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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

BankDhofar Collaborates with Riyada to Support Entrepreneurship in Oman

May 1, 2026

BankDhofar has signed a cooperation agreement with the SME Development Authority (Riyada) aimed at supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Turkey’s central bank flags rising inflation uncertainty

May 1, 2026

Turkey’s central bank reported a substantial increase in uncertainty over the inflation outlook due to price volatility and supply constraints…

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Retail Banking

UAE launches instant bank account service for tourists

May 1, 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE, in partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi EXIM Bank signs reinsurance agreement with its US counterpart

May 1, 2026

The Saudi Export-Import Bank signed a reinsurance agreement with its US counterpart, aimed at meeting the needs of local enterprises…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Apex Group and Truleum Venture Partners announce DFSA-Regulated Tokenized Fund Launch in DIFC

May 1, 2026

Apex Group Ltd and Truleum Venture Partners Limited  have announced the launch of Truleum Fund I LP, a DFSA‑regulated and…

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FinTech

Ripple opens regional HQ in the UAE

May 1, 2026

Ripple has announced an expansion of its presence in the UAE with the opening of its new Middle East and…

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Executive Moves

Citi announces Senior Leadership to boost Global franchise

April 30, 2026

Citi recently announced senior leadership appointments across its Banking & International franchise, effective August, with roles based between London and…

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FinTech

SAMA grants two new consumer finance licenses

April 30, 2026

Two fintech firms have entered Saudi Arabia’s consumer finance market after securing licenses from the central bank, marking a further…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QNB participates in landmark financing to develop the Middle East’s largest single sustainable aviation fuel facility

April 30, 2026

Egypt’s QNB S.A.E., a subsidiary of QNB Group has announced its participation as a lender in the landmark financing of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bahrain central bank leaves overnight rate unchanged at 4.25%

April 30, 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain has announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25%.  …

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Retail Banking

BankDhofar joins hands with Riyada to support entrepreneurship

April 30, 2026

BankDhofar has signed a cooperation agreement with the SME Development Authority (Riyada) aimed at supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the…

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FinTech

The Fintech Landscape of the Middle East: Kuwait in 2026

April 30, 2026

The following is a fintech and wider digital and economic development overview of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation of…

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