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Retail Banking

Bank Dhofar unveils next-generation ‘Intilaqa’ digital account opening experience

May 21, 2025

In a significant step towards enhancing customer convenience and supporting Oman’s digital transformation agenda, Bank Dhofar has launched the new…

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New Investment Products & Services

NBK Wealth Group relocates to its new London office

May 21, 2025

NBK Wealth Group has announced the completion of its newly-refurbished office within NBK International building dedicated to providing an elevated…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EFG Finance approves acquisition of Fatura by MaxAB-Wasoko

May 20, 2025

EFG Finance, an EFG Holding company, proudly announces it has reached an agreement for MaxAB-Wasoko, the region’s leading e-commerce and…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

New strategic alliance to boost Arab and African healthcare

May 20, 2025

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing health awareness and expanding access to healthcare services across the Arab world and…

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Retail Banking

Strategic partnership between the National Telecommunications Institute and First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr

May 20, 2025

A Milestone Collaboration to Empower Tech Talent within FABMISR Cairo – In a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the…

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Retail Banking

Jordan’s banking sector faces critical skills gap as digital transformation accelerates – ABJ

May 20, 2025

Despite Jordanian banks increasingly hiring fresh graduates, a significant skills gap is threatening the long-term success of new talent in…

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Tax

Dubai Finance, DIFC sign MoU to advance cashless strategy

May 20, 2025

Dubai Finance  and the Dubai International Financial Centre  have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the implementation of…

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FinTech

Ripple Builds on Dubai Regulatory License to Announce Zand Bank and Mamo As First Blockchain-Enabled Payments Clients in the UAE

May 20, 2025

Ripple has  announced two new customers in the UAE utilizing Ripple Payments. Ripple Payments employs blockchain, digital assets, and a…

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Retail Banking

Omani banking sector credit surges 7.4% in February

May 19, 2025

Credit extended to the private sector rose by 6.1% annually to 27.3 billion rials Total deposits in the Omani banking…

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Executive Moves

Mastercard strengthens its local leadership team in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant

May 19, 2025

Mastercard has announced the appointment of Saud Swar as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant. The…

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Executive Moves

Agricultural Bank of Egypt forms new board for three-year term

May 19, 2025

The Agricultural Bank of Egypt  has announced the formation of a new Board of Directors for a three-year term, following…

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Investment Banking

Beltone Investment Banking concludes EGP500mln securitized bond issuance for Jameel Finance-Egypt

May 19, 2025

Beltone Investment Banking, a wholly owned subsidiary of Beltone Holding, has successfully arranged the first securitization issuance for Jameel Finance-Egypt…

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