All Articles

Retail Banking

Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves grow 1.90 percent to $71.9 billion as gold holdings surge to $16.82 billion

May 12, 2026

The international reserves and foreign currency liquidity of the Qatar Central Bank witnessed a growth of 1.90 percent on a…

Read More

Retail Banking

Saudi finance licenses climb to 74 as payment providers hit 32

May 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s licensed finance companies have risen to 74 after the central bank approved a new buy-now-pay-later firm, while the…

Read More

FinTech

Oman’s digital payment transactions jump 76% to RO3.2bn in 2025

May 12, 2026

Oman recorded strong growth in the use of digital payment methods during 2025, reflecting a qualitative shift in consumer behaviour,…

Read More

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

New US$1 Billion World Bank Group Development Financing to Support Egypt’s Private Sector–Led Job Creation, Macroeconomic Stability, and a Greener Economy

May 12, 2026

The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in financing to support Egypt’s efforts to boost private sector–led job creation,…

Read More

Executive Moves

Aon strengthens Talent Solutions team with Talal Bohsali and Jad Bou Saab

May 12, 2026

The Talent Solutions team of Aon, part of its human capital consulting business, helps organizations attract, retain, and develop talent…

Read More

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi EXIM Signs Cooperation Agreement with Alinma Bank

May 12, 2026

The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) signed a cooperation agreement with Alinma Bank to issue bank guarantees that support local…

Read More

Retail Banking

HSBC appointed International Primary Dealer in Saudi Arabia

May 11, 2026

HSBC has been appointed as an International Primary Dealer by the Saudi Ministry of Finance and National Debt Management Center…

Read More

Islamic Finance

Oman: Meethaq Islamic Banking tops $5.1bln in assets

May 11, 2026

Total assets of Meethaq Islamic Banking, the Islamic banking arm of Bank Muscat and the largest Islamic banking entity in…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain: BBK and Eskan Bank sign GLDP agreement

May 11, 2026

BBK has signed the Government Land Development Programme Agreement with Eskan Bank.   The agreement builds on national housing initiatives…

Read More

Financial Results

Burgan Bank reports its financial results for first quarter of 2026

May 11, 2026

Burgan Bank KPSC ("Burgan” or "the Bank”) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), ended 31March2026.…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emirates Group announces record profit despite regional conflict

May 11, 2026

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates airline retains its place as the world’s most profitable airline as it posts record profit before…

Read More

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Social Affairs Minister explores cooperation with World Bank

May 11, 2026

Kuwait’s minister of social affairs met with the World Bank’s representative in Kuwait on Thursday to discuss expanding cooperation on…

Read More