Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:54:58 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Saudi SABIC names Al‑Faqeer as new CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51181/saudi-sabic-names-alfaqeer-as-new-ceo The move follows the resignation of Abdulrahman Al‑Fageeh On the Move Boubyan Bank-backed Nomo appoints Ewan MacLeod as CTO News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51174/boubyan-bank-backed-nomo-appoints-ewan-macleod-as-cto MacLeod brings over 30 years of banking experience to Nomo having formerly served at NatWest, Nationwide, Nordea Bank and Sohar International. On the Move Wealth-tech company appoints new head for the Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51168/wealth-tech-company-appoints-new-head-for-the-middle-east Qplix plans to establish a foothold in the golf region and build a local team. On the Move Nomura International Wealth Management Strengthens Middle East Team with Key Hires News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51161/nomura-international-wealth-management-strengthens-middle-east-team-with-key-hires Shah joins from J Safra Sarasin, where he held senior advisory roles focused on ultra-high-net-worth clients and portfolio construction. On the Move Kym Barter appointed to Managing Director at Atlantis Dubai News Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51145/kym-barter-appointed-to-managing-director-at-atlantis-dubai Barter will drive the continued success and strategic direction of Atlantis Dubai’s integrated portfolio On the Move Teamwill appoints Hakim Mzoudi as Chief Growth Officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51139/teamwill-appoints-hakim-mzoudi-as-chief-growth-officer In his new role, Hakim Mzoudi will lead the company’s growth and business development agenda, focusing expanding its footprint, entry into new markets, and driving enterprise partnerships. On the Move Osborne Partners strengthens Middle East practice with senior appointments from Kroll in Dubai News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51142/osborne-partners-strengthens-middle-east-practice-with-senior-appointments-from-kroll-in-dubai These strategic appointments significantly strengthen the firm’s disputes capabilities across the Middle East On the Move IFC appoints Abdullah Jefri as Division Director for the GCC countries News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51144/ifc-appoints-abdullah-jefri-as-division-director-for-the-gcc-countries His objective will be to drive GCC-led sustainable growth, economic diversification, and job creation, in line with the national visions of GCC countries and World Bank Group priorities for tackling some of the most pressing development challenges. On the Move Dentons Middle East welcomes experienced senior banking talent in Muscat, Doha and Dubai News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51130/dentons-middle-east-welcomes-experienced-senior-banking-talent-in-muscat-doha-and-dubai Dentons has seven offices in the Middle East, based in Amman, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat and Riyadh. On the Move e& CEO Hatem Dowidar to step down after six years at the helm News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51135/eampamp-ceo-hatem-dowidar-to-step-down-after-six-years-at-the-helm Hatem Dowidar will step down as group CEO of e& at the end of March 2026, handing over to e& UAE chief Masood M. Sharif Mahmood On the Move Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR10.45mn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51163/omanamp039s-central-bank-issues-treasury-bills-worth-omr1045mn Treasury bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, and they provide licensed commercial banks the opportunity to invest their surplus funds. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE Capital Market Authority update News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51157/uae-capital-market-authority-update Market closure on Monday, 2 March and Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Apex Group Expands to Qatar with new Regulated QFC Office News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51151/apex-group-expands-to-qatar-with-new-regulated-qfc-office This stride marks a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across the Gulf region. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance FATF Evaluation 2026: Executive briefing on Bahrain’s anti‑financial crime readiness News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51119/fatf-evaluation-2026-executive-briefing-on-bahrainamprsquos-antifinancial-crime-readiness Executive Briefing showcases significant progress made in Bahrain as the Kingdom continues to strengthen its national AML & CTF frameworks Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Qatar condemns Israeli occupation’s decision to convert West Bank lands into so-called “State Property” News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51089/qatar-condemns-israeli-occupationamprsquos-decision-to-convert-west-bank-lands-into-so-called-ampldquostate-propertyamprdquo The ministry reiterated the state of Qatar’s firm and unwavering stance in supporting the Palestinian cause Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt's Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rates by 1% News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51075/egyptamp039s-central-bank-cuts-key-interest-rates-by-1 In a separate move, the CBE's board decided to reduce the mandatory reserve requirement ratio for commercial banks from 18% to 16%. