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Islamic Finance

Sharjah Islamic Bank’s General Assembly approves 20% cash dividend and capital increase in the golden jubilee year

March 10, 2026

H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), chaired the Bank’s Annual…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bahrain’s state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack

March 10, 2026

Bahrain’s state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery ablaze.…

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Research & Studies

Gulf states activate emergency plan to ensure flow of goods amid geopolitical tensions

March 10, 2026

The Gulf States, through the Federation of GCC Chambers, have activated an emergency plan in coordination with the chambers of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Egyptian pound weakens past 52 per dollar amid regional tensions

March 9, 2026

The dollar closed at EGP 52.11 for buying and EGP 52.21 for selling, according to data from the Central Bank…

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Retail Banking

QCB continues implementing remote work system in financial institutions

March 9, 2026

Qatar Central Bank announced that it has been decided to continue implementing the remote work system for no more than…

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FinTech

UAE’s crypto adoption surges as banks shift from pilots to production

March 9, 2026

The UAE’s digital‑asset landscape is entering a decisive new phase, with banks and financial institutions rapidly progressing from blockchain experimentation…

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Research & Studies

Banks, institutions suspend operations in Kuwait after Iranian attacks

March 9, 2026

Several banks and public institutions in Kuwait temporarily closed their main offices on Sunday because of ongoing attacks from Iran…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Karm Holding secures EGP 70mln shariah-compliant financing from Banque Misr to expand Cairo 3A project

March 9, 2026

Venus, a subsidiary of Karm Holding, has secured Shariah-Compliant financing worth EGP 70 million from Banque Misr to support the…

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Retail Banking

Gulf Bank reaffirms full operational continuity across all retail and corporate banking channels

March 9, 2026

In response to current regional developments, Gulf Bank has confirmed that its core banking systems and technical infrastructure are operating…

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Retail Banking

CBK affirms the continuity of banking operations and the resilience of the banking sector

March 9, 2026

The Central Bank of Kuwait  confirms the banking sector’s high operational readiness and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted banking services across all…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International opens new branch at Al Mouj in Muscat

March 9, 2026

Sohar International, an Oman-based commercial bank providing retail, corporate, and investment banking services, has opened its 59th branch in Al…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Investcorp announces close of second GP staking fund with $1.1bln in commitments

March 6, 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, today announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed…

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