Managers of Wealth - Middle East http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:50:22 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Abu Dhabi's IHC names leaders for investment platform 2PointZero Group News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50634/abu-dhabiamp039s-ihc-names-leaders-for-investment-platform-2pointzero-group 2PointZero Group was created last month through the merger of the IHC's portfolio companies 2PointZero, Multiply Group and Ghitha Holding On the Move A Rothschild director in London took a promotion at HSBC in the Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50629/a-rothschild-director-in-london-took-a-promotion-at-hsbc-in-the-middle-east HSBC recently lost a few senior bankers in its Saudi. On the Move Deutsche Bank strengthens investment banking team with new DCM director News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50620/deutsche-bank-strengthens-investment-banking-team-with-new-dcm-director Deutsche Bank, which caters to its clients in CEEMEA from Dubai and London, is actively expanding its Investment Banking division On the Move Reed Smith strengthens corporate practice with new partner addition in the Middle East News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50624/reed-smith-strengthens-corporate-practice-with-new-partner-addition-in-the-middle-east New hire follows the firm’s recent opening in Riyadh On the Move J.P. Morgan Private Bank names Selim Elgen as Managing Director and Market Head for the United Arab Emirates News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50613/jp-morgan-private-bank-names-selim-elgen-as-managing-director-and-market-head-for-the-united-arab-emirates Elgen is a seasoned industry professional, joining J.P. Morgan with over 31 years of experience in the banking sector. On the Move Wael Khoury named Doha Ambassador of human capital ecosystem Transform News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50617/wael-khoury-named-doha-ambassador-of-human-capital-ecosystem-transform Headquartered in the US and operating globally, Transform is an ecosystem that connects leaders, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors that are active in the domains of human capital, human resources, and the future of work. On the Move KKR expands ME wealth push with new senior hire in Dubai News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50601/kkr-expands-me-wealth-push-with-new-senior-hire-in-dubai The firm is building a diversified regional team spanning investment, capital raising and client coverage. On the Move Grant Thornton adds three members to partner team in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50572/grant-thornton-adds-three-members-to-partner-team-in-saudi-arabia Over the years, Al Ali has led several high-ranked roles On the Move Invest Bank appoints Ali Sajwani as Chief Human Capital Officer News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50578/invest-bank-appoints-ali-sajwani-as-chief-human-capital-officer He joins Invest Bank at a defining moment, as the institution continues its journey to become more agile, future-fit, and talent-driven On the Move NBB appoints new group Chief Operating Officer News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50540/nbb-appoints-new-group-chief-operating-officer Mustafa brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector On the Move Russia to remove UAE from tax haven blacklist Jan 1 News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50643/russia-to-remove-uae-from-tax-haven-blacklist-jan-1 The new agreement regulates the procedure for taxing the profit (income) of all residents of the two countries Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance QNB to modernise national surveillance infrastructure News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50590/qnb-to-modernise-national-surveillance-infrastructure This partnership with QNB represents a milestone in national infrastructure modernization. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBK reports drop in money supply News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50582/cbk-reports-drop-in-money-supply The report noted that total assets of local banks decreased 0.4 percent in September Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Most GCC central banks cut key rates; Kuwait holds rates steady News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50577/most-gcc-central-banks-cut-key-rates-kuwait-holds-rates-steady Divided Fed backs 2nd quarter-point rate cut of 2025 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Government Approves Draft Tax Treaty with Oman News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50571/government-approves-draft-tax-treaty-with-oman The tax relief provided by the treaty for businesses Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE Central Bank plans comprehensive regulation for telemarketing financial products and services News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50558/uae-central-bank-plans-comprehensive-regulation-for-telemarketing-financial-products-and-services New system will introduce strict requirements designed to protect consumers Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Saudi CMA makes changes in investment accounts rule to woo foreigners News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50552/saudi-cma-makes-changes-in-investment-accounts-rule-to-woo-foreigners CMA said these changes aim to facilitate access for a broader base of foreign investors Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBE and Foreign Ministry launch ‘Open Your Account in Egypt’ initiative News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50541/cbe-and-foreign-ministry-launch-amplsquoopen-your-account-in-egyptamprsquo-initiative The signing of the cooperation protocol was witnessed by senior officials Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance QFC Chief Legal Officer named among Legal 500 GC Powerlist Middle East 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50535/qfc-chief-legal-officer-named-among-legal-500-gc-powerlist-middle-east-2025 The recognition honours the region’s leading General Counsel and senior in-house lawyers for their exceptional leadership, achievements, and influence in the legal profession. