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Saudi Arabia to serve as regional HQ for fintech growth, says Paymentology CEO
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key fintech hub in the Middle East, prompting the UK-based card issuing and payment…
UAE’s FTA reports record corporate tax filings, cites these factors
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) said it has recorded a surge in corporate tax returns and payments for the…
Emirates Growth Fund appoints Khalifa Al Hajeri as Chief Executive Officer
The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the AED1 billion growth equity platform backed by Emirates Development Bank (EDB), today announced the…
Gulf Bank signs partnership agreement with the Institute of Banking Studies
Following the preliminary approval granted by the Central Bank of Kuwait, Gulf Bank has announced the signing of a strategic…
Wio Bank surpasses AED 50bln in deposits as digital banking adoption accelerates
Wio Bank PJSC has surpassed AED 50 billion in total customer deposits in less than three years since its launch,…
MENA startup funding hits $3.5 billion in September 2025, lifting Q3 total to $4.5 billion
Startup investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) hit a record high in September 2025, soaring to $3.5…
NBK named ‘Leading Corporate for Investor Relations in Kuwait’
National Bank of Kuwait was distinguished with two prestigious accolades from the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) during its…
Kuwait’s banking sector posts profit growth in first half of 2025
Al-Shall reported that the Kuwaiti banking sector, comprising nine banks, achieved growth in net profits during the first half of…
EFG Expands South Asia Team in Singapore with Senior Hires from First Abu Dhabi Bank
Zurich-based private bank EFG has bolstered its South Asia team with the appointments of Vikram Nimkar as Market Head, Global…
CBB’s GP15 Programme Shapes Bahrain’s Future Leaders
Fifteen talented Bahraini graduates have been selected to join the Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) first-ever GP15 Graduate Development Programme,…
Warba Bank launches first digital “Easy Finance” in Kuwait for domestic workers
As part of its vision to provide innovative solutions that serve all segments of society, and in a first-of-its-kind initiative…