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ESET to showcase AI-native cybersecurity innovations driving Saudi Arabia’s digital future at LEAP 2026

August 18, 2026

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, will participate at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September at…

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Executive Moves

FCA appoints new attaché to strengthen ties across the Gulf

August 18, 2026

Darine will be based in the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi, starting in the role on the 31st August.  …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EFG Holding revenues climb as Bank NXT profit jumps 33%

August 18, 2026

EFG Holding reported a 7 per cent year-on-year rise in second-quarter revenues to EGP 6.5bn, as growth at Bank NXT…

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Executive Moves

FAB’s interim joint credit chief steps down + Shuaa taps new head of digital assets

August 18, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank’s (FAB) interim joint chief credit officer Antoine Sokhn (LinkedIn) has stepped down after 15 months in…

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FinTech

AI drives expansion of Saudi Central Bank’s US equity portfolio

August 18, 2026

The Saudi Central Bank increased the market value of its disclosed portfolio of stocks and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, in…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FRA approves Al Baraka Bank Egypt’s MTO for A.T. Lease

August 18, 2026

The FRA called on A.T. Lease’s board to outline its opinion on the offer within 15 days of the authority’s…

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Awards and Recognition

International Banker 2026 Middle East, Asia & Australasia Awards Winners

August 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s largest banks, including Saudi National Bank (SNB), Alrajhi Bank and Riyad Bank, recorded stronger earnings in the first…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank Targets 65% Financial Account Ownership by 2028

August 17, 2026

The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) launched a workshop dedicated to the midterm review of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Arabia’s buffers offer protection against regional shocks

August 17, 2026

The outbreak of conflict in the Middle East in 2026 posed one of the most significant external challenges to the…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE bank deposits rise as credit grows Dh24.7 billion in June

August 17, 2026

Bank deposits increased 0.3% to Dh3.47 trillion, while gross credit rose 0.9% to Dh2.76 trillion, according to the Central Bank…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Gulf Insurance Group first-half profit jumps 89% to $76.7mln

August 17, 2026

Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) today announced a net profit of KD23.8 million ($76.7 million), or 78.06 fils per share ($0.252)…

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FinTech

Saudi Arabia’s AI push comes with a $42 billion price tag

August 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s planned AI and cloud infrastructure expansion requires up to $42bn (AED154.2bn) in project capital by 2030. Alvarez and…

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