Riyad Bank and Mastercard join forces to empower MSMEs
Riyad Bank and Mastercard have collaborated to provide small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia with enhanced access to funding. …
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QIB and Visa Partner to Expand B2B Cross-Border Payments
Qatar Islamic Bank has partnered with Visa to enhance cross-border business-to-business payments through Visa B2B Connect. The platform supports…
Banking, realty, energy sectors drive Qatari-listed companies’ earnings in Q1
The total earnings for Qatari-listed companies witnessed a marginal gain of 0.9% during the first quarter (Q1) of this year…
Qatar’s banking sector assets reach QR2.072 trillion in April
Qatar’s banking sector witnessed growth as the total assets moved up by 1.2% in 2025 compared to a growth of…
Dukhan Bank announces launch of major promotional campaign in partnership with Visa
Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of a major promotional campaign in partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital…
Oman’s banking sector credit rises 9pc to $87.3b
Total outstanding credit extended by Oman’s banking sector, comprising both conventional and Islamic institutions, rose by 9 per cent year-on-year…
Sohar International honored with three awards at NABS 2025
Reaffirming its stature as a multifaceted banking leader—defined by strong growth, purposeful innovation, and societal impact, Sohar International was honored…
Kuwaiti lender Boubyan prices $500mln 5-year sukuk
Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank priced its $500 million senior unsecured Reg S 5-year sukuk at 4.973% with fixed, semi-annual, 30/360 coupon.…
Ajman Bank wins MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025 for outstanding innovation and digital excellence in Islamic Banking
Ajman Bank has been recognised as one of the winners at the prestigious MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025, held…
NBB named Best Bank in Bahrain at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025
The National Bank of Bahrain has been named Best Bank in Bahrain at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence for…
Commercial Bank awarded with best bank for SMEs in Qatar by Euromoney
Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital financial solutions, has been awarded with “Best Bank for SMEs” in Qatar by…
UAE Central Bank orders halt to minimum balance hike
In a major new development, the Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday instructed all banks operating in the country…