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Awards and Recognition

Bahrain Development Bank Secures Triple Triumph at Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026

April 24, 2026

Global Banking & Finance Review is pleased to announce that Bahrain Development Bank  has achieved a remarkable milestone at the…

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Financial Results

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank posts Q1 profit of $910mln, beats estimates

April 24, 2026

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC posted a net profit of AED 3.36 billion ($910 million) in the first quarter of…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar: Real estate trading volume exceeds $127.7mln in one week

April 24, 2026

The total value of real estate transactions registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice from…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Financial Audit Authority in Dubai awards RTA the highest rating in corporate governance and internal audit evaluation

April 24, 2026

The Financial Audit Authority in Dubai has announced that it has awarded the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) the highest…

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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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