Managers of Wealth - Middle East http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:52:49 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP BNP Paribas WM bolsters ME private banking team with four senior hires News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50449/bnp-paribas-wm-bolsters-me-private-banking-team-with-four-senior-hires The bank continues to expand its regional footprint to support the evolving needs of clients across the region. On the Move GME announces strategic appointments of James Martin as Chief Growth Officer and Kevin O’Reilly as Head of Commodities News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50455/gme-announces-strategic-appointments-of-james-martin-as-chief-growth-officer-and-kevin-oamprsquoreilly-as-head-of-commodities These strategic appointments strengthen GME’s leadership team and support the exchange’s continued growth On the Move EFG Expands South Asia Team in Singapore with Senior Hires from First Abu Dhabi Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50426/efg-expands-south-asia-team-in-singapore-with-senior-hires-from-first-abu-dhabi-bank Both executives are based in Singapore, with Nimkar reporting to GSA Market Group Head Ravi Ramakrishnan, and Batra reporting to Market Head Hussain Poonawalla. On the Move Emirates Growth Fund appoints Khalifa Al Hajeri as Chief Executive Officer News Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50432/emirates-growth-fund-appoints-khalifa-al-hajeri-as-chief-executive-officer This appointment marks a pivotal moment in EGF’s journey to empower the UAE’s SMEs and advance the country’s strategic economic priorities On the Move Dentons strengthens UAE Corporate team with the appointment of Ramy Ramadan as a partner in Dubai News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50414/dentons-strengthens-uae-corporate-team-with-the-appointment-of-ramy-ramadan-as-a-partner-in-dubai Ramy brings over a decade of cross-border M&A and corporate expertise from Washington DC and Dubai On the Move FAB Private Banking names new SG head News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50406/fab-private-banking-names-new-sg-head The Abu Dhabi bank has a new Singapore-based private banking head, following the departure of its previous Asia chief. On the Move Mirabaud appoints new Middle East CEO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50407/mirabaud-appoints-new-middle-east-ceo The Swiss banking group is refreshing its regional leadership to expand its footprint in the Middle East and capture untapped sources of wealth. On the Move SentinelOne appoints Ana Pinczuk as President of Product & Technology News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50412/sentinelone-appoints-ana-pinczuk-as-president-of-product-ampamp-technology Pinczuk is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience On the Move Arqaam Capital announces appointment of former MEIRA Chief Executive Officer, Paolo Casamassima News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50403/arqaam-capital-announces-appointment-of-former-meira-chief-executive-officer-paolo-casamassima In his two-year tenure at MEIRA, Paolo transformed the association into a leading force for investor relations in the Middle East On the Move Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Advisory Group continues expansion In Middle East News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50388/alvarez-ampamp-marsalamprsquos-global-transaction-advisory-group-continues-expansion-in-middle-east The practice welcomes Managing Director Uthman Al-Basri, in Abu Dhabi On the Move HSBC tightens AML controls with Middle East exit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50445/hsbc-tightens-aml-controls-with-middle-east-exit The affected clients, spanning Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon, and Egypt, have already begun receiving closure notices. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CMA approves Bidaya Finance’s public sukuk program worth up to SAR 1bln News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50446/cma-approves-bidaya-financeamprsquos-public-sukuk-program-worth-up-to-sar-1bln In its statement, the CMA confirmed that the prospectus will be published prior to the subscription period Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE: Abu Dhabi court orders five to repay over Dh631,000 in banking scam News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50439/uae-abu-dhabi-court-orders-five-to-repay-over-dh631000-in-banking-scam Court also awards victim Dh30,000 in damages for material and moral harm Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Bank Dhofar signs digital banking pact with Social Protection Fund News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50440/bank-dhofar-signs-digital-banking-pact-with-social-protection-fund Strategic partnerships with international firms have further strengthened its infrastructure, while artificial intelligence tools continue to enhance security and innovation. