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Comment & Analysis

GCC wealth management landscape is shifting to address investor concerns around agility and technology

July 10, 2025

The 2025 EY Global Wealth Research Report found that nearly 55% of GCC clients reported arranging more advisor meetings in…

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Retail Banking

Kuwait International Bank Enhances Self-Service Banking with Diebold Nixdorf Technology

July 10, 2025

Diebold Nixdorf has announced the successful implementation of its Interactive Teller Machines at Kuwait International Bank.   This strategic deployment…

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Executive Moves

Finastra appoints Adam Banks to Board of Directors

July 10, 2025

Finastra has announced the appointment of Adam Banks to its Board of Directors.    A recognized authority in digital transformation…

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Property & Real Estate

Saudi: New Property Ownership Law will take into effect in January 2026

July 10, 2025

Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority Majed…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

PIMCO Announces New Partnership with Aditum in the United Arab Emirates

July 10, 2025

PIMCO has announced a new partnership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Aditum Investment Management Limited (“Aditum”), an independent…

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Executive Moves

Utmost Wealth Solutions announces leadership appointments in Asia

July 10, 2025

Utmost Wealth Solutions has announced key leadership appointments in Asia.   With £103.5bn of assets under administration as at 31…

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Executive Moves

Microsoft names Ahmad El Dandachi as General Manager, Qatar

July 9, 2025

El Dandachi to succeed Lana Khalaf, who served in the role since 2018 and is now appointed Public Sector Lead…

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Executive Moves

Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade strengthens its growth strategy with appointment of CFO

July 9, 2025

Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) has announced the appointment of Hitesh Thakkar as Chief Financial Officer…

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Islamic Finance

Sukuk issuances: AAOIFI unlikely to implement Standard 62 this year

July 9, 2025

The Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), the leading standard-setting body for Islamic finance, is unlikely to…

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Islamic Finance

Dubai Islamic Bank arranges $1bln sovereign financing for Government of Pakistan

July 9, 2025

The five-year facility is an innovative transaction, partially guaranteed by a Policy-Based Guarantee from the Asian Development Bank    Dubai…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Middle East: the emerging global hub for digital health innovation

July 9, 2025

From virtual hospitals to AI-powered diagnostics, the Middle East is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most dynamic frontiers for…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Secure your wealth: How a second passport can boost your finances

July 9, 2025

If you’re living in the UAE and planning long-term financial security, a second passport might be your smartest investment yet.…

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