CBI governor departs for Turkey; pursuing new banking exchange mechanisms
Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), left Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the meeting of …
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New UAE Central Bank rules target outages, fraud and cyberattacks
The UAE Central Bank’s new Operational Risk Management Regulation came into force yesterday, September 14, 2026, establishing a more stringent …
Paysend Secures UAE Central Bank Approval to Launch Middle East Payments Hub
Paysend has received In-Principle Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to establish a licensed presence for stored value …
Kuwait tightens lending criteria for expatriates amid job security concerns
Kuwaiti banks are tightening lending criteria for expatriates as concerns over job security, Kuwaitisation and potential contract terminations prompt lenders …
ADIB-Egypt named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” for the second consecutive year
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of …
UGB shareholders approve proposed trade name change to Burgan Bank Bahrain
Proposed trade name change supports the Group’s regional banking proposition, with an increased focus on Islamic financing, wholesale banking and …
Doha Bank among first in Qatar to join AFAQ Payments System
Doha Bank has joined the AFAQ Payments System, becoming one of the first commercial banks from Qatar to join the …
Mashreq Private Bank says UAE wealth-outflow fears are overblown — and it's betting on a generational handoff instead
Mashreq Private Bank is on track for one of its strongest years in the past five years, according to its …
AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026
AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank are proud co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, on September 17, 2026 at Dusit …
In collab. with Mastercard, QNB Syria Issues 1st Int. Accepted Payment Card in Syria
QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard …
Emirates Development Bank reaches Dh30 billion in financing approvals for industrial businesses
Emirates Development Bank , the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 …
Al Faisal Holding & BKN301 Launch Qatar Fintech Venture
Al Faisal Holding and financial technology provider BKN301 have formed a strategic partnership to launch AFH FINTEQ FOR TRADING and …