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Gulf Bank signs partnership agreement with the Institute of Banking Studies News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50431/gulf-bank-signs-partnership-agreement-with-the-institute-of-banking-studies Partnership to train and prepare employees as part of bank’s transition to a Sharia-compliant bank Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE’s FTA reports record corporate tax filings, cites these factors News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50433/uaeamprsquos-fta-reports-record-corporate-tax-filings-cites-these-factors The FTA DG said the high level of voluntary compliance reflected growing tax awareness among business sector and the efficiency of the EmaraTax digital platform Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance GCC Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors meet with IMF Managing Director News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50422/gcc-finance-ministers-central-bank-governors-meet-with-imf-managing-director This was clearly demonstrated by the progress made in implementing the North Field expansion project in Qatar Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egyptian Pound Continues Upward Trend against US Dollar News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50415/egyptian-pound-continues-upward-trend-against-us-dollar The US Dollar is trading at EGP 47.79 (buy) and EGP 47.93 (sell) at the Central Bank, confirming the ongoing strength of the Egyptian Pound relative to recent months. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Saudi regulator launches consultation to open main stock market to all non-resident foreign investors News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50418/saudi-regulator-launches-consultation-to-open-main-stock-market-to-all-non-resident-foreign-investors If approved, the draft would scrap the Qualified Foreign Investor system in the main stock market, enabling all foreign investors to participate without meeting eligibility rules Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Arab National Bank to redeem $750mln sukuk due 2030 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50410/arab-national-bank-to-redeem-750mln-sukuk-due-2030 The sukuk was issued on 28 October 2020 with a 10-year maturity Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance BankDhofar showcases comprehensive home finance solutions at Urban October 2025 News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50452/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 Retail Banking QNB posts net profit of QR12.8bn for nine-month period News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50454/qnb-posts-net-profit-of-qr128bn-for-nine-month-period Operating Income increased by 9% to reach QR33.3bn ($9.1bn)which reflects the Group’s ability to maintain successful growth across a range of revenue sources. Retail Banking Egyptian Banks Hike Administrative Fees News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50437/egyptian-banks-hike-administrative-fees Major Egyptian banks increase account, card, and statement fees amid rising operating costs. Retail Banking Wio Bank deposits cross Dh50 billion as digital banking accelerates in UAE News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50441/wio-bank-deposits-cross-dh50-billion-as-digital-banking-accelerates-in-uae Digital-first bank hits milestone under three years since launch in the UAE Retail Banking Kuwait’s banking sector posts profit growth in first half of 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50427/kuwaitamprsquos-banking-sector-posts-profit-growth-in-first-half-of-2025 Among the nine banks, six reported profit increases, while three experienced declines compared to the same period last year. Retail Banking NBK named ‘Leading Corporate for Investor Relations in Kuwait’ News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50428/nbk-named-amplsquoleading-corporate-for-investor-relations-in-kuwaitamprsquo Amir Hanna receives Best Investor Relations Professional in Kuwait award Retail Banking Mastercard and Tiqmo Partnership Drives Saudi Digital Shift, Focusing on Network and Financial Inclusion News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50423/mastercard-and-tiqmo-partnership-drives-saudi-digital-shift-focusing-on-network-and-financial-inclusion As part of this commitment, Mastercard invested in its Mastercard Gateway infrastructure within Saudi Arabia. Retail Banking Warba Bank launches first digital “Easy Finance” in Kuwait for domestic workers News Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50424/warba-bank-launches-first-digital-ampldquoeasy-financeamprdquo-in-kuwait-for-domestic-workers An initiative supporting financial inclusion with easy financing and flexible repayment plans Retail Banking UAE banks failing to meet customer expectations, PwC report finds News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50397/uae-banks-failing-to-meet-customer-expectations-pwc-report-finds Complaints include poor response to fraudulent transactions and call centre issues Retail Banking Kuwait hires banks for first dollar debt sale in eight years News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50398/kuwait-hires-banks-for-first-dollar-debt-sale-in-eight-years In June Kuwait invited proposals from banks to raise $6.6 billion from global markets. Retail Banking Abu Dhabi's Bada Al Jubail Stands Out as the First Choice for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Buyers