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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

WTW Receives DFSA Licence Approval to Operate Investment Business in Dubai International Financial Centre

June 16, 2026

WTW a global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced that it has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority…

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Islamic Finance

Saudi PIF unit KAFD DMC closes $3.2bln Islamic financing deal

June 16, 2026

King ​Abdullah Financial District ⁠Development and Management Company ‌has closed a 12 billion riyal ($3.2 ​billion) Murabaha Islamic financing facility,…

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Retail Banking

Ithmaar Bank organises loyalty and allegiance signing ceremony for His Majesty the King

June 15, 2026

Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (Closed), a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, organised a signing ceremony for the loyalty and allegiance document to…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International introduces a comprehensive banking ecosystem for pensioners

June 15, 2026

Reinforcing its commitment to delivering purpose-driven financial solutions across every stage of life, Sohar International recently announced the launch of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Arabia faces pivotal moment to strengthen retirement systems and unlock long-term economic growth

June 15, 2026

Clear demand for retirement and workplace solutions that could significantly improve preparedness and convert saving intent into better outcomes Strong…

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Comment & Analysis

Knight Frank: Saudi Arabia residential transactions halve as affordability pressures and regional conflict dampen sentiment

June 15, 2026

Residential transaction values declined 57% to SAR 22 billion over the last 12 months Riyadh Grade A office rents increased…

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Awards and Recognition

Forbes Middle East names Omar Al Mannaei among Middle East's Most Influential CMOs 2026

June 15, 2026

His Excellency Omar Matar Al Mannaei, CEO and CMO of Emirates Auction, has been named among the “Middle East’s Most…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain Bourse participates in HSBC GCC Exchanges London Conference 2026

June 15, 2026

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, participated in the HSBC GCC Exchanges London…

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Retail Banking

QIB announces two new millionaires of the Misk account for 2026

June 15, 2026

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank, has announced the two new millionaires of the 9th Misk Account edition,…

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Islamic Finance

Alizz Islamic Bank wins ‘Best Brand in Customer Experience – Islamic Banking’ at Oman CX Awards 2026

June 15, 2026

Alizz Islamic Bank has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Best Brand in Customer Experience – Islamic Banking’ award at the…

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Awards and Recognition

Kuwait Fin­ance House wins 3 Global Private Bank­ing Innov­a­tion Awards

June 15, 2026

Kuwait Fin­ance House has won three pres­ti­gi­ous awards at the Global Private Banker “Global Private Bank­ing Innov­a­tion Awards 2026”: Best…

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Fraud & Ethics

Dubai man loses Dh800,000 bank loan cash in fake banking app scam

June 12, 2026

A man who had just secured a Dh800,000 bank loan lost the entire amount after fraudsters tricked him into downloading…

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