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Retail Banking

NBO Introduces Direct Debit E-Mandate, Transforming Recurring Payments In Oman

May 14, 2025

The National Bank of Oman has launched its Direct Debit E-Mandate, a reliable digital solution that simplifies recurring transactions for…

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Islamic Finance

Saudi Bank Albilad mandates banks on USD-denominated AT1 sukuk

May 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Bank Albilad has mandated banks to arrange a USD-denominated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) sukuk issuance by way of…

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FinTech

Doha emerges as global epicenter for fintech, insurtech innovation as MENA summits conclude

May 14, 2025

The fourth edition of the MENA Insurtech Summit and the inaugural MENA Fintech Summit 2025, hosted by Qatar Insurance Group…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund eyes global bank partnerships to boost financing Previous

May 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund is pursuing partnerships with global banks to secure additional financing for large-scale hospitality and infrastructure…

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Financial Results

Khaleeji Bank announces 7.81% increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2025

May 13, 2025

Khaleeji Bank has  announced its financial results for the period ended 31st March 2025. The Bank achieved a net profit…

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Uncategorized

Hoxton Wealth launches new app experience to empower financial control

May 13, 2025

Hoxton Wealth, the Dubai-based international financial advisory firm, has launched two major upgrades to its fast-growing wealth app: a redesigned…

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Retail Banking

Kuwait’s Warba Bank mandates banks for $250 mln AT1 capital sukuk

May 13, 2025

Kuwait’s Warba Bank has mandated banks for a Reg S 5.5 year $250 million AT1 capital sukuk.   ENBD Capital…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EFG Hermes collaborates with Horizon Trading Solutions to enhance algorithmic trading for its clients

May 13, 2025

Horizon Trading Solutions has announced its collaboration with EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in…

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Awards and Recognition

QIB receives 'Best Retail Bank' and 'Best SME Bank in Qatar' awards

May 13, 2025

Qatar Islamic Bank  was named ‘Best Retail Bank in Qatar’ and ‘Best SME Bank in Qatar’ at the MEED Mena…

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Comment & Analysis

Surge in bank account ownerships positions UAE among most banked nations

May 13, 2025

The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most banked nations on the back of remarkable surge in bank…

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Retail Banking

NBO introduces Direct Debit E-Mandate, transforming recurring payments in Oman

May 13, 2025

The National Bank of Oman  has launched its Direct Debit E-Mandate, a reliable digital solution that simplifies recurring transactions for…

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Retail Banking

SAB named ‘best bank in Saudi Arabia’ for sixth year in row

May 13, 2025

Saudi Awwal Bank has been recognized as the “Best Bank in Saudi Arabia for 2025” by Global Finance magazine, for…

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