News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50450/abu-dhabiamp039s-bada-al-jubail-stands-out-as-the-first-choice-for-ultra-high-net-worth-buyers This chapter is about recognition and growth extending Bada's influence Alternative Investments Dubai-based finance company heading to the JSE News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50447/dubai-based-finance-company-heading-to-the-jse The Dubai-based company enables access to financial services for millions of underbanked individuals across 38 countries. Alternative Investments Saudi wealth fund PIF prices €800mln 3-year, €850mln 7-year green bond News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50448/saudi-wealth-fund-pif-prices-ampeuro800mln-3-year-ampeuro850mln-7-year-green-bond The total orderbook peaked over €6.9 billion, excluding JLM interest Alternative Investments Arabian Development Company, has announced a bold new expansion plan in the Egyptian real estate market News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50436/arabian-development-company-has-announced-a-bold-new-expansion-plan-in-the-egyptian-real-estate-market He also pointed out that Egypt stands out as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region Alternative Investments Standard Chartered’s Future of Trade report reveals a complex, yet compelling outlook beyond tariffs News Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50421/standard-charteredamprsquos-future-of-trade-report-reveals-a-complex-yet-compelling-outlook-beyond-tariffs Global corporates are not only looking at tariffs; emerging technologies and global economic growth are equally important key drivers of global trade Alternative Investments Bahrain’s 8-year long sukuk, 12-year bond launched, raising a combined $2.5bln News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50419/bahrainamprsquos-8-year-long-sukuk-12-year-bond-launched-raising-a-combined-25bln The offering will be listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investments Dubai's property boom to continue despite rising prices, Property Finder CEO tells The Hustle News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50420/dubaiamp039s-property-boom-to-continue-despite-rising-prices-property-finder-ceo-tells-the-hustle Unlimited land supply, population growth will sustain market, says Michael Lahyani Alternative Investments DMCC launches wealth hub to support family office and private capital expansion in Dubai News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50409/dmcc-launches-wealth-hub-to-support-family-office-and-private-capital-expansion-in-dubai DMCC launches wealth hub to support family office and private capital expansion in Dubai, inauguration attended by uae ministries of investment and economy, emirates nbd and deloitte Alternative Investments Knight Frank: $1.4bln of private capital targets Egypt’s residential market as demand surges News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50411/knight-frank-14bln-of-private-capital-targets-egyptamprsquos-residential-market-as-demand-surges Under Strict Embargo until 30 September 2025 at 12:30 Pm Egypt Time Alternative Investments Tickmill partners with Mashreq Bank News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50392/tickmill-partners-with-mashreq-bank To launch new local payment method in the UAE Alternative Investments Blackstone and Lunate Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in GCC Logistics News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50444/blackstone-and-lunate-announce-strategic-partnership-to-invest-in-gcc-logistics Partnership to create GLIDE, a platform targeting US$5 billion of high-quality warehouses across the GCC Wealth & Asset Management Apex Group partners with Wealthbrix to power independent, next-gen wealth management from DIFC News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50443/apex-group-partners-with-wealthbrix-to-power-independent-next-gen-wealth-management-from-difc This partnership highlights Apex Group’s continued expansion in the Middle East and reinforces its role as the partner of choice for innovative wealth and asset managers operating in a highly regulated jurisdiction. Wealth & Asset Management Dubai’s Rising Role in the Global Private Capital Landscape News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50408/dubaiamprsquos-rising-role-in-the-global-private-capital-landscape Tracing Dubai’s emergence as a hub for global private capital. Wealth & Asset Management ABK Capital DIFC adds LGT Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. as a new international partner News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50413/abk-capital-difc-adds-lgt-bank-switzerland-ltd-as-a-new-international-partner To develop a strategic offering for its regional clients Wealth & Asset Management Family offices must balance legacy with digital-first investing, says IQ-EQ GCCO News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50400/family-offices-must-balance-legacy-with-digital-first-investing-says-iq-eq-gcco GCCO Richard Surrency on how fund managers in the Gulf are navigating demands for operational excellence, sustainability, and a stronger local presence Wealth & Asset Management Citi Wealth releases 2025 Global