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FinTech

Stablecoin settlement company Ubyx receives investment from AB Xelerate, an accelerator under Arab Bank.

February 20, 2026

PANews reported on February 19th that, according to Chainwire, AB Xelerate, the fintech accelerator of Arab Bank, a major international…

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Retail Banking

Souhoola launches Egypt’s first prepaid card offering instalment payment options

February 20, 2026

Egyptian consumer finance company Souhoola has received initial regulatory approval to introduce a reloadable prepaid card, signaling a significant step…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Invesco sees stronger demand growth for Shariah-compliant investment funds

February 20, 2026

Broader diversification combining developed and emerging markets gives rise to demand ETFs offer ease of access to investors looking for…

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Retail Banking

Real-Time payments gain momentum in Oman

February 20, 2026

The Sultanate of Oman is recording significant growth in the adoption of instant payments, as consumers and businesses increasingly shift…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi’s Modon posts Dhs3.9bn 2025 in net profit, revenue more than doubles

February 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding posted a net profit of Dhs3.9bn ($1.06 bn) for 2025, as revenue more than doubled, the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GCC real estate positioned for structured growth, says Alpen Capital

February 19, 2026

Dubai based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, released its first-ever GCC Real Estate Industry Report, outlining prospects for what…

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Executive Moves

Al Masraf appoints Moataz Khalil as Chief Wholesale Banking Officer

February 19, 2026

Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) has announced the appointment of Moataz Khalil as Chief Wholesale Banking…

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Retail Banking

Emirates NBD expands precious metals offering with branded silver bars

February 19, 2026

Convenient denominations build on bank's expanding investment-grade metals services  Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

IHC to Launch Judan Financial Holding to Oversee USD237 Billion in Assets

February 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company announced plans to establish Judan Financial Holding, an AI-enabled international financial services group projected to…

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Retail Banking

NBB records 4% growth in net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025

February 19, 2026

National Bank of Bahrain  reported a 12% increase in its net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching BHD 18.2 million (USD…

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Executive Moves

KFH– Bahrain appoints Misam Al Hashemi as head of organisational design and workforce planning

February 18, 2026

Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) has recently announced the appointment of Misam Al Hashemi as Head of Organisational Design…

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Retail Banking

National Bank of Fujairah and Fanar Advisor sign MoU to strengthen SME banking distribution

February 18, 2026

Fanar Advisor (“Fanar”), an AJMS Group entity and boutique advisory firm headquartered in the UAE with a presence across multiple…

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