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EY Academy launches AI-powered project delivery programme in GCC

April 10, 2026

EY Academy has launched an AI-enabled Future-Ready Project Delivery Accelerator aimed at strengthening project execution capabilities across GCC organisations, as…

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Executive Moves

Janus Henderson appoints investment specialist to further strengthen presence in the Middle East

April 10, 2026

 Janus Henderson today announces the appointment of Sabrina Denis as an Investment Specialist based in Dubai, reinforcing the firm’s confidence…

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Executive Moves

AXA Egypt announces the appointment of Walid Samy as Managing Director of AXA Life Insurance Egypt following FRA approval

April 10, 2026

AXA Egypt has announced the appointment of Walid Samy as Managing Director of AXA Life Insurance Egypt, following approval from…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Knight Frank: US$ 6.3bln of private global capital could reap rewards of taking a long-term view on Saudi real estate

April 10, 2026

High demand for new homes and lifestyle retail in the Kingdom attracts investor attention US$ 1.5bn of private capital targeting…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East banking stocks skyrocket after Iran ceasefire

April 9, 2026

Middle East banking stocks rallied on Wednesday, tracking a broader rebound in global equities after a de-escalation in the conflict…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Grant Thornton and AstroLabs offer joint business setup and growth offering in Saudi market

April 9, 2026

Grant Thornton has announced a strategic collaboration with AstroLabs, aimed at helping foreign companies smoothen their expansion into the Saudi…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Central Bank says foreign exchange reserves rise 2.21% year-on-year

April 9, 2026

International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 2.21% year-on-year in March, reaching QAR 261.972…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE and Bahrain central banks sign $5.4 billion currency swap deal

April 9, 2026

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of Bahrain have signed a currency swap agreement…

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Islamic Finance

GCC Islamic banks show resilience amid geopolitical tensions

April 9, 2026

Islamic banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are demonstrating resilience amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, supported…

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Retail Banking

QNB Egypt delivers strong start to 2026 with 33% profit growth in Q1 2026

April 9, 2026

Key Highlights    Total Assets reached EGP 1,044,016 million, +12% YTD, up by EGP 114,151 million.   Gross Loans reached…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai gold jumps Dh11 in a day after ceasefire talks lift global prices

April 8, 2026

Dubai gold prices opened higher on Wednesday morning, tracking a strong rebound in global bullion markets after a temporary easing…

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Retail Banking

Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians

April 8, 2026

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for…

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