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Standard Chartered becomes first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to launch Institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading in the UAE

September 4, 2026

Standard Chartered has announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the UAE through…

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Retail Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank tests 24/7 cross-border payments with Citi

September 4, 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank has completed live US dollar transactions with Citi using tokenised bank deposits, as banks test technology…

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Islamic Finance

QFC, AlRayan Bank join forces to boost banking access, Islamic finance

September 4, 2026

Qatar Financial Centre, a leading onshore financial and business center, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank, one…

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Executive Moves

Carmignac moves into Middle East with new Dubai office

September 4, 2026

Christophe Younes has been appointed senior executive officer of Carmignac Middle East and head of Middle East having rejoined Carmignac…

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FinTech

PwC Middle East concludes LEAP 2026 with new AI insights and strategic collaborations supporting Saudi Arabia's digital transformation

September 4, 2026

 As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded across organisations in Saudi Arabia, the conversation is evolving from adoption to impact. At…

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Awards and Recognition

Bank ABC Named ‘Best Bank for Cash Management in the Middle East in 2026’ Among Four Prestigious Global Finance Awards

September 4, 2026

Bank ABC, one of MENA’s leading international banks, has been recognised with four prestigious accolades by Global Finance World's Best…

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Retail Banking

Sukoon Takaful, Ajman Bank sign Sharia-compliant deal

September 4, 2026

Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand access to Sharia-compliant Takaful solutions for the…

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Citi’s Services Business Pioneers Live Transactions on Swift’s Ledger, Collaborating with FAB and OCBC to Redefine Always-On Global Payments

September 3, 2026

Citi, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) are the first to conduct live transactions in USD…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International and National Bank of Oman jointly leads $720mln refinancing facility for Phoenix Power

September 3, 2026

Reinforcing its commitment to supporting Oman’s strategic infrastructure and economic development priorities, Sohar International and National Bank of Oman (NBO),…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East tensions and rate uncertainty keep lid on housing market

September 3, 2026

“According to Nationwide, UK house prices rose marginally by 0.2% in August, while annual growth increased to 1.6%, taking the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi banking assets climb to $1.5tn as lending expands

September 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued to grow in July, with total assets reaching SR5.75 trillion ($1.5 trillion), according to the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bahrain Bourse concludes the first edition of its graduate training program "Emerging Talents"

September 3, 2026

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, hosted an awards ceremony to conclude the…

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