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Executive Moves

FTI Consulting appoints Aurélien Vincent to lead financial services practice in the Middle East

April 7, 2026

FTI Consulting, Inc.  today announced the appointment of Aurélien Vincent as a Senior Managing Director in the Strategy & Transformation…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

DFSA and Ministry of Economy and Tourism sign MoU

April 2, 2026

 The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the…

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Retail Banking

Doha Bank wins dual honours at Euromoney Awards

April 2, 2026

Doha Bank has further cemented its leadership in private wealth management after being honoured with two prestigious accolades at the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar Central Bank issues Government Ijara Sukuk worth $800mln

April 2, 2026

Qatar Central Bank  issued yesterday Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to…

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Retail Banking

Saudi bank assets climb to $1.35tn as lending expands: SAMA

April 2, 2026

Saudi banks’ aggregate assets rose to SR5.07 trillion ($1.35 trillion) at the end of February, up from SR5.02 trillion a…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Amid budget pressures, Nigeria moves to borrow $6 billion from Citi, Abu Dhabi Bank

April 2, 2026

The approval, granted alongside the 2026 budget, allows Africa’s largest economy to raise $5 billion from First Abu Dhabi Bank…

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Awards and Recognition

KFH – Bahrain wins Euromoney Magazine Best Private Bank in Bahrain 2026 award

April 2, 2026

Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain was awarded “Best Private Bank in Bahrain 2026” by Euromoney Magazine, a leading international financial…

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Executive Moves

Dubai-based Hoxton Wealth appoints Rob Aberdein to build international legal services arm

April 1, 2026

Dubai-based Hoxton Wealth has appointed former Progeny Chief Commercial Officer Rob Aberdein as General Counsel and Director of Legal &…

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Retail Banking

Khaleeji Bank commends Sattam Algosaibi’s efforts during his tenure as chief executive officer of the bank

April 1, 2026

The Chairman of Khaleeji Bank, Mr Yousif Abdulla Taqi, praised the outstanding efforts made by Mr Sattam Algosaibi during his…

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Retail Banking

Emirates NBD raises $2.25bn in show of investor confidence during war

April 1, 2026

Dubai’s Emirates NBD has successfully closed $2.25 billion in long-term financing, underscoring robust investor confidence in one of the region’s…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai gold extends three-day gain after worst month since 2008

April 1, 2026

Dubai gold prices moved higher early Wednesday, extending a short-term rebound after a sharp correction through March that unsettled buyers…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Second Primark store set to open in Dubai at City Centre Mirdif

April 1, 2026

Majid Al Futtaim is expanding its retail footprint across the region through an extended partnership with Alshaya Group, with a…

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