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OPSWAT and SentinelOne enter OEM partnership to further strengthen multi-layered malware detection with AI

June 30, 2025

OPSWAT has announced their OEM partnership with the integration of SentinelOne’s industry-leading AI-powered detection capabilities into OPSWAT’s Metascan™ Multiscanning technology.…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International launches Oman’s first open banking platform, ushering a new era of financial innovation

June 30, 2025

In a landmark move underscoring its commitment to driving digital innovation and financial inclusion, Sohar International has announced the official…

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Retail Banking

Al Ahli bank of Kuwait Earns Top Honour At Global Brand Awards 2024

June 30, 2025

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P. has been awarded the prestigious "Best Call Center - Banking, Kuwait, 2024" title at…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE signed 146 agreements to avoid double taxation on income in 2024

June 30, 2025

The UAE signed 146 agreements to avoid double taxation on income by the end of 2024, as the country continues…

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Retail Banking

Emirates NBD clarifies on DirectRemit: No new fee for money transfers to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt

June 30, 2025

Emirates NBD has clarified that its DirectRemit international money transfers to popular remittance countries — including India, Pakistan, Egypt, and…

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Dubai Beckons: Bugatti Towers and Billion-Dollar Funds Emerge

June 30, 2025

The uncertainty triggered by the 12-day Israeli-Iranian war in the Arabian Gulf region appears to be over. Stock markets in…

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FinTech

Qatar’s payment system registers 54 million transactions worth QR15.280bn in May: QCB

June 27, 2025

Qatar’s payment system witnessed around 54.019 million transactions valued at QR15.280bn in May this year.   In a post on…

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Retail Banking

Qatar National Bank suspends share buyback, to resume on July 10

June 27, 2025

Qatar National Bank Group said that in accordance with Qatar Financial Markets Authority regulations, QNB will not conduct its share…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE secures top sovereign credit ratings from major agencies

June 27, 2025

The UAE has received strong sovereign credit ratings from Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s Investors Service, reflecting international confidence…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Trade volume with Saudi Arabia up 65% to QR4.9 billion: Qatar Chamber

June 27, 2025

Qatar Chamber revealed that trade volume between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia saw a 65…

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Islamic Finance

Central Bank suspends new Islamic banking customers at UAE bank, imposes Dh3.5 million fine

June 27, 2025

The Central Bank of the UAE ordered a six-month suspension on new customer onboarding through the Islamic Window of a…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman’s finance and leasing sector supports economic diversification under Vision 2040

June 27, 2025

Sultanate of Oman financial services industry continues to play a central role in supporting the country’s long-term development strategy.   …

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