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FinTech

Avaloq Wealth Management Index Highlights UAE’s Digital and Demographic Edge

August 6, 2026

The inaugural Avaloq Wealth Management Index identifies the UAE as a leading wealth management market, supported by demographic momentum, digital…

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Uncategorized

Standard Chartered trains 30 leaders for affluent push

August 6, 2026

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank has launched a four-month executive development programme for its senior leaders in partnership with the…

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BDM Wealth Management Hits £50M Milestone, Expands Reach Across Dubai, London and Norway

August 6, 2026

BDM Wealth Management has structured more than £50 million in capital across over 30 projects, ranging from SEIS-qualifying early-stage raises…

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Retail Banking

Jordan Kuwait Bank issues its second Green Bond in partnership with IFC to advance sustainable finance in Jordan

August 5, 2026

Second Green Bond issued in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) IFC is investing up to USD 100 million in…

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Retail Banking

Jordan Kuwait Bank issues its second Green Bond in partnership with IFC to advance sustainable finance in Jordan

August 5, 2026

Second Green Bond issued in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) IFC is investing up to USD 100 million in…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai named the world’s second most Intelligent City in global BCG benchmark

August 5, 2026

Dubai has been named the world’s second most intelligent city in a global benchmark from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).  …

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Retail Banking

Ahlibank reports strong performance in the first half of 2026

August 5, 2026

ahlibank has announced its unaudited financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting a net profit of…

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Retail Banking

BankDhofar hosts Numo SME event to strengthen engagement with entrepreneurs

August 5, 2026

BankDhofar has organised the “Numo” engagement event for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as part of its ongoing commitment to…

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Financial Results

Abu Dhabi’s 2PointZero posts H1 net profit of Dhs7.7bn as revenue climbs

August 5, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company 2PointZero Group reported a net profit of Dhs7.7bn ($2.1bn) for the first half of 2026,…

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Comment & Analysis

Oman becoming an increasingly attractive market for investors

August 5, 2026

Oman is becoming an increasingly attractive market for investors and the evidence goes well beyond sentiment as evident from the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Emirates NBD signs deal to buy HSBC's retail operations in Egypt

August 4, 2026

Emirates NBD has signed a definitive agreement to buy HSBC’s retail banking operations in Egypt, as it looks to continue…

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Legal

Former Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh arrested

August 4, 2026

The Salameh Papers: Special report into allegations against former Lebanon banking chief   Riad Salameh was arrested on Friday at…

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