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Excellence Award brings paradigm shift to operations of government entities News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51077/excellence-award-brings-paradigm-shift-to-operations-of-government-entities He noted that this initiative aligns with the national pursuit of a government that is more efficient and innovative. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance DIFC unveils The Residences - the first residential ownership opportunity in the prestigious new Zabeel District News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51048/difc-unveils-the-residences-the-first-residential-ownership-opportunity-in-the-prestigious-new-zabeel-district First residential development to come up within the first phase of the DIFC Zabeel District expansion Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance "Banking Business and Disputes" Program Concludes News Aggregation Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51049/ampquotbanking-business-and-disputesampquot-program-concludes The program included several specialized themes, most notably the laws and regulations governing banking work in the Sultanate of Oman Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Invest Qatar, Doha Bank sign deal to support foreign investors News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51034/invest-qatar-doha-bank-sign-deal-to-support-foreign-investors The agreement establishes a framework for broader cooperation between Invest Qatar and Doha Bank Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance ADCB resumes Retail Mobile Banking Services News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51179/adcb-resumes-retail-mobile-banking-services All other banking services, including branches, ATMs, card services, web-based internet banking, and corporate and commercial banking platforms, remained fully operational throughout. Retail Banking The UAE Banking and Financial Sector is Resilient, Strong, Stable, and Well-Positioned to Navigate Regional Developments News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51182/the-uae-banking-and-financial-sector-is-resilient-strong-stable-and-well-positioned-to-navigate-regional-developments For more than 53 years, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has built a distinguished legacy of achievements. Retail Banking Saudi banks’ rankings among the world’s 500 strongest banking brands unveiled News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51184/saudi-banksamprsquo-rankings-among-the-worldamprsquos-500-strongest-banking-brands-unveiled Al Rajhi Bank ranked as the strongest Saudi banking brand Retail Banking Kuwait banks maintain full services News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51164/kuwait-banks-maintain-full-services The Federation stressed that banks continue to operate normally across all branches Retail Banking FABMISR achieves net profit EGP 16.7bln by the end of 2025 News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51165/fabmisr-achieves-net-profit-egp-167bln-by-the-end-of-2025 delivering resilient performance across its core business operations Retail Banking Egyptian banking syndicate signs $119.4m facility for Flex PET expansion News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51156/egyptian-banking-syndicate-signs-1194m-facility-for-flex-pet-expansion The project aims to meet growing demand for high-quality PET used in bottle manufacturing while enhancing local production capabilities. Retail Banking Bahrain: BDB announces 16% rise in net profit for 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51148/bahrain-bdb-announces-16-rise-in-net-profit-for-2025 Total operating income for the fourth quarter has increased by 10% Retail Banking Egypt: United Bank’s consolidated profits fall 14% YoY in 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51152/egypt-united-bankamprsquos-consolidated-profits-fall-14-yoy-in-2025 The basic earnings per share (EPS) retreated by 22% YoY to EGP 1.78 in 2025 from EGP 2.28 Retail Banking Ajman Bank and Al Zorah announce strategic collaboration to enhance homeownership solutions in Ajman News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51138/ajman-bank-and-al-zorah-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-enhance-homeownership-solutions-in-ajman The partnership reflects a shared vision to support sustainable urban growth in the Emirate of Ajman by integrating structured financing solutions into thoughtfully designed residential communities Retail Banking Lesha Bank holds its annual and extraordinary general meeting News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51143/lesha-bank-holds-its-annual-and-extraordinary-general-meeting The Annual General Meeting covered key agenda items, including the presentation of the Chairman’s report for the financial year ending Retail Banking Middle East wealth funds ADIA, QIA to anchor SoftBank’s PayPay IPO News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51183/middle-east-wealth-funds-adia-qia-to-anchor-softbankamprsquos-paypay-ipo ADIA, QIA and Visa have committed to take up to $220 million of the offering as cornerstone investors Alternative Investments Investcorp announces close of second GP staking fund with $1.1bln in commitments News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51186/investcorp-announces-close-of-second-gp-staking-fund-with-11bln-in-commitments