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Investment Banking

Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region

January 5, 2026

The only Italian bank with a direct presence in the region; since 2023, it has taken part in financing and…

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Executive Moves

AGFUND announces the appointment of Hammam bin Juraied as Executive Director

January 2, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) announced the appointment of Hammam bin Nasser bin…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Jordan’s industry fuels 39% of Q2 GDP growth

January 2, 2026

Jordan’s industrial sector emerged as a major contributor to economic performance in 2025, accounting for 39 percent of gross domestic…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Turkey’s Ziraat proposed banking launch in Syria

January 2, 2026

Turkish state lender Ziraat Bank has expressed interest in launching banking operations in neighbouring Syria with the country’s central bank,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE issues 2 federal decree laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

January 2, 2026

The UAE has issued two federal decree laws covering the Capital Market Authority and the regulation of capital markets, as…

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Comment & Analysis

Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible

January 2, 2026

In 2026, banking in the Gulf and beyond will feel less like a place you visit and more like a…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai National Insurance announces resignation of CEO A.R. Srinivasan and appointment of Charbel Yazbeck as acting CEO

January 2, 2026

Dubai National Insuranc has announced a leadership transition following the resignation of Mr. A.R. Srinivasan from his position as Chief…

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Comment & Analysis

Why Indian millionaire flow to the UAE keeps growing

January 2, 2026

As global wealth mobility accelerates, the UAE — the undisputed magnet for migrating Indian millionaires — is set to further…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Barwa real estate signs two refinancing agreements worth 557 Mln USD

December 30, 2025

Barwa real estate group (a Qatari public shareholding company) announced the signing of two refinancing agreements with Qatar National Bank…

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FinTech

McKinsey: GCC companies adopt AI at record rates – but scaling remains elusive

December 30, 2025

There has been a significant surge in AI adoption across the GCC in recent years. Yet despite this momentum, a…

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Islamic Finance

Bahrain Islamic Bank signs MoU with University of Technology Bahrain to provide training opportunities for students

December 30, 2025

Bahrain Islamic Bank has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB).   …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Aman consumer finance partners with Habitat for humanity Egypt

December 30, 2025

AMAN Holding has signed a cooperation agreement with Habitat for Humanity Egypt (HFHE) to launch a pilot housing improvement finance…

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