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Gulf Bank highlights the advancement of fraud and cyberattacks News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50536/gulf-bank-highlights-the-advancement-of-fraud-and-cyberattacks The two-and-a-half-hour session underscored the Bank’s ongoing efforts to foster a security-conscious culture and strengthen resilience across all levels of the organization. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE residents can now track and improve their credit score in real-time News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50648/uae-residents-can-now-track-and-improve-their-credit-score-in-real-time What was once a technical process hidden behind lending decisions is now being brought directly to consumers’ fingertips Retail Banking Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50650/mastercardamprsquos-prakriti-singh-on-integrating-stablecoins-into-mainstream-commerce Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh outlines how the agreement with Circle could reshape cross-border payments, remittances, and digital trade Retail Banking QIIG, PayLater ink deal to offer Shari’a-compliant payment solutions News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50640/qiig-paylater-ink-deal-to-offer-shariamprsquoa-compliant-payment-solutions This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing flexible and ethical payment solutions for QIIG customers across Qatar. Retail Banking CBI reports pre-tax net profit of AED 109m for the first nine months of 2025 News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50645/cbi-reports-pre-tax-net-profit-of-aed-109m-for-the-first-nine-months-of-2025 The Bank reported the first nine months and Q3’25 pre-tax profit of AED 109 million and AED 16 million respectively Retail Banking SAB’s new instant account opening service empowers SMEs News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50632/sabamprsquos-new-instant-account-opening-service-empowers-smes It supports the bank’s ongoing efforts to advance Vision 2030 by helping businesses grow and contribute to economic diversification. Retail Banking National Bank of Oman prices $450mln AT1 bond at 6.625% News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50633/national-bank-of-oman-prices-450mln-at1-bond-at-6625 Final order book topped $1.5bln Retail Banking GIB reports 11% increase in net income attributable to shareholders of the bank News Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50635/gib-reports-11-increase-in-net-income-attributable-to-shareholders-of-the-bank For the three months ending September 30th 2025, net profit attributable to shareholders reached $48.0 million, a 27% increase from $37.9 million in the same period last year Retail Banking Commercial Bank sweeps major titles at TAB Global MEA Awards News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50637/commercial-bank-sweeps-major-titles-at-tab-global-mea-awards Through integrated platforms and intelligent liquidity solutions, the Bank helps businesses optimise performance and manage cash flows seamlessly across borders. Retail Banking Al Salam Bank delivers record profitability accelerating regional growth and innovation News Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50638/al-salam-bank-delivers-record-profitability-accelerating-regional-growth-and-innovation Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 37.5% year-on-year to USD 154.3 million Retail Banking Bank ABC Group reports net profit of US$204 million for first nine months of 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50628/bank-abc-group-reports-net-profit-of-us204-million-for-first-nine-months-of-2025 The Group stated that its positive performance reflects growth in core business revenues Retail Banking Emirati Arkan debuts in Egyptian market with EGP 10bn SLCITI News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50647/emirati-arkan-debuts-in-egyptian-market-with-egp-10bn-slciti The company noted that this step is consistent with its ambitious vision to expand its investment portfolio Alternative Investments Credit granted by banks in Oman increases by 7.3% News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50649/credit-granted-by-banks-in-oman-increases-by-73 These banks’ investments in foreign securities also increased by 21.6 percent to reach OMR2.6 billion by the end of September 2025. Alternative Investments Saudi Arabia scales back salary premiums for foreign talent, recruiters say News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50651/saudi-arabia-scales-back-salary-premiums-for-foreign-talent-recruiters-say Salary premiums for foreign recruits reduced amid cost-cutting drive, increased competition Alternative Investments Saudi’s Derayah Financial secures $133mln credit facility News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50652/saudiamprsquos-derayah-financial-secures-133mln-credit-facility The facility will finance the expansion of Derayah’s brokerage services Alternative Investments Off-plan sales dominate Dubai’s residential market in Q3 amid record transaction volumes News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50641/off-plan-sales-dominate-dubaiamprsquos-residential-market-in-q3-amid-record-transaction-volumes Dubai’s residential property market continued its upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, with off-plan sales emerging as the clear driver of growth. Alternative Investments Digital readiness is the backbone of resilient financial markets in the GCC News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50642/digital-readiness-is-the-backbone-of-resilient-financial-markets-in-the-gcc In the GCC today, that readiness is becoming the checkpoint for investor trust. Alternative Investments Qatar records budget deficit of $373m as revenue dips News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50644/qatar-records-budget-deficit-of-373m-as-revenue-dips Total revenue fell 4 percent year-on-year in the quarter from the prior year period, to 49.2 billion riyals, while spending was at 