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Qatar and Oman pitch Middle East-backed financing for infrastructure projects in Global South

Islamic finance will be able to complement conventional funding to accelerate development

Qatar’s Islamic Banking sector expands, fueled by digitalization and sustainability

Asset quality continued to improve amid declining non-performing loans (NPLs) and strengthened risk coverage provisions, while capital reserves and liquidity remained well above regulatory minimums.

QFC, AlRayan Bank join forces to boost banking access, Islamic finance

Both parties will exchange best practices and strengthen alignment with international regulatory standards.

Qatar Islamic banks see surge in foreign deposits as lending shifts towards public sector

Islamic banks accounted for 29% of total banking-sector financing in 2025

DIB launches its first Youth Council to develop the next generation of talent

New Council channels fresh perspectives into meaningful participation while creating opportunities for young talent to develop and contribute

Dukhan Bank becomes Qatar’s 1st Islamic bank to go live on Kinexys blockchain network

The network supports major global currencies and enables near-instant settlement, programmable payments, and improved liquidity management.

ADIB delivers strong H1 2026 results, with net profit before tax increasing 9% to AED 4.3bln, and industry-leading ROE of 28%

ADIB crossed the AED 300 billion asset milestone, underscoring the strength of ADIB’s customer franchise and sustained business growth

Islamic banking hits 19% of Oman’s banking assets: S&P

The sector comprises two fully fledged Islamic banks: Bank Nizwa and Alizz Islamic Bank — alongside five Islamic windows operated by conventional lenders.

Alinma Bank launches Future Bankers Program in partnership with Kaplan Professional MENA in Riyadh

The Saudi banking app industry is set to surpass SAR 121 billion by 2030

Islamic Banking In Kuwait: A Strong Domestic Franchise

The sector's share of total assets rose to 51% as of May 31, 2026, from 46% in 2020, while the share of domestic credit grew to 53% from 48%.

Jordan Islamic Bank Wins Euromoney Islamic Banking Award

He attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of the bank's board of directors

Dhofar Islamic signs financing agreement with ZL Group for major industrial project at Sohar Port

The agreement highlights Dhofar Islamic’s commitment to financing strategic industrial projects that contribute to Oman’s economic diversification, industrial growth, and Vision 2040 objectives

ADIB and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign agreement to offer SMEs a foundational toolkit for success

The “SME in a Box” platform is designed to make it faster, simpler, and more cost efficient for entrepreneurs to start and operate businesses in Dubai

Alizz Islamic Bank and Sharakah welcome 15 Omani SMEs to the second edition of ‘Alizz business ‘SME development programme

These sessions will provide entrepreneurs with practical business knowledge, expert mentorship, networking opportunities and insights into best practices across a range of business disciplines

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