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FABMISR, Network International partner to accelerate digital payments in Egypt

May 21, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr entered into a strategic partnership agreement with MEA-focused fintech company Network International to advance Egypt’s…

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Retail Banking

Oman Arab Bank hon­ours chief risk officer with Chair­man’s Award

May 19, 2026

Oman Arab Bank has reaf­firmed its com­mit­ment to pro­mot­ing lead­er­ship, innov­a­tion and excel­lence within the bank­ing sec­tor through its Chair­man’s…

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Retail Banking

Rain and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement across Bahrain and the UAE

May 19, 2026

Rain Financial Inc. ("Rain"), a regulated crypto brokerage and custodian in the GCC, today announced a multi-jurisdictional banking agreement with…

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Arab Bank Best Bank in the Middle East 2026

May 19, 2026

Arab Bank recently received the "Best Bank in the Middle East 2026" award from New York-based Global Finance magazine, a…

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Retail Banking

BankDhofar leads the shift from transactions to relationships in Omani banking

May 15, 2026

BankDhofar’s strategic trajectory offers a clear signal of how banking in Oman is evolving — from a focus on transactions…

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Retail Banking

National Bank of Bahrain posts $54.6mln Q1 net profit

May 15, 2026

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of BHD20.6 million ($54.6 million) for the…

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Retail Banking

Weyay Bank becomes exclusive sponsor of Derasti Exhibition

May 15, 2026

Weyay Bank announces its participation as the exclusive banking sponsor of Derasti Exhibition, the first this year dedicated to supporting…

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Awards and Recognition

NBK Named Best Bank in Kuwait – 2026 by Global Finance

May 14, 2026

The award reflects NBK’s outstanding performance and distinction among its peers across the banking sector Global Finance: NBK expanded the…

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Kuwait banks push to cut ‘Link’ transfer limits amid rise of Wamd payments

May 13, 2026

A banking debate has emerged in Kuwait over the future of instant financial payment links, amid growing calls within the…

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Retail Banking

Saudi finance licenses climb to 74 as payment providers hit 32

May 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s licensed finance companies have risen to 74 after the central bank approved a new buy-now-pay-later firm, while the…

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Retail Banking

Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves grow 1.90 percent to $71.9 billion as gold holdings surge to $16.82 billion

May 12, 2026

The international reserves and foreign currency liquidity of the Qatar Central Bank witnessed a growth of 1.90 percent on a…

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Financial Results

Burgan Bank reports its financial results for first quarter of 2026

May 11, 2026

Burgan Bank KPSC ("Burgan” or "the Bank”) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), ended 31March2026.…

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