50.6 billion riyals Alternative Investments Saudi real estate market transforms on back of government projects, policy reforms News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50636/saudi-real-estate-market-transforms-on-back-of-government-projects-policy-reforms Sessions covered emerging trends such as biotech cities, advanced HVAC systems, and evolving definitions of luxury. Alternative Investments QSE index closes lower News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50639/qse-index-closes-lower Shares of 13 companies rose during the session Alternative Investments Egypt keen to expand Arab private-sector investment in energy, mining: Petroleum Minister News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50625/egypt-keen-to-expand-arab-private-sector-investment-in-energy-mining-petroleum-minister Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, the forum featured a ministerial session titled “Prospects of Trade and Investment Relations between Egypt and GCC Countries.” Alternative Investments Preservation to purpose: A new era of wealth planning in the Middle East News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50646/preservation-to-purpose-a-new-era-of-wealth-planning-in-the-middle-east With one of the world’s largest intergenerational wealth transitions underway, Middle Eastern families are combining tradition, innovation, and purpose to ensure their legacies endure Wealth & Asset Management Hoxton Wealth partners with Squirrel Education for student training day News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50602/hoxton-wealth-partners-with-squirrel-education-for-student-training-day It led a session on the positive impact that planners can have on people’s lives Wealth & Asset Management Bentley Reid announces Dubai office opening News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50586/bentley-reid-announces-dubai-office-opening DFSA Category 4 licence allows Bentley Reid to arrange and advise on its holistic wealth management services from DIFC Wealth & Asset Management Standard Chartered Global Private Bank expands flagship Global Families Network Forum with Next Gen Programme News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50587/standard-chartered-global-private-bank-expands-flagship-global-families-network-forum-with-next-gen-programme 90 UHNW families from over 30 markets gathered for 2-day event in the UAE Wealth & Asset Management Barclays strengthens Middle East presence with strategic expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50547/barclays-strengthens-middle-east-presence-with-strategic-expansion-into-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia Barclays’ expansion into KSA advances the bank’s strategic growth across the Middle East Wealth & Asset Management Global Finance Names The World’s Best Private Banks 2026 News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50537/global-finance-names-the-worldamprsquos-best-private-banks-2026 Global Finance’s editorial board selected the winners for the Private Bank Awards with input from executives and industry insiders. Wealth & Asset Management KFH Wins MENA Most Innovative Private Bank Award News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50538/kfh-wins-mena-most-innovative-private-bank-award At MEED's MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025 Wealth & Asset Management Emirates Investment Bank Partners with Avaloq to Modernize Its Wealth and Investment Management Operations in Dubai News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50529/emirates-investment-bank-partners-with-avaloq-to-modernize-its-wealth-and-investment-management-operations-in-dubai This will help the bank to scale its services and deliver a highly personalized, data-driven wealth management experience. Wealth & Asset Management NBK Wealth receives ‘Outstanding Private Bank for High-Net-Worth Clients’ award News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50494/nbk-wealth-receives-amplsquooutstanding-private-bank-for-high-net-worth-clientsamprsquo-award As part of Private Banker International’s Global Wealth Awards ceremony in Singapore Wealth & Asset Management UBS opens new advisory office in Abu Dhabi News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50490/ubs-opens-new-advisory-office-in-abu-dhabi The Swiss banking giant has been present in the region for over 60 years. Wealth & Asset Management Saudi startup Lean Technologies plans IPO, to expand beyond open banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50627/saudi-startup-lean-technologies-plans-ipo-to-expand-beyond-open-banking Firm explores remittances, cross-border payments, alternative credit FinTech Saudi Arabia up 5 places in IMD digital competitiveness ranking News Aggregation Team Friday, November 07, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50611/saudi-arabia-up-5-places-in-imd-digital-competitiveness-ranking Saudi Arabia ranked 26th in the Knowledge pillar, FinTech BBK Becomes First GCC Bank to Join Binance Link Program, Marking Milestone in Digital Finance Innovation News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50605/bbk-becomes-first-gcc-bank-to-join-binance-link-program-marking-milestone-in-digital-finance-innovation The partnership is pending final regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain FinTech NBK is redefining future of finance by integrating digital services into people’s lives: Al-Kharafi News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50580/nbk-is-redefining-future-of-finance-by-integrating-digital-services-into-peopleamprsquos-lives-al-kharafi Al-Kharafi participates in panel discussion at fourth edition of the MoneyTech Summit FinTech dnata and Visa unveil exclusive benefits for GCC’s wealthy travellers News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50566/dnata-and-visa-unveil-exclusive-benefits-for-gccamprsquos-wealthy-travellers Partner establishments will be integrated into Visa’s concierge and benefits platforms, which serve as sophisticated and personalized travel and lifestyle channels for this customer segment. FinTech UAE and Turkish central banks ‘deepen’ payments and fintech connections