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Retail Banking

Checkout.com Becomes the First Acquirer in the UAE to Launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card Solution

February 18, 2025

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, is advancing its collaboration with Visa to launch Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution for…

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Insurance

UAE Central Bank mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance executives

February 18, 2025

The UAE Central Bank has introduced new legislation which mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance representatives.   The ‘Insurance Brokers…

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Retail Banking

NBO launches graduate program to empower future leaders in Oman’s banking sector

February 18, 2025

The initiative offers young Omanis an unparalleled opportunity to embark on a discovery journey in the financial services sector, equipping…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

InCred Group Acquires Arrow Capital DIFC, Expanding Its Footprint in the Middle East

February 18, 2025

The diversified financial services firm 'InCred Group' today announced the acquisition of Arrow Capital (DIFC) Limited, a leading boutique financial…

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Executive Moves

Barclays Appoints Corporate Banking Duo in Singapore

February 18, 2025

UK-based Barclays has announced two senior appointments for its corporate banking arm in Singapore.   Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Takaful Oman Insurance and Oman Arab Bank forge strategic partnership to enhance financial services

February 17, 2025

Takaful Oman Insurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions, and Oman Arab Bank, one of Oman’s foremost financial institutions, are…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Doha Bank, CMU-Q sign MoU

February 17, 2025

Doha Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar  to establish a collaborative framework aimed…

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Retail Banking

Suez Canal Bank aims to become key player in Egypt’s financial, banking sector: CEO & managing director

February 17, 2025

Akef El Maghraby, CEO & managing director of Suez Canal Bank, has highlighted the bank’s recent progress and ongoing transformation,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar Central Bank issues Data Handling and Protection Regulation

February 17, 2025

In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and as part of Qatar Central Bank's ongoing efforts to regulate the…

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Islamic Finance

ADIB-Egypt’s strategy, future vision to strengthen its market position are on right track: CEO

February 17, 2025

Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) is progressing as planned with its strategy and future vision to fortify its market position. This is according…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar Central Bank Issues Data Handling And Protection Regulation

February 17, 2025

In line with the Third financial Sector Strategy and as part of Qatar Central Bank's ongoing efforts to regulate the…

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Retail Banking

BankDhofar elevates government financial management with Treasury Single Account integration

February 17, 2025

BankDhofar has continued to lead in financial innovation by leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance customer experience, empower businesses, and streamline…

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