CBE directs banks to submit 2027 financial literacy plans in Q4 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the Egyptian market to submit comprehensive financial literacy action…
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Middle East Banks Grow African Presence
Deepening political, social, and cultural ties opens a fertile financial market. Africa’s position as a corridor for capital, trade,…
Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates
Roaming for Iranian mobile operators in the United Arab Emirates has been suspended, cutting off Iranian residents and travellers from…
IQ-EQ’s Pete Unwin on the new era of Gulf family wealth
For decades, the Gulf’s family wealth sat where the family business sat. Investments were held privately inside the conglomerate, decisions…
Qatar Islamic banks see surge in foreign deposits as lending shifts towards public sector
Qatar’s Islamic banks saw a sharp rise in non-resident deposits in 2025, while financing growth was led by the public…
ESET to showcase AI-native cybersecurity innovations driving Saudi Arabia’s digital future at LEAP 2026
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, will participate at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September at…
FCA appoints new attaché to strengthen ties across the Gulf
Darine will be based in the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi, starting in the role on the 31st August. …
EFG Holding revenues climb as Bank NXT profit jumps 33%
EFG Holding reported a 7 per cent year-on-year rise in second-quarter revenues to EGP 6.5bn, as growth at Bank NXT…
FAB’s interim joint credit chief steps down + Shuaa taps new head of digital assets
First Abu Dhabi Bank’s (FAB) interim joint chief credit officer Antoine Sokhn (LinkedIn) has stepped down after 15 months in…
AI drives expansion of Saudi Central Bank’s US equity portfolio
The Saudi Central Bank increased the market value of its disclosed portfolio of stocks and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, in…
FRA approves Al Baraka Bank Egypt’s MTO for A.T. Lease
The FRA called on A.T. Lease’s board to outline its opinion on the offer within 15 days of the authority’s…
International Banker 2026 Middle East, Asia & Australasia Awards Winners
Saudi Arabia’s largest banks, including Saudi National Bank (SNB), Alrajhi Bank and Riyad Bank, recorded stronger earnings in the first…