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Retail Banking

UGB shareholders approve proposed trade name change to Burgan Bank Bahrain

September 14, 2026

Proposed trade name change supports the Group’s regional banking proposition, with an increased focus on Islamic financing, wholesale banking and …

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Retail Banking

Doha Bank among first in Qatar to join AFAQ Payments System

September 14, 2026

Doha Bank has joined the AFAQ Payments System, becoming one of the first commercial banks from Qatar to join the …

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Uncategorized

Mashreq Private Bank says UAE wealth-outflow fears are overblown — and it's betting on a generational handoff instead

September 14, 2026

Mashreq Private Bank is on track for one of its strongest years in the past five years, according to its …

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Retail Banking

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026

September 14, 2026

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank are proud co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, on September 17, 2026 at Dusit …

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Retail Banking

In collab. with Mastercard, QNB Syria Issues 1st Int. Accepted Payment Card in Syria

September 14, 2026

QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard …

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Retail Banking

Emirates Development Bank reaches Dh30 billion in financing approvals for industrial businesses

September 14, 2026

Emirates Development Bank , the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 …

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FinTech

Al Faisal Holding & BKN301 Launch Qatar Fintech Venture

September 11, 2026

Al Faisal Holding and financial technology provider BKN301 have formed a strategic partnership to launch AFH FINTEQ FOR TRADING and …

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Credit Suisse AT1 bonds case: Bahrain court rejects all seven claims against HDFC Bank

September 11, 2026

The High Civil Court of Bahrain has rejected claims in all seven proceedings filed against HDFC Bank by investors in …

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Executive Moves

Allianz Global Investors expands Middle East team with two senior appointments

September 11, 2026

Allianz Global Investors has announced two senior appointments to its Abu Dhabi office, underscoring the firm's commitment to expanding its …

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Executive Moves

HSBC hunts for new finance chief: IFR

September 11, 2026

HSBC has kicked off the search for a new chief financial officer after announcing that Pam Kaur plans to step …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Investment Authority invests in Positron AI's Series C financing

September 11, 2026

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) today announced its participation in Positron AI's USD 875 million Series C financing, which values the …

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Islamic Finance

Qatar and Oman pitch Middle East-backed financing for infrastructure projects in Global South

September 11, 2026

Qatar and Oman are encouraging the use of Middle East-backed financing, particularly Islamic instruments, to support key infrastructure projects in …

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