Family Office Report News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50366/citi-wealth-releases-2025-global-family-office-report The report was compiled by Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group, which works with over 1,800 family offices worldwide Wealth & Asset Management M2 Repositions as Digital Asset Wealth Management Platform for High-Net-Worth, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50323/m2-repositions-as-digital-asset-wealth-management-platform-for-high-net-worth-family-offices-and-institutional-investors This strategic evolution comes amid rising global demand for institutional-grade access to the digital asset economy. Wealth & Asset Management HSBC sharpens focus on affluent segment with first Middle East wealth centre in the UAE News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50325/hsbc-sharpens-focus-on-affluent-segment-with-first-middle-east-wealth-centre-in-the-uae New state-of-the-art wealth centre to support UAE’s growing affluent sector Wealth & Asset Management FirstCape selects FNZ as it consolidates JBWere NZ’s wealth management platform and custodian News Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50316/firstcape-selects-fnz-as-it-consolidates-jbwere-nzamprsquos-wealth-management-platform-and-custodian JBWere NZ CEO Craig Patrick says the decision marks a significant step in the long-term strategy to continue delivering client-centric solutions. Wealth & Asset Management Lombard Odier: 81% of ME next gen heirs plan to ditch parents’ wealth advisors News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50302/lombard-odier-81-of-me-next-gen-heirs-plan-to-ditch-parentsamprsquo-wealth-advisors With succession talks still stalled in many families, young Middle East heirs are signalling a sharp shift toward digital platforms and new advisors. Wealth & Asset Management Experts at FinTech Forward 2025 highlight Bahrain’s innovation and regulation News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50451/experts-at-fintech-forward-2025-highlight-bahrainamprsquos-innovation-and-regulation The event brought together regional and global leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the fintech ecosystem. FinTech QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for a new digital bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50456/qnb-group-receives-central-bank-of-egypt-license-approval-for-a-new-digital-bank ezbank will combine advanced digital technology with international best practices to offer seamless financial services to a broad customer base FinTech How Online Marketplaces Face Escalating Fraud Threats News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50435/how-online-marketplaces-face-escalating-fraud-threats Cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technologies including AI to perpetrate these schemes creating significant financial and reputational damage. FinTech Wio Bank surpasses AED 50bln in deposits as digital banking adoption accelerates News Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50430/wio-bank-surpasses-aed-50bln-in-deposits-as-digital-banking-adoption-accelerates Deposits nearly doubled year-on-year, reflecting growing demand for digital-first banking FinTech Saudi Arabia to serve as regional HQ for fintech growth, says Paymentology CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50434/saudi-arabia-to-serve-as-regional-hq-for-fintech-growth-says-paymentology-ceo Saudi Arabia has set ambitious fintech targets under its Vision 2030 agenda FinTech UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50417/uae-to-launch-first-centre-of-excellence-for-artificial-intelligence The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of the UAE’s AI sovereignty, ensuring national control over critical components of the AI value chain FinTech Tarabut Opens Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Drive Open Banking Growth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50405/tarabut-opens-regional-headquarters-in-riyadh-to-drive-open-banking-growth The new headquarters anchors Saudi-focused product development and client delivery, reinforcing Tarabut’s role as the technology infrastructure and intelligence layer for open banking in the Kingdom. FinTech Qatar expanding its role in supporting digital innovation regionally, globally News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50381/qatar-expanding-its-role-in-supporting-digital-innovation-regionally-globally Regarding technology leadership he noted that "Qatar has shown what we can achieve with industry innovation FinTech Telr Payment Gateway partners with Kema to drive next-gen payment solutions News Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50351/telr-payment-gateway-partners-with-kema-to-drive-next-gen-payment-solutions This collaboration combines Telr’s comprehensive payment solutions with Kema’s agile platform, empowering merchants to build and scale world-class payment experiences with just a few clicks FinTech Citi Deploys Advanced AI Tools Across UAE and Middle East & Africa Operations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50324/citi-deploys-advanced-ai-tools-across-uae-and-middle-east-ampamp-africa-operations The suite of AI tools is designed