ISCP II closed at a size more than 75% higher than that of ISCP I in a highly selective fundraising environment for private markets Alternative Investments Dubai gold climbs above Dh621 after sharp fall amid volatile global markets News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51173/dubai-gold-climbs-above-dh621-after-sharp-fall-amid-volatile-global-markets Dubai gold rebounds after steep fall as buyers return to market Alternative Investments Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media signs cooperation agreement with Germany’s Vtours News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51176/ajman-department-of-tourism-culture-and-media-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-germanyamprsquos-vtours To strengthen emirate’s presence in German market Alternative Investments Oil prices up 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51177/oil-prices-up-1-as-iran-crisis-disrupts-middle-east-supply The primary ‌near-term driver for oil prices remains the US-Iran ​conflict Alternative Investments GCC banks resilient to Iran conflict risks amid strong buffers News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51178/gcc-banks-resilient-to-iran-conflict-risks-amid-strong-buffers Analysts and rating agencies say the region’s banking system remains fundamentally resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions. Alternative Investments Saudi Tadawul’s net profit drops 36% on softer trading activity News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51170/saudi-tadawulamprsquos-net-profit-drops-36-on-softer-trading-activity Operating revenues dipped, partially offset by higher revenues from non-trading services Alternative Investments Nasdaq Dubai announces temporary closure amid Mideast conflict News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51167/nasdaq-dubai-announces-temporary-closure-amid-mideast-conflict The DFSA continues to closely monitor developments in the region, and remains in regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories Alternative Investments New York hedge fund CEO eyes UAE opportunity News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51155/new-york-hedge-fund-ceo-eyes-uae-opportunity TR Investments expands global footprint from New York to Dubai, targeting Gulf investors Alternative Investments UAE gold prices jump more than Dh10 as war fears drive rush to safe assets News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51160/uae-gold-prices-jump-more-than-dh10-as-war-fears-drive-rush-to-safe-assets Regional conflict fuels safe-haven demand while local bullion hits multi-week highs Alternative Investments UAE attracts global wealth as private banking enters new growth phase News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51153/uae-attracts-global-wealth-as-private-banking-enters-new-growth-phase Private banking enters new growth cycle as HNWIs bank on Mena region Wealth & Asset Management NBK Wealth wins ‘Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2026’ from Global Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51129/nbk-wealth-wins-amplsquobest-private-bank-in-kuwait-2026amprsquo-from-global-finance Group marks a milestone reinforcing its leading position in wealth management field Wealth & Asset Management HNWIs hold $87trln in wealth; UAE attracts 9,800 new millionaires in 2025: report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51136/hnwis-hold-87trln-in-wealth-uae-attracts-9800-new-millionaires-in-2025-report The report underscores Dubai’s emergence as a destination of choice for HNWIs, family offices and global private capital Wealth & Asset Management Millionaires leave UK, flock to UAE in largest shift in modern history News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51074/millionaires-leave-uk-flock-to-uae-in-largest-shift-in-modern-history Wealth advisers say the migration is no longer driven purely by opportunity but increasingly by risk management Wealth & Asset Management The rise of UHNW women in the GCC: What to look for in a fiduciary partner News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51051/the-rise-of-uhnw-women-in-the-gcc-what-to-look-for-in-a-fiduciary-partner In the UAE, 30% of real estate portfolios are held by women, and more than 25,000 Emirati women entrepreneurs contribute over $16 billion annually to the economy. Wealth & Asset Management Family Office Expectations And A One-Bank Model: Barclays’ UAE Strategy For 2026 News Aggregation Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51043/family-office-expectations-and-a-one-bank-model-barclaysamprsquo-uae-strategy-for-2026 Billimoria adds that digital tools, AI and data intelligence will be used to reduce friction in onboarding Wealth & Asset Management Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51010/equiom-group-named-trust-company-of-the-year-ampndash-uae-at-citywealth-international-awards This recognition reflects Equiom’s depth of expertise, robust governance standards and consistently high quality of service delivered to clients in the Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50966/nomura-meeting-evolving-client-needs-in-wealth-management Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia Wealth & Asset Management Former partners lead takeover of wealth manager Octogone News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50954/former-partners-lead-takeover-of-wealth-manager-octogone Gulf businessman Hareb Al Darmaki’s Almha Capital also becomes