DIFC records 30% growth in registered companies
The number of companies registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) exceeded 10,000 by the end of the first…
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UAE bank assets reach $1.53trln in May, central bank says
The Central Bank issued the “Monetary and Banking Developments – May 2026” report, which showed that money supply aggregate M1…
Saudi Arabia welcomed 29.3m foreign tourists in 2025: OECD
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development announced its “Tourism Trends and Policies 2026” report, which reflected the rapid growth…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADFW 2026 to Reinforce Abu Dhabi's Role as Capital of Capital
The fifth edition's theme, The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships', will explore the strength and resilience of a networked community,…
Saudi Arabia ups US Treasury holdings, remains Middle East’s largest
Saudi Arabia slightly increased its holdings of US Treasury securities to $140.3 billion at the end of May, compared with…
CBJ cybersecurity platform gains global acclaim
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) achieved a major global cybersecurity milestone after its innovative regional cyber-threat intelligence sharing platform…
SAMA approves Credit Line as Saudi finance companies reach 77
The Saudi Central Bank has given permission for Credit Line to conduct micro consumer finance activities, bringing the total number…
EBRD and Central Bank of Jordan strengthen compliance and financial crime risk management
EBRD and Central Bank of Jordan support financial institutions in addressing emerging compliance and financial crime risks Workshop equips participants…
Türkiye's de-dollarization advances as lira deposits hit 11-year high
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Thursday that Türkiye's de-dollarization drive had made significant progress, with Turkish lira deposits…
Qatar Central Bank Governor Meets with Co-CEO of KKR & Co.
HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met…
FRA grants 10 new licences across non-banking financial sectors
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved 10 new licences covering a range of non-banking financial…
SAMA licenses Daftar Technologies for BNPL, raising finance firms to 76
Saudi Arabia’s banking regulator has licensed Daftar Technologies to provide buy now, pay later services, bringing the total number of…