News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50556/uae-and-turkish-central-banks-amplsquodeepenamprsquo-payments-and-fintech-connections The MoUs are in addition to a bilateral currency swap agreement between the UAE’s dirham and Turkey’s lira. FinTech MoneyGram and myZoi partner to drive financial inclusion across the UAE News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50559/moneygram-and-myzoi-partner-to-drive-financial-inclusion-across-the-uae By combining myZoi’s purpose-driven technology with MoneyGram’s global, omni-channel network, the partnership will broaden access to digital-first, low-cost remittance options. FinTech UAE family offices turn to AI and digital assets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50555/uae-family-offices-turn-to-ai-and-digital-assets This indicates a strong inclination toward digital diversification and a willingness to explore new forms of value creation in an increasingly connected economy. FinTech Empowering SMEs: Sohar International’s enhanced corporate mobile app becomes a full-fledged financial command centre News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50539/empowering-smes-sohar-internationalamprsquos-enhanced-corporate-mobile-app-becomes-a-full-fledged-financial-command-centre Reaffirming its commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence FinTech Zain ranks first in the regional telecom sector in Forbes “World’s Best Employers” list News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50532/zain-ranks-first-in-the-regional-telecom-sector-in-forbes-ampldquoworldamprsquos-best-employersamprdquo-list Ranked first in Kuwait and among top three employers in the Middle East FinTech 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 LSEG and ICD announce findings of the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator report News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50486/lseg-and-icd-announce-findings-of-the-2025-islamic-finance-development-indicator-report Global Islamic finance assets projected to reach US$9.7 trillion by 2029 Islamic Finance Islamic International Arab Bank Named Best Islamic Digital Bank in Jordan for 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50470/islamic-international-arab-bank-named-best-islamic-digital-bank-in-jordan-for-2025 Established in 1997, the Islamic International Arab Bank operates across all governorates of the Kingdom Islamic Finance 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 Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha among the world’s top 25 most resilient cities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50623/dubai-abu-dhabi-riyadh-and-doha-among-the-worldamprsquos-top-25-most-resilient-cities The Global Cities Resilience Index (GCRI) is an index that measures the ‘resilience’ of cities to major changes and disruptions in business, technology, climate, social, and more. Research, Comment and Analysis The Evolving Landscape of Middle East Family Offices News Team Friday, November 07, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50606/the-evolving-landscape-of-middle-east-family-offices This evolution reflects both regional economic diversification and a new generation of leadership stepping into prominent roles. Research, Comment and Analysis Global businesses eye increased trade, investment with Saudi Arabia: HSBC report News Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50604/global-businesses-eye-increased-trade-investment-with-saudi-arabia-hsbc-report New HSBC research shows global businesses are turning to Saudi Arabia as next growth priority Research, Comment and Analysis Stronger performance management linked to productivity gains, WTW finds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50598/stronger-performance-management-linked-to-productivity-gains-wtw-finds Many organisations also have opportunities to simplify and improve fairness and differentiation in their performance ratings. Research, Comment and Analysis Forbes Middle East concludes the 3rd edition of its women’s summit in Riyadh, honoring a distinguished group of inspiring female leaders News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50600/forbes-middle-east-concludes-the-3rd-edition-of-its-womenamprsquos-summit-in-riyadh-honoring-a-distinguished-group-of-inspiring-female-leaders Forbes Middle East recognized trailblazing women shaping the future of business and Innovation across diverse sectors Research, Comment and Analysis EGP strengthens against USD at Egyptian banks on Thursday News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50576/egp-strengthens-against-usd-at-egyptian-banks-on-thursday Meanwhile, the USD traded at EGP 47.18 for buying Research, Comment and Analysis Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Group CEO of HSBC Holdings News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50579/maktoum-bin-mohammed-meets-with-group-ceo-of-hsbc-holdings The meeting was held at the Dubai International Financial Centre Research, Comment and Analysis Deloitte unveils Middle East Center of Excellence for Oracle AI Agents News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50567/deloitte-unveils-middle-east-center-of-excellence-for-oracle-ai-agents Driving the next wave of agentic AI adoption Research, Comment and Analysis Oman’s money supply grows over 6% in August as credit and deposits expand News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50545/omanamprsquos-money-supply-grows-over-6-in-august-as-credit-and-deposits-expand The expansion in money supply coincided with steady credit growth and rising deposits across both conventional and Islamic banks. Research, Comment and Analysis Dubai Financial Services Authority regulatory update Q3 2025 News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50528/dubai-financial-services-authority-regulatory-update-q3-2025 The FAQ reflects key queries raised by firms during a recent DFSA outreach session. Research, Comment and Analysis 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 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 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 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