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Executive Moves

InvestYadnya Appoints Former Kotak Mahindra Bank's DIFC Branch Dubai CEO Amul Sharma to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Growth Strategy

July 6, 2026

InvestYadnya has announced the appointment of Amul Sharma, former CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank's DIFC Dubai branch, to its leadership…

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Islamic Finance

Al Baraka Bank Egypt fosters digital banking network with new Alexandria branch

July 6, 2026

Al Baraka Bank Egypt has inaugurated its second digital branch in Alexandria’s Smouha district, advancing its digital transformation strategy while…

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Comment & Analysis

Standard Chartered: Saudi business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3 2026

July 6, 2026

Standard Chartered global research today published its latest economic analysis, forecasting stronger momentum in Saudi Arabia’s business activity during the…

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Research & Studies

Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026: Arab National Bank Wins Dual Honours

July 3, 2026

Global Banking & Finance Review is pleased to announce that Arab National Bank has secured dual honours at the 2026…

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Retail Banking

Oman Arab Bank completes Visa tokenisation rollout

July 3, 2026

Over that period, OAB has expanded from local card services into a broader modern card proposition, introduced contactless and enabled…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi banks maintain resilience as Q1 deposits rise 3.9%: Alvarez & Marsal

July 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s largest listed banks posted 3.9 percent deposit growth in the first quarter of 2026, boosting liquidity and reinforcing…

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Comment & Analysis

Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption

July 3, 2026

Standard Chartered today announced the launch of its capability enabling institutional clients to access USDC minting and redemption, developed in…

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Research & Studies

UAE banks deliver strong Q1 2026 performance as lending growth reaches 5.8%

July 3, 2026

Operating income grew by 7.7% QoQ, while cost-to-income (C/I) ratio improved to 27.3% due to disciplined cost management, technology-led productivity…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Ministry of Finance announces the official listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme

July 3, 2026

Subscription Demand Exceeds Expectations with AED 445 Million in Orders, Achieving a 9x Oversubscription H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini…

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Executive Moves

Altea Partners Appoints Ahmad AlFarabi as Partner & Chief Growth Officer

July 2, 2026

Altea Partners has announced the appointment of Ahmad AlFarabi as Partner & Chief Growth Officer, based in Riyadh. The appointment…

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Comment & Analysis

Israel ranks 18th in global wealth list as 8,800 Israelis become new millionaires

July 2, 2026

Israel ranked 18th in average personal wealth in the world in 2025 as the number of millionaires continued to grow,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi main index continues YTD growth momentum, advances 2.9%

July 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index maintained its strong year-to-date momentum, delivering a 2.9 percent gain in the first six…

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