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Sohar International establishes innovation hub at Terminal 11 to support fintech growth as the exclusive banking partner

August 19, 2026

Sohar International has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Terminal 11 – an innovation hub that connects startups, corporates, investors,…

FinTech

Syria approves creation of new electronic payment system

August 19, 2026

Syria has approved the creation of a new electronic payment and money transfer system aimed at modernizing its financial infrastructure…

Comment & Analysis

ITC developments across Oman at an all-time high, says expert

August 19, 2026

In terms of transaction activity, Oman’s real estate market performed better during the first half of 2026 than it did…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice

August 19, 2026

The UAE has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the Ministry of Foreign…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

CBE directs banks to submit 2027 financial literacy plans in Q4 2026

August 19, 2026

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the Egyptian market to submit comprehensive financial literacy action…

Retail Banking

Middle East Banks Grow African Presence

August 19, 2026

Deepening political, social, and cultural ties opens a fertile financial market. Africa’s position as a corridor for capital, trade,…

FinTech

Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates

August 19, 2026

Roaming for Iranian mobile operators in the United Arab Emirates has been suspended, cutting off Iranian residents and travellers from…

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IQ-EQ’s Pete Unwin on the new era of Gulf family wealth

August 19, 2026

For decades, the Gulf’s family wealth sat where the family business sat. Investments were held privately inside the conglomerate, decisions…

Islamic Finance

Qatar Islamic banks see surge in foreign deposits as lending shifts towards public sector

August 18, 2026

Qatar’s Islamic banks saw a sharp rise in non-resident deposits in 2025, while financing growth was led by the public…

FinTech

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…

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. …

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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Sohar International establishes innovation hub at Terminal 11 to support fintech growth as the exclusive banking partner

Syria approves creation of new electronic payment system

ITC developments across Oman at an all-time high, says expert

UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice

CBE directs banks to submit 2027 financial literacy plans in Q4 2026

Middle East Banks Grow African Presence

Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates

IQ-EQ’s Pete Unwin on the new era of Gulf family wealth

Qatar Islamic banks see surge in foreign deposits as lending shifts towards public sector

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

FCA appoints new attaché to strengthen ties across the Gulf

EFG Holding revenues climb as Bank NXT profit jumps 33%

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