Retail Banking

Retail Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank Executes Landmark Live Tokenized Deposit Settlement with Citi via Swift Ledger

September 17, 2026

The global cross-border payments landscape has achieved a major technological milestone as regulated commercial bank money transitions onto programmable digital …

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Central Bank of Oman gold value doubles to $1.2bln as revaluation gain reaches $408mln

September 17, 2026

The value of bullion held by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) doubled to RO 468.1 million at the end …

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FinTech

Thunes Expands Cross Border Payouts Across Six Middle East Markets

September 16, 2026

Thunes has expanded its cross-border payout network into six more Middle Eastern markets. The company has introduced services in Bahrain, …

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FinTech

Neopay, Commercial Bank of Dubai partner to strengthen access to funds for SMEs

September 16, 2026

Neopay, a leading payments solutions provider in the UAE, has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to help small …

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Retail Banking

Kuwait tightens lending criteria for expatriates amid job security concerns

September 15, 2026

Kuwaiti banks are tightening lending criteria for expatriates as concerns over job security, Kuwaitisation and potential contract terminations prompt lenders …

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Retail Banking

Kuwait banks create ‘grey list’, tighten expatriate lending as job security becomes key credit factor

September 15, 2026

Kuwait banks are becoming more selective in lending to expatriates, shifting from broad-based expansion toward a more risk-focused approach. Lenders …

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Emirates Development Bank reaches Dh30 billion in financing approvals for industrial businesses

September 14, 2026

Emirates Development Bank , the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 …

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Retail Banking

In collab. with Mastercard, QNB Syria Issues 1st Int. Accepted Payment Card in Syria

September 14, 2026

QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard …

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Retail Banking

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026

September 14, 2026

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank are proud co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, on September 17, 2026 at Dusit …

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Retail Banking

Doha Bank among first in Qatar to join AFAQ Payments System

September 14, 2026

Doha Bank has joined the AFAQ Payments System, becoming one of the first commercial banks from Qatar to join the …

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Retail Banking

UGB shareholders approve proposed trade name change to Burgan Bank Bahrain

September 14, 2026

Proposed trade name change supports the Group’s regional banking proposition, with an increased focus on Islamic financing, wholesale banking and …

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Retail Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard unveil UAE’s First World Legend Exclusive card, pairing bespoke design with luxury lifestyle benefits

September 11, 2026

• Invitation only membership offers dedicated relationship management and a curated suite of global lifestyle privileges • FAB Royale World …

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