Oman’s bond and sukuk market records RO608mn gain in 2025
The bond and sukuk market on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded robust gains of RO607.9mn in market capitalisation last…
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Oman Arab Bank launches new platform for SME growth
Oman Arab Bank on Sunday officially launched its new SME growth initiative, Tumouhi 2026, during a press conference, marking a…
Jordan Launches Region’s First Fintech Academy and Applied Lab to Drive Digital Economy
The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) officially inaugurated the headquarters of the Jordan Fintech Academy and its dedicated Fintech Lab…
Qatar banks’ non-performing loan ratio expected to decline to 3.4% in 2026-2027
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of Qatari banks is expected to decline to 3.4 percent in 2026-2027 which signals enhanced…
How lifestyle-led real estate is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s urban future
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase, one defined by lifestyle, experience, and quality of life rather…
Saudi non-oil exports jump 21% as trade balance improves: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 20.7 percent year on year in November to SR32.69 billion ($8.72 billion), official…
Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management
Top management members at Nomura Singapore Limited elaborate on the considerable growth opportunity that the Middle East affords stakeholders in…
Montran opens new office in Dubai
Montran has announced the opening of its new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regional office, which is based out…
QNB Turkey tightens price on its $500mln 5-year Eurobond
QNB AS, the Turkish subsidiary of Qatar National Bank, has raised $500 million for its no-grow five-year Regulation S, senior…
Sharjah Islamic Bank achieves net profit of $272mln in 2025
Sharjah Islamic Bank delivered a strong financial and operational performance during 2025, supported by balanced growth across its core activities.…
UAE’s digital finance playbook signals a nation-level shift in crypto
As governments move beyond experimentation and into real-world deployment of digital finance infrastructure, the UAE has emerged as one of…
CedarBridge’s third private equity vehicle begins investing in the GCC’s next generation of education, healthcare, and consumer businesses
CedarBridge Capital Partners has announced that its third private equity vehicle, CedarBridge High Growth III, L.P. (CBHG III), has begun…