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Retail Banking

The National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard collaborate with Mwasalat Misr to transform public transport payments

May 21, 2025

The National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard have signed a tri-party agreement with Mwasalat Misr Group to revolutionize Egypt’s public…

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Retail Banking

Saudi EXIM Bank secures ‘A+’ credit rating from Fitch, boosting non-oil export growth

May 21, 2025

The Saudi Export-Import Bank has received its first-ever ranking from Fitch, securing an “A+” Long-Term Issuer Default Rating in foreign…

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Comment & Analysis

Latest KPMG study reveals dip in AI trust amid rising adoption

May 21, 2025

In a bid to better understand the general sentiment towards artificial intelligence (AI), KPMG, in collaboration with Melbourne Business School,…

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Executive Moves

Abu Dhabi Chamber appoints new leaders to strengthen ‘Family Business Council’

May 21, 2025

As part of its ongoing efforts to support for family businesses and their continued success across generations, the Abu Dhabi…

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Awards and Recognition

Bain & Company named Great Place to Work in Saudi Arabia

May 21, 2025

The Great Place to Work Institute has named Bain & Company among Saudi Arabia’s top employers, following an annual benchmark…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Finnish official invites Qatari businessmen to invest in Finland

May 21, 2025

Deputy Minister for International Trade in the Republic of Finland HE Jarno Syrjala has invited Qatari businessmen to invest in…

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FinTech

Ripple Builds on Dubai Regulatory License to Announce Zand Bank and Mamo As First Blockchain-Enabled Payments Clients in the UAE

May 20, 2025

Ripple has  announced two new customers in the UAE utilizing Ripple Payments. Ripple Payments employs blockchain, digital assets, and a…

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Tax

Dubai Finance, DIFC sign MoU to advance cashless strategy

May 20, 2025

Dubai Finance  and the Dubai International Financial Centre  have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the implementation of…

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Retail Banking

Jordan’s banking sector faces critical skills gap as digital transformation accelerates – ABJ

May 20, 2025

Despite Jordanian banks increasingly hiring fresh graduates, a significant skills gap is threatening the long-term success of new talent in…

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Retail Banking

Strategic partnership between the National Telecommunications Institute and First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr

May 20, 2025

A Milestone Collaboration to Empower Tech Talent within FABMISR Cairo – In a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

New strategic alliance to boost Arab and African healthcare

May 20, 2025

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing health awareness and expanding access to healthcare services across the Arab world and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EFG Finance approves acquisition of Fatura by MaxAB-Wasoko

May 20, 2025

EFG Finance, an EFG Holding company, proudly announces it has reached an agreement for MaxAB-Wasoko, the region’s leading e-commerce and…

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