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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Seviora Group expands international footprint with the opening of its first office in the Middle East

March 25, 2025

Located in the ADGM, the new office will help Seviora tap into the region's expanding asset management industry, with a…

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Retail Banking

Boursa Kuwait confirms Mr. Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi as its Chairman

March 25, 2025

Following its 2024 General Assembly, Boursa Kuwait announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the formation of the new…

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Retail Banking

ADCB credit rating upgraded to ‘A+’ by S&P driven by a strong financial position and high asset quality

March 25, 2025

​​High investment grade ratings support the Bank’s new strategy to sustain accelerated growth and double net profit to AED 20…

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Retail Banking

Boursa Kuwait approves distribution of over KD 16mln in cash dividends for 2024 at its Annual General Assembly

March 25, 2025

Election of new Board of Directors for a three-year term Boursa Kuwait Securities Company (KPSC) held its Annual General Assembly…

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Research & Studies

EY: Integrated risk management a key area of focus for governments

March 25, 2025

Government leaders face a complex web of interconnected threats in 2025, demanding decisive leadership. A report from EY analyses the…

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FinTech

Mercans partners with Deloitte to build a best-in-class quality and risk management framework

March 25, 2025

 Mercans, a global leader in payroll and compliance solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Deloitte, one of…

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Islamic Finance

Emirates Islamic successfully issues $750mln 5 year Senior Unsecured Sukuk

March 24, 2025

Emirates Islamic has successfully issued a USD 750 million Senior Unsecured Sukuk on 18th March 2025. This latest landmark issue…

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Retail Banking

Gulf Bank approves the distribution of 10% cash dividends and 5% bonus shares for 2024

March 24, 2025

Ahmad Mohammad Al-Bahar: Gulf Bank continues to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution in Kuwait despite challenging and…

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Retail Banking

Qatar: Commercial Bank holds AGM and EGM

March 24, 2025

Commercial Bank General assembly approves all items on agenda including board's recommendation to distribute a cash dividend of QR0.30 per…

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Property & Real Estate

Azizi Developments partners with SAP for comprehensive digital transformation to support expansion drive

March 24, 2025

Azizi Developments has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to drive an end-to-end digital transformation of its operations, supporting its…

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Executive Moves

Former CEO of SCA to join BHM Capital board; Al Waqan buyout plan delayed

March 24, 2025

BHM Capital is to appoint the former CEO of UAE’s federal financial regulatory agency as vice chairman as it postpones…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Salam to Lebanese Executives in Saudi Arabia: No deposit write-offs, financial reforms to begin with IMF reengagement

March 24, 2025

Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Friday confirmed that the Lebanese government was in near-daily communication with the World Bank to…

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