to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency across various functions within the bank. FinTech Bahrain: Flooss appoints SICO to structure $10mln sukuk issuance News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50453/bahrain-flooss-appoints-sico-to-structure-10mln-sukuk-issuance This transaction reflects ongoing efforts to advance shariah compliant capital markets instruments in the kingdom Islamic Finance Oman’s Islamic finance sector to top $40bn amid regulatory reforms, sukuk growth: Fitch News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50380/omanamprsquos-islamic-finance-sector-to-top-40bn-amid-regulatory-reforms-sukuk-growth-fitch In the UAE the industry surpassed $285 billion in assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025, supported by strong demand and a deepening sukuk market, another Fitch report stated. Islamic Finance Sohar Islamic reaffirms commitment to Islamic finance as main sponsor of the 3rd Zakat Forum in Salalah News Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50382/sohar-islamic-reaffirms-commitment-to-islamic-finance-as-main-sponsor-of-the-3rd-zakat-forum-in-salalah Reaffirming its role as a trusted partner in promoting Islamic finance and fostering meaningful dialogue on issues of social and economic importance Islamic Finance Saudi-listed Elm renews $133mln credit facility with Al Rajhi Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50368/saudi-listed-elm-renews-133mln-credit-facility-with-al-rajhi-bank The loan will be used to finance working capital and issuance of bank guarantees Islamic Finance Emirates Islamic issues world’s first sustainability-linked financing sukuk of $500 million News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50334/emirates-islamic-issues-worldamprsquos-first-sustainability-linked-financing-sukuk-of-500-million Landmark issuance garnered significant global investor interest, underscoring the growing appeal of sustainable Islamic finance Islamic Finance Egypt: Faisal Islamic Bank’s consolidated drop 78.6% YoY in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50322/egypt-faisal-islamic-bankamprsquos-consolidated-drop-786-yoy-in-h1-2025 Meanwhile, net interest income went up to EGP 5.399 billion from EGP 4.625 billion Islamic Finance Sohar International & Sohar Islamic introduce new housing finance product for GCC nationals and expatriates News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50265/sohar-international-ampamp-sohar-islamic-introduce-new-housing-finance-product-for-gcc-nationals-and-expatriates To Support Homebuyers and Investors in Oman Islamic Finance Al Baraka Islamic Bank signs strategic partnership with “Dhaman” News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50257/al-baraka-islamic-bank-signs-strategic-partnership-with-ampldquodhamanamprdquo With the Aim of Enhancing Trade Finance and Expanding International Partnerships Islamic Finance Al Baraka Islamic Bank returns to Q2 profitability News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50215/al-baraka-islamic-bank-returns-to-q2-profitability The bank posted a net profit after tax of BD0.1 million in three-month period ended June 30 2025 compared to a net loss of BD1.5 million last year Islamic Finance ADIB Capital launches ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50187/adib-capital-launches-adib-islamic-trade-opportunities-fund Targeting low duration diversified trade opportunities in developed markets Islamic Finance MENA startup funding hits $3.5 billion in September 2025, lifting Q3 total to $4.5 billion News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50429/mena-startup-funding-hits-35-billion-in-september-2025-lifting-q3-total-to-45-billion This reflects a broader trend across MENA, where hybrid business models are emerging Research, Comment and Analysis CBB’s GP15 Programme Shapes Bahrain’s Future Leaders News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50425/cbbamprsquos-gp15-programme-shapes-bahrainamprsquos-future-leaders Fifteen Bahraini graduates begin the Central Bank’s inaugural GP15 journey Research, Comment and Analysis Business education in the Middle East News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50396/business-education-in-the-middle-east Between global recognition and local reinvention Research, Comment and Analysis Boston Consulting Group expands in Egypt with larger office in Cairo Festival City News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50399/boston-consulting-group-expands-in-egypt-with-larger-office-in-cairo-festival-city The consulting firm also works with private equity funds on mergers & acquisitions and value creation. Research, Comment and Analysis HSBC Qatar graduates complete global induction programme News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50390/hsbc-qatar-graduates-complete-global-induction-programme The programme also deepened their understanding of HSBC’s ambition Research, Comment and Analysis World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50367/world-nears-quarter-million-crypto-millionaires-in-historic-wealth-boom This significant growth coincides with a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting US President and First Lady. Research, Comment and Analysis The financial sector in Saudi