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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

FTI Consulting and World Governments Summit launch global report on the creative economy as a driver of growth

February 4, 2026

FTI Consulting has  launched a new joint report, Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, offering governments…

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Islamic Finance

Oman’s Islamic Finance eyes double-digit growth in 2026

February 4, 2026

Key structural constraints persist, including a lack of Islamic treasury bills and derivatives   Oman’s Islamic finance industry is likely…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar wealth fund plans to invest in five new VC funds

February 4, 2026

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to invest in five new venture capital funds as part of an expanded $3…

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Executive Moves

Michel Longhini resurfaces at Emirates Investment Bank

February 4, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank’s (FAB) former global private banking chief has joined another UAE bank as its CEO.   Michel…

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Retail Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank to open Nigerian office in sub-Saharan push

February 4, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank has announced that it will open a representative office in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of its…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Central Bank approves Aman Holding-Jarir JV

February 3, 2026

Aman Holding, a 76%-owned portfolio company of Raya Holding for Financial Investments, obtained the preliminary approval of the Saudi Central…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights Arab Fiscal Forum

February 3, 2026

Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights Arab Fiscal Forum as a strategic platform to reshape fiscal policy and bolster economic resilience  …

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Retail Banking

ALEXBANK signs an MoU with Blu EV

February 3, 2026

The Strategic Partnership Supports Financing Electric Motorbikes for Delivery and Sustainable Mobility Services in Egypt Under the auspices of the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank of Egypt launches smartphone-based POS service

February 3, 2026

The Central Bank of Egypt  has launched a contactless electronic payment acceptance service that enables merchants to accept card payments…

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Executive Moves

Jonathan Dale Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Consumer Group

February 3, 2026

Evercore has announced that Jonathan Dale has joined the firm as a senior managing director in its consumer group, based…

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Executive Moves

Nomura IWM’s managed solutions head joins FAB in Abu Dhabi

February 3, 2026

Nomura International Wealth Management’s chief investment officer and managed solutions head has relocated to Abu Dhabi to join First Abu…

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Financial Results

Arab Bank Group reports record net profit of $1.13bln for 2025, 40% cash dividends

February 2, 2026

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax…

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