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Tax

Egypt House extends tax dispute framework, mandates profit transfers from state companies

June 24, 2026

Egypt's House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final approval to two government-backed bills extending the tax dispute settlement framework until…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FRA approves 13 companies to undertake non-bank financial activities

June 24, 2026

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 13 companies to undertake a range of non-bank financial activities, as part of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar Development Bank Participates in VivaTech 2026

June 24, 2026

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and technology event, which recently concluded in Paris, France.…

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Retail Banking

Banque Misr raises return on 3-year Al Qema savings certificate

June 24, 2026

Banque Misr has increased the annual return on its three-year fixed-rate Al Qema savings certificate to 17.75% for customers receiving…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Egypt: FRA grants new approvals to 13 companies in non-banking financial activities

June 24, 2026

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 13 companies to undertake a range of non-banking financial activities as part of…

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Sovereign wealth

Ministry of Finance announces opening of subscription and pricing for UAE’s inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme

June 24, 2026

Approved channels include Dubai Financial Market’s Subscription platform, DFM app, iVestor app, and the digital channels of the receiving banks…

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Retail Banking

Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets

June 24, 2026

Standard Chartered is exploring options to sell its retail and wealth franchise in Bahrain as the UK-headquartered lender focuses on…

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Executive Moves

Praxis expands Middle East Corporate & Funds division with appointment of Head of Fund Operations GCC

June 24, 2026

Praxis has appointed Ameer Khan as Head of Fund Operations GCC, further strengthening its growing Corporate & Funds division in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bain & Company report identifies four imperatives shaping the future of sovereign wealth funds as global assets approach $30trln

June 23, 2026

Bain & Company today released The Future of Sovereign Wealth Funds: Four Imperatives for the Next Decade, a new report…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

FAB, Burjeel rush through UAE’s reopened debt window

June 23, 2026

The UAE’s debt rush is gathering pace as borrowers lock in funding while spreads recover from their war-era widening. First…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman’s public revenue rises 8 percent to $31.5 billion on higher oil, gas earnings

June 23, 2026

Oman’s public finances strengthened in 2025 as higher global energy prices boosted government revenue, helping total income exceed budget projections…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Titan Egypt and SolarizEgypt sign long-term agreement

June 23, 2026

Titan Egypt has announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SolarizEgypt to develop and construct an…

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