Arabia: A decade of achievements News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50364/the-financial-sector-in-saudi-arabia-a-decade-of-achievements In terms of asset growth, banking assets nearly doubled over the past ten years Research, Comment and Analysis UAE seeks to increase number of startups to more than 2mln by 2031: MOE News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50355/uae-seeks-to-increase-number-of-startups-to-more-than-2mln-by-2031-moe UAE today hosts more than 1.2mln companies, of which around one million are owned by entrepreneurs, representing nearly 94% of the total Research, Comment and Analysis PwC announces talent, infrastructure and community investments in Saudi business News Aggregation Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50342/pwc-announces-talent-infrastructure-and-community-investments-in-saudi-business The Kingdom has always been at the heart of our business, and we will continue to create lasting impact for our clients and communities. Research, Comment and Analysis Trade policies, regional coordination key to GCC’s economic resilience: KPMG News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50331/trade-policies-regional-coordination-key-to-gccamprsquos-economic-resilience-kpmg Its customs union agreement eliminated intra-GCC tariffs, unified external tariffs, and eased trade restrictions. Research, Comment and Analysis 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 SNB Capital reaches a landmark milestone of successfully closing 100 investment banking transaction milestone News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50232/snb-capital-reaches-a-landmark-milestone-of-successfully-closing-100-investment-banking-transaction-milestone Among these 100 transactions are some of the most significant deals in the region and internationally Investment Bank Investment Banking Surge in the GCC: From Oil to Assets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50059/investment-banking-surge-in-the-gcc-from-oil-to-assets From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint to the United Arab Emirates’ digital and green ambitions Investment Bank EIB, Banque Misr to help Egypt-based SMEs post-COVID-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49968/eib-banque-misr-to-help-egypt-based-smes-post-covid-19 The EIB financing forms part of the EIB contribution to the Team Europe response to the COVID-19 crisis in the European Union partner countries. Investment Bank EFG Hermes advises on the signing of landmark $190mln investment in Alameda Healthcare by DPI News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49940/efg-hermes-advises-on-the-signing-of-landmark-190mln-investment-in-alameda-healthcare-by-dpi This transaction marks Egypt’s largest private equity healthcare investment to date, reinforcing investor confidence in backing fast-growing platforms in Egypt Investment Bank Eurasian Development Bank raises funds on the UAE Capital Market to finance its investment projects in Central Asia News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49930/eurasian-development-bank-raises-funds-on-the-uae-capital-market-to-finance-its-investment-projects-in-central-asia This pioneering issuance of AED 200 million was arranged by FAB in partnership with ADFD Investment Bank 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 Qatar-based GAB becomes the first accreditation body from the MENA region to sign APAC's MRA for GHG Accreditation News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49872/qatar-based-gab-becomes-the-first-accreditation-body-from-the-mena-region-to-sign-apacamp039s-mra-for-ghg-accreditation Positions GAB as a key enabler in the MENA region for climate accountability and sustainability practices aligned with international standards Planet SOS NBK wins best bank for sustainable finance in Kuwait by Global Finance News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49818/nbk-wins-best-bank-for-sustainable-finance-in-kuwait-by-global-finance Affirming its ESG leadership in Kuwait’s banking sector Planet SOS Gulf Bank completes sustainability governance infrastructure News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49086/gulf-bank-completes-sustainability-governance-infrastructure Reinforcing its environmental and social commitments Planet SOS Ahlibank reaffirms its Commitment to sustainability through the installation of solar energy systems at its headquarters News Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48977/ahlibank-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-sustainability-through-the-installation-of-solar-energy-systems-at-its-headquarters This initiative is a milestone in the bank’s efforts to further its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives Planet SOS MENA’s transformative role in climate adaptation News Aggregation Team Friday, December 27, 2024 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48961/menaamprsquos-transformative-role-in-climate-adaptation This would translate to summer heat in parts of Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq intensifying by up to 8 C by 2100, highlighting the dire implications of inaction for one of the world’s hottest regions. 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