GIB granted license to operate as local bank in KSA
Gulf International Bank has been issued the necessary license in accordance with the Banking Control Law to operate as a…
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CLEARLY: a digital-only banking proposition set to launch in Dubai
A new way of banking for the Middle East, CLEARLY is smart and simple to use and ensures customers’ needs…
Saudi sale of the century lures foreign investment banks, PE firms
One of the world's largest privatization programs is drawing foreign investment banks and private equity firms to Saudi Arabia, despite…
Kuwait Bourse suspends 17 enlisted companies
Kuwait Bourse announced suspending 17 enlisted companies for failing to present their financial data for Q1 2017 within the specified…
High measures to block ‘ransomware’ attack across Arab banks
Banks and financial institutions in the Arab countries have taken precautionary measures in order to anticipate the unprecedented electronic attacks…
Al Baraka Banking Group and Flat6Labs to support entrepreneurs and start-ups
“Innovative start-ups are critical for the resilience of Bahrain’s economy and for its continued growth. We are proud to…
Turkey's Sovereign Wealth Fund a member of Int'l Forum of SWFs
The Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund has been accepted as a member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. …
Oman’s listed conventional banks achieve robust growth in credit
Oman’s listed conventional banks have achieved a combined credit growth of more than 5 per cent for the first quarter…
King & Wood Mallesons partner leaves to launch Dubai base for Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys is set to launch in Dubai with the hire of a partner from King & Wood Mallesons…
Commercial Bank opens its 30th branch at Mall of Qatar
Commercial Bank officially opened its 30th branch at Mall of Qatar yesterday, offering full-fledged personal banking and ATM services. …
FAB named ‘Best Bank in the UAE’ at 2017 Banker Middle East Industry Awards
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has been named ‘Best…
Blockchain technologies could significantly improve financial institutions’ efficiency: KPMG
A blockchain is a permanent record of transactions in a network. Blockchain-based systems make the process of gathering, sharing and…