01/06/2026
Oman banking sector sees loan, liquidity growth as rates ease
Total lending rose to US$90.33 billion by October 2025, supported by higher deposits and stable monetary condition
Alternative Investments
01/06/2026
QSE begins 2026 on bullish note reaching 10,785.36 points
QSE figures attributed the recorded rise to the positive performance of the banks and financial services, industrials, real estate, telecoms, and consumer goods and services sector.
01/05/2026
Saudi Arabia’s PIF rises to 5th among world’s largest sovereign wealth funds
The PIF recorded an increase of $226 billion in assets by December
01/02/2026
Dubai National Insurance announces resignation of CEO A.R. Srinivasan and appointment of Charbel Yazbeck as acting CEO
New leadership to support DNI’s ongoing strategic ambitions
01/02/2026
UAE issues 2 federal decree laws to strengthen capital markets regulation
The federal decree laws support greater international cooperation, facilitate mutual recognition procedures and enable the cross-border recognition of financial products
01/02/2026
Jordan’s industry fuels 39% of Q2 GDP growth
Export growth was broad-based, with eight of 10 industrial subsectors posting gains.
12/30/2025
Aman consumer finance partners with Habitat for humanity Egypt
The program, titled “Empowering Housing Improvements for Low-Income Households in Egypt through FinTech Solutions
12/30/2025
Barwa real estate signs two refinancing agreements worth 557 Mln USD
The refinancing aligns with the Group's strategy aimed at strengthening its financial position and maximizing the benefits of its cash flows.
12/29/2025
KFH Capital Arranged $29 Billion Sukuk Issuances During 2025
KFH Capital among the top ten global Sukuk arrangers
12/29/2025
InvestGB concludes 2025 with strong achievements and strategic partnerships
Al-Awadhi noted that strategic partnerships are a core pillar of InvestGB’s growth strategy.
12/24/2025
Sharjah Coop adopts LEAFIO solutions to enhance space efficiency and automate merchandising processes
Reduces Manual Work by 80% and Supports Unified Operational Standards Across Branches
12/24/2025
Qatar Investment Authority joins consortium to acquire Janus Henderson
The all-cash transaction is led by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst
12/19/2025
African Development Bank Group and Arab Maghreb Union Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Regional Integration and Youth Employment
The meeting also focused on youth and women’s employment, recognising its importance for the region’s stability and prosperity.
12/18/2025
Invest Cyprus gives new momentum to relations between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed for the establishment of the Joint Cyprus – UAE Business and Investment Council.
12/18/2025
Blackstone and Phoenix Financial Announce Partnership
the agreement, Phoenix and Blackstone will collaborate across a range of credit strategies
12/18/2025
Oman Announces 10th Issuance of Local Sovereign Sukuk
The offering is open to subscription by all individual and institutional investors, both Omani and international.
12/17/2025
Qatar's takaful insurance market
Technological advancements are also fueling demand for services accessible through online platforms
12/17/2025
Oman wealth fund unit ITHCA inks investment deal with Saudi Vision Venture
Agreement to provide Omani start-ups access to Saudi investment ecosystem
12/15/2025
Asset management as a pillar of financial sustainability in Saudi Arabia
The government is also deepening engagement with the private sector through improved procurement models
12/15/2025
Saudi banks power economic confidence
The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, itself maintained a solid financial position