On the Move

Hawksford cements Africa offering with strategic hire on the continent

Amir appoints QFMA Board of Directors

Capgemini executives appointed to key roles strengthening France-Egypt economic and digital ties

Former CEO of SCA to join BHM Capital board; Al Waqan buyout plan delayed

FTI Consulting names Adrian Predoi as Middle East leader of Advisory & Transformation

IWBD appoints Sarah Safi to new Committee at Women in the Boardroom Annual Summit 2025

Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance

UAE unveils new Dirham symbol, following Saudi Arabia

VAT payback: UAE companies to benefit on their medical insurance expenses

The BIBF, London Institute of Banking & Finance launch International Trade Risk Certificate Enhancing Bahraini professionals’ capabilities in trade finance

Arab Bank Iraq’s Enterprise Banking enabled by BML Istisharat’s ICBS G5 Solution

Kaspersky supports INTERPOL-led operation Red Card, resulting in over 300 arrests

Kuwait’s Banking Sector Poised for Historic Mortgage Reform

Retail Banking

UAE aiming to launch retail central bank digital currency this year

International Development Bank joins AIM Congress 2025 as a gold sponsor

Lesha Bank acquires an indirect stake in Edinburgh airport

Weyay Bank enhances customer digital experience with mobile app’s new update

Qatar: Ahlibank completes new bond issuance of $500mln for 5 years

Oman Arab Bank offers 4% cashback to its credit card holders this Eid

Alternative Investments

The great joining of forces in the Gulf

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests fresh capital in US real estate lender

Dubai gold rate for 22K shoots past Dh350 a gram for first time

Saudi real estate sector playing key role in GDP growth: Minister

Invest Caribbean brings the region’s top opportunities to UAE’s premier investment shows in April

EXP and Al Suwaiket Group announce partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wealth & Asset Management

Origin Private Office in collaboration with Aldar Development unveils exclusive investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi

Qatari Royals’ $100 Billion Private Bank Ramps Up Europe Hiring

Nomura expands in Singapore, Dubai as wealth turns a profit

HSBC MENAT CEO pledges more investments to lead in wealth, capital markets

Gulf investors will no longer go for formulaic wealth management advise

Julius Baer’s Kunal Sumaya on Dubai’s rise as an investment haven for NRIs

FinTech

EY-Parthenon eyes $250mln investment in AI-powered Edge platforms

UAE to be launch pad for global initiative to tackle massive crypto theft

Qatar offers strong consumer, enterprise demand for tech solutions

Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait swaps Misys’ Equation core banking system for Infosys Finacle

Bringing digital innovation & entrepreneurship to SME banking

Presight, Microsoft to nurture next generation of AI startups

Islamic Finance

Qatar International Islamic Bank recommits to Misys

Emirates Islamic successfully issues $750mln 5 year Senior Unsecured Sukuk

Gulf banks seal refinancing trades

Gulf Islamic Investments to double investment in the US

Islamic Finance Shows Potential in Central Asia as GCC Ties Deepen

WFW deal honoured with three awards by Islamic Finance News

Research, Comment and Analysis

GCC banks ride wave of economic diversification, poised for robust year

Saudi CEOs highly confident about economy and company growth in 2025

GCC banks drive momentum and transformation with strong growth

Middle Eastern Banks Could drastically cut risk and compliance costs through technology, says Finastra

EY: Integrated risk management a key area of focus for governments

Deloitte Middle East report: Gulf SWFs lead global growth as assets forecast to reach $18trln by 2030

Investment Bank

NBB expands mortgage financing for Bahraini expats in Saudi Arabia, UAE

EFG Hermes completes advisory on $333mln IPO of Asyad Shipping Company on the Muscat Stock Exchange

QNB Capital named Best Investment Bank in Qatar 2025 by Global Finance

UAE's FAB prepares overhaul, picks Citi veteran as new investment banking head, sources say

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait partners with JP Morgan Chase

EFG Hermes successfully completes USD 2.84bln marketed offering of ADNOC Gas shares on behalf of ADNOC

Planet SOS

Gulf Bank completes sustainability governance infrastructure

Ahlibank reaffirms its Commitment to sustainability through the installation of solar energy systems at its headquarters

MENA’s transformative role in climate adaptation

Arab co-operation in energy sector discussed

United Arab Bank & Canon to deliver impactful carbon compensation for business printing in UAE

Sustainability Forum Middle East welcomes Boston Consulting Group as a Forum Partner for its third edition