All Articles

Comment & Analysis

ADGM's Asset Management Sector Leads Exponential Growth in Third Quarter of 2024

December 2, 2024

ADGM, the international financial centre ("IFC") of Abu Dhabi, announced another quarter of unprecedented growth, with exceptional achievements for the…

Read More

Retail Banking

Qatar’s banking sector at forefront of embracing ESG

December 2, 2024

The banking industry in Qatar is at the forefront of embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Qatari banks are…

Read More

Awards and Recognition

Ahlibank recognized as the ‘Best Conventional Bank in Oman’

December 2, 2024

Continuing its journey as a ‘Partner in Excellence’, ahlibank, one of the most prestigious banks in the Sultanate of Oman,…

Read More

Uncategorized

BCG: UAE’s Net Wealth Reached USD 2.9 Trillion in 2023

December 2, 2024

According to the latest Global Wealth Report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the UAE’s net wealth reached an impressive USD…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

Around 410 housing units in Qatar delivered in Q3

November 29, 2024

An estimated 410 housing units were delivered during the third quarter of 2024 in Qatar across mid-rise residential buildings and…

Read More

FinTech

Saudi Arabia strengthens cybersecurity leadership at Black Hat MENA

November 29, 2024

Saudi Arabia reinforced its commitment to cybersecurity by hosting the Black Hat Middle East and Africa conference and exhibition this…

Read More

Islamic Finance

Islamic banking in Kuwait and Oman stable amid favorable conditions: Fitch Ratings

November 29, 2024

The standalone credit profiles of Islamic banks in Kuwait are expected to remain stable in 2025, supported by favorable operating…

Read More

Executive Moves

Strategic Gears expands its presence in Egypt with the appointment of Seif Abdulmaguid as Country Manager

November 29, 2024

Strategic Gears has appointed Seif Abdulmaguid as Country Manager of its Egyptian business.   Seif Abdulmaguid brings a wealth of…

Read More

Islamic Finance

Islamic Finance leaders convene at Second Islamic Economy meeting to discuss sustainable innovation and Maqasid Al-Shariah in Finance

November 29, 2024

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, the global umbrella of Islamic financial institutions, has successfully organised a…

Read More

Research & Studies

KFH Emphasizes its Role in Economic Development and Fostering Relations with the British Financial Community

November 29, 2024

Led by Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al Marzouq, a highlevel delegation from the bank met with the…

Read More

FinTech

Reem Finance selects Temenos to power new digital community bank in the UAE

November 29, 2024

Temenos has  announced that Reem Finance, a leading corporate and retail finance specialist licensed and regulated by the UAE Central…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Progeny becomes CII international professional partner firm

November 29, 2024

Progeny has become an International Professional Partner Firm (IPPF) with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).   This is a voluntary…

Read More