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FinTech

KPMG report highlights eight critical cybersecurity priorities shaping 2026

April 23, 2026

The cyber-attack surface continues to expand, fueled by rapid technological change, the rise of non‑human threat actors, geopolitical shifts, and…

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Financial Results

United Arab Bank posts Dh75 million net profit for Q1

April 23, 2026

United Arab Bank  on Wednesday announced that it posted a net profit of Dh75 million in the first quarter of…

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Executive Moves

Madbouly appoints Omar Radwan as EGX Chairman for 1 year

April 23, 2026

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decree appointing Omar Radwan as Chairman of the Board of Directors of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

New strategic partnership in the Arab States region to enhance access to green finance for small and medium-sized enterprises

April 23, 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the Islamic Corporation for the Development…

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FinTech

UAE bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer services

April 23, 2026

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has banned all banks and financial institutions from using platforms such as…

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Tax

Bermuda signs amendment to Bahrain tax agreement

April 23, 2026

David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, has signed a protocol amending the Double Taxation Agreement between Bermuda and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Allianz Trade expects the Middle East conflict to lead to +15,000 global business insolvencies over 2026-2027

April 22, 2026

Compared to Allianz Trade’s pre-crisis forecast, the direct toll from the Middle East represents +7,000 cases for 2026 and +7,900…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai South signs MoU with Emirates NBD to support business community

April 22, 2026

Dubai South, the largest urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has signed a strategic Memorandum of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Turkey’s central bank may need extra rate hike, Citi says before policy decision

April 22, 2026

Citigroup has warned that Turkey’s central bank may need to deliver an additional interest rate increase and revise its inflation…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways

April 22, 2026

The UAE’s updated anti-money laundering guidance and more, shifting financial institutions toward real-time, technology-driven compliance, significantly increasing operational costs and…

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Investment Banking

Oman opens Angola-based investment bank to deepen Africa trade links

April 22, 2026

Oman has established a new investment bank in Angola to expand its footprint in Africa’s fast-growing markets. The African Bank…

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ESG

FAB unveils net zero transition plan in 2026 transition pathways update

April 22, 2026

Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial…

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