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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Emirates Association for Franchise Development holds its inaugural meeting to discuss its new articles of association

August 15, 2024

The Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD), chaired by His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi…

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Insurance

Said Zater in the top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for the second year in a row

August 15, 2024

According to Forbes Middle East, Mr. Said Zater, CEO of Contact Financial Holding, has been selected for the second consecutive…

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Executive Moves

RISE promotes Wedad Al Rasheed to more senior role

August 15, 2024

Within a year of joining RISE, Wedad Al Rasheed has been promoted to a more senior role.   Appointed a…

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Executive Moves

Turki Alajmi becomes partner in KPMG's Defense & Security practice

August 15, 2024

KPMG has promoted Turki Alajmi, a Saudi-based member of the company, to partner in its Defense & Security practice.  …

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Financial Results

Gulf Insurance Group announces net profit of KD 16.8mln (US$ 54.7mln) for the first half of 2024

August 14, 2024

Gulf Insurance Group announced a net profit of KD 16.8 million (US$ 54.7 million), with earnings per share of 59.03…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Net profits of MSX-listed banks in Oman jump to $665mln in 2024 first half

August 14, 2024

The net profits of the banks listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange have increased their profits, benefiting from economic activity,…

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Investment Banking

EFG Holding continues to report solid performance in the second quarter of 2024

August 14, 2024

Investment Banking reports record-high revenues for a single quarter, together with growth recorded by the rest of the Group’s core…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Broad money supply in Oman grows to $61.5bln

August 14, 2024

The broad money supply witnessed a growth of 11.5 percent on an annual basis to reach OMR23.7 billion by the…

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Executive Moves

Haitham Samman joins PwC as Director for Impact & Development

August 13, 2024

Big Four firm PwC has appointed Haitham Samman as regional Director for Impact & Development.   In his new role,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

KPMG merger forms 5,000-strong business in the Middle East

August 13, 2024

KPMG’s two largest member firms in the Middle East – Saudi Levant and Lower Gulf – have voted to integrate…

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Comment & Analysis

Ahlibank announces new batch of its ‘HIMAM’ program

August 13, 2024

As part of its goals to empower Omani youth through knowledge-intensive development programs, ahlibank has opened its doors for the…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International revamps its call center IVR system to enhance the customers’ digital journey

August 13, 2024

Sohar International, Oman’s Best Bank, is proud to announce the revamp of its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems within the…

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