News Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50037/crampeacutedit-agricole-egypt-and-infinity-join-forces-to-accelerate-transition-to-solar-energy Through this partnership, Infinity’s customers will have access to Crédit Agricole Egypt’s solar loan Planet SOS