HSBC launches UAE’s first immediately international bank account
HSBC in the UAE today became the first market in HSBC’s global network to launch the upgrade to its Global…
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Middle East conflict to weigh on Qatari banks' 2026 profits
Moody’s Ratings expects Qatari banks to report a slight fall in net profits, driven by higher costs of risk, putting…
Arab African International Bank Launches Business Hubs as «One Stop Banking Destination» to Empower Various business Sectors
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the banking experience for corporate clients, Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has…
Al Baraka Islamic Bank joins wage protection system for corporate and institutional clients
Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C (c) announced joining the Wage Protection System (WPS), enabling its corporate and institutional clients to…
Middle East Banks Grow African Presence
Deepening political, social, and cultural ties opens a fertile financial market. Africa’s position as a corridor for capital, trade,…
Syria approves creation of new electronic payment system
Syria has approved the creation of a new electronic payment and money transfer system aimed at modernizing its financial infrastructure…
Sohar International establishes innovation hub at Terminal 11 to support fintech growth as the exclusive banking partner
Sohar International has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Terminal 11 – an innovation hub that connects startups, corporates, investors,…
International Banker 2026 Middle East, Asia & Australasia Awards Winners
Saudi Arabia’s largest banks, including Saudi National Bank (SNB), Alrajhi Bank and Riyad Bank, recorded stronger earnings in the first…
Kuwait banks seek ‘friendly’ understanding as competition intensifies on retail loan, deposit rates
Some Kuwaiti banks are pursuing a “friendly” understanding among retail banking policymakers to contain increasingly aggressive competition over individual loans…
GFH reports $76.2mln H1 profit, up 13.33%
GFH Bank has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of $76.20 million for the first six months of the…
FAB strengthens UAE AI ecosystem through second SpeakEasy enterprise AI forum
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's global bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institution, hosted…
Mastercard, AFS launch corporate cards in the UAE and Egypt
Mastercard and Arab Financial Services have launched corporate credit and prepaid cards integrated with the AFS Pro app in the…