QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for a new digital bank
QNB Group announced the license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, from the Central Bank of…
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Egyptian Banks Hike Administrative Fees
Egyptian Banks Several of Egypt’s largest banks are raising fees on a range of banking services. This includes opening bank…
Wio Bank deposits cross Dh50 billion as digital banking accelerates in UAE
Wio Bank has crossed Dh50 billion in customer deposits, marking a major milestone for UAE’s digital-first bank. The achievement, reached…
Kuwait’s banking sector posts profit growth in first half of 2025
Al-Shall reported that the Kuwaiti banking sector, comprising nine banks, achieved growth in net profits during the first half of…
Mastercard and Tiqmo Partnership Drives Saudi Digital Shift, Focusing on Network and Financial Inclusion
Payments giant Mastercard is accelerating its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through strategic partnerships with agile fintechs, moving beyond…
Warba Bank launches first digital “Easy Finance” in Kuwait for domestic workers
As part of its vision to provide innovative solutions that serve all segments of society, and in a first-of-its-kind initiative…
UAE banks failing to meet customer expectations, PwC report finds
Bank customers in the UAE are the least satisfied among the Gulf region as issues including delayed payments, account closures…
Kuwait hires banks for first dollar debt sale in eight years
Kuwait has appointed international banks to lead its first global dollar debt sale in eight years. The proposed offering…
Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR2.25mn
The value of the allotted treasury bills amounted to OMR0.25 million, for a maturity period of 28 days. The average…
Gulf Bank’s red Plus joins Gulf Points
5,000 instant welcome points for those who transfer their student allowance to the red account, along with 50% daily discounts…
Boubyan Bank launches new sharia-compliant certificates of deposit program
Abdul-Salam Al-Saleh: CDs Offer High Flexibility and Efficiency in Deploying Short-Term Investments The Program Is an Opportunity to Tap into…
BankDhofar wins Best Customer Experience Award in Oman for 2025
BankDhofar has been awarded the Best Customer Experience Award in Oman for 2025 by Global Business and Finance Magazine, highlighting…