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Saudi Awwal Bank reinforces private banking leadership with two global awards

Winning the awards reflects the consistency of our performance and the strength of our private banking proposition.

QIB named Qatar’s best private bank by Euromoney

QIB Private Banking operates through a relationship-driven model, offering customers dedicated access to experienced relationship managers and specialised advisory teams.

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

A New Achievement Reinforcing its Leadership in Private Banking Services

Lighthouse Canton sweeps Euromoney 2026; Named best independent wealth manager across Asia, Singapore and UAE

Recognised for independent wealth management excellence as the institution continues to scale its cross-border platform

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026

All selections were made by the Global Finance editorial team after extensive consultations with bankers, corporate finance executives, and analysts worldwide.

UAE attracts global wealth as private banking enters new growth phase

Private banking enters new growth cycle as HNWIs bank on Mena region

NBK Wealth wins ‘Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2026’ from Global Finance

Group marks a milestone reinforcing its leading position in wealth management field

HNWIs hold $87trln in wealth; UAE attracts 9,800 new millionaires in 2025: report

The report underscores Dubai’s emergence as a destination of choice for HNWIs, family offices and global private capital

Millionaires leave UK, flock to UAE in largest shift in modern history

Wealth advisers say the migration is no longer driven purely by opportunity but increasingly by risk management

The rise of UHNW women in the GCC: What to look for in a fiduciary partner

In the UAE, 30% of real estate portfolios are held by women, and more than 25,000 Emirati women entrepreneurs contribute over $16 billion annually to the economy.

Family Office Expectations And A One-Bank Model: Barclays’ UAE Strategy For 2026

Billimoria adds that digital tools, AI and data intelligence will be used to reduce friction in onboarding

Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards

This recognition reflects Equiom’s depth of expertise, robust governance standards and consistently high quality of service delivered to clients in the Middle East.

Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management

Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia

Former partners lead takeover of wealth manager Octogone

Gulf businessman Hareb Al Darmaki’s Almha Capital also becomes a shareholder in Geneva-headquartered Octogone.

WRISE Group Establishes Strategic Alliance with The Continental Group to Democratise Access to Private Banking in the UAE

Strategic alliance between two financial services leaders expands access to private banking across a broader investor base in the UAE

Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity announce the final closing of Amethis Fund III in line with its target at EUR 406M

AFIII is the third vintage of Amethis’ flagship pan-African strategy.

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