Egypt works to open investment avenues for Czech pension funds: Minister
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt is actively working to enable Czech pension funds to access…
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Saudi Arabia drives GCC bond market with $32bn in issuances: Markaz
Saudi Arabia dominated the Gulf Cooperation Council’s fixed-income market in the first quarter of 2026, raising $32.54 billion through 42…
Iraq ranks among top global central bank gold buyers since 2020
The Central Bank of Iraq ranked among the world’s largest central bank gold buyers between 2020 and 2025, amid a…
IFC board to vote on $100mln loan for hotel overlooking Grand Egyptian Museum
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is in the final stages of approving a $100 million senior secured corporate loan to…
Markaz Report: GCC Fixed Income market sees $55.04bln in primary issuances during Q1 2026, representing a 5.64% increase
In its Fixed Income Report, Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” states that primary debt issuances of Bonds and Sukuk in the…
Al Salam Bank sells its stake in Gulf African Bank
Bahrain headquartered-Al Salam Bank has announced the sale of its 20.94% stake in Gulf African Bank, the largest Islamic Bank…
ADX adds FAB as General Clearing Member
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group has expanded its post-trade ecosystem with the addition of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)…
Allianz Trade expects the Middle East conflict to lead to +15,000 global business insolvencies over 2026-2027
Compared to Allianz Trade’s pre-crisis forecast, the direct toll from the Middle East represents +7,000 cases for 2026 and +7,900…
Kuwait-based OJO Group’s ARC Advisory strengthens regional footprint through strategic collaboration with Sarat Investments Holdings
Kuwait-based OJO Group’s ARC Advisory has strengthened its regional footprint through a strategic collaboration with Saudi-based Sarat Investments Holdings, marking…
Saudi Arabia backs stronger global action on illicit finance: SAMA governor
Saudi Arabia supports stronger global cooperation to combat illicit finance, central bank governor Ayman Al-Sayari said, highlighting the financial sector’s…
MENA ECM deals plunge 91% in Q1 amid weak deal flow – LSEG
MENA equity and equity‑related issuance slumped sharply in the first quarter of the year, with total proceeds falling to $472.9…
Qatar’s banking assets touch QR2.17tn in February: QNBFS
Qatar banking sector's total assets stood at QR2.17tn in February, according to QNB Financial Services (QNBFS). In its research…