How Bank of Singapore is set for its next phase of growth in the Middle East
When I started my journey with Bank of Singapore, Asia’s Global Private Bank, in March last year, I knew that…
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Open banking market could reach $43bn in 2026: Saudi Capital Market Authority chief
The open banking market has expanded significantly and is expected to grow to $43 billion by 2026 from $7 billion…
Jaywan in UAE: Soon, all debit cards to be issued with new payment solution
Banks and financial institutions in the UAE will start issuing the payment card called Jaywan from the second quarter of…
Kuwait Central Bank initiates SME financing questionnaire
The questionnaire will be available year-round, with data being analyzed periodically every three months Basil Al-Haroun, Governor of the…
Remittance costs through UAE exchange houses to see 15% hike
Remittance fees through UAE based exchange houses could see a 15 per cent increase. The industry grouping - Foreign…
Hawksford expands its global footprint with Dubai office
With the official opening of its latest location in Dubai, Hawksford has expanded its global reach and improved its corporate,…
GCC banks to prove resilient in 2024 with UAE, Saudi banking systems leading: S&P Global
S&P Global‘s ‘GCC Banking Sector Outlook 2024’ reveals a challenging yet optimistic perspective. Despite geopolitical uncertainties and potential economic headwinds,…
KPMG to host regional Family Business Summit in Bahrain
KPMG’s Family Business Summit is returning to the scene yet again, with the firm’s Bahrain business this year hosting the…
Optimistic on growth and the impact of AI
Optimism: Nearly three-quarters (73%) of CEOs in the Middle East, and 81% of GCC CEOs, expect regional economic growth to…
NBK hosts a series of workshops for the employees of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development
Ben-Ghareeb: These workshops underline NBK’s dedication to developing the human capital of government entities In line with its strategic…
UAE banking sector assets hit $1.09tn for first time in history
The UAE banking sector’s total assets surged to 4.02 trillion dirhams ($1.09 trillion) for the first time in history in…
New record for Dubai as luxury home sales hit US$ 7.6bn in 2023
The total number of US$ 10 million plus home sales in Dubai grew by 92.4%to 431 sales during 2023, according…