a shareholder in Geneva-headquartered Octogone. Wealth & Asset Management WRISE Group Establishes Strategic Alliance with The Continental Group to Democratise Access to Private Banking in the UAE News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50955/wrise-group-establishes-strategic-alliance-with-the-continental-group-to-democratise-access-to-private-banking-in-the-uae Strategic alliance between two financial services leaders expands access to private banking across a broader investor base in the UAE Wealth & Asset Management Technology with a Banking Licence: Makram Hamadeh on Infrastructure, Access and the Next Generation in the UAE News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51169/technology-with-a-banking-licence-makram-hamadeh-on-infrastructure-access-and-the-next-generation-in-the-uae His remarks focused on how platforms with banking licences can support independent advisers, while adapting to regulatory tightening and generational change. FinTech ADCB confirms restoration of retail mobile banking services News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51172/adcb-confirms-restoration-of-retail-mobile-banking-services The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre FinTech Amazon Web Services works to restore UAE systems amid reported fire at facility Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51158/amazon-web-services-works-to-restore-uae-systems-amid-reported-fire-at-facility-amazon-said-that-it-is-actively-working-on-multiple-paths-to-mitigate-the-issue Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue FinTech 8 ways new AI rules will change how you bank in the UAE News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51122/8-ways-new-ai-rules-will-change-how-you-bank-in-the-uae Central Bank rules explain how AI can be used safely when you access financial services FinTech Stablecoin settlement company Ubyx receives investment from AB Xelerate, an accelerator under Arab Bank. News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51111/stablecoin-settlement-company-ubyx-receives-investment-from-ab-xelerate-an-accelerator-under-arab-bank Previously, it was reported that Ubyx had been acquired by banking giant Barclays and was exploring the development of "tokenized currencies." FinTech Central Bank of Jordan approves Sanad digital ID for IDV purposes News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51094/central-bank-of-jordan-approves-sanad-digital-id-for-idv-purposes Can be used for bank transactions in place of physical ID cards FinTech Mashreq launches Visa Commercial Pay on mobile News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51097/mashreq-launches-visa-commercial-pay-on-mobile A cutting-edge virtual card payment platform for businesses FinTech GAFI launches digital platform for economic performance services News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51084/gafi-launches-digital-platform-for-economic-performance-services It offers financial restructuring services, company valuation, and feasibility studies alongside investment cost estimation. FinTech Saudi Arabia aims to become world’s largest AI token exporter: Humain CEO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51061/saudi-arabia-aims-to-become-worldamprsquos-largest-ai-token-exporter-humain-ceo His remarks align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy FinTech Jordan Kuwait Bank integrates digital channels with new tech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51052/jordan-kuwait-bank-integrates-digital-channels-with-new-tech As part of the integration, the bank's digital wallet will be migrated to the new platform, where customers will be able to conduct their daily financial transactions. FinTech GCC banks are well buffered against Iran conflict credit risks News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51175/gcc-banks-are-well-buffered-against-iran-conflict-credit-risks Fitch believes GCC sovereign ratings generally have sufficient headroom to withstand a short regional conflict that does not escalate significantly further Islamic Finance Suez Canal Bank, Alameda partner to integrate premium banking, healthcare services News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51159/suez-canal-bank-alameda-partner-to-integrate-premium-banking-healthcare-services The partnership reflects the bank’s strategy to broaden its suite of non-financial services, offering clients added value beyond traditional banking products through alliances with leading institutions in key sectors Islamic Finance IsDB announces $2.41bn in new financing for development sectors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51132/isdb-announces-241bn-in-new-financing-for-development-sectors The bank also approved €116 million ($135 million) to upgrade Senegal’s Dakar Expressway Project. Islamic Finance KFH – Bahrain announces strategic partnership with Beyon Money News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51112/kfh-ampndash-bahrain-announces-strategic-partnership-with-beyon-money Empowering customers with next-generation Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) capabilities Islamic Finance Invesco sees stronger demand growth for Shariah-compliant investment funds News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51113/invesco-sees-stronger-demand-growth-for-shariah-compliant-investment-funds Shariah-compliant products attract the attention of investors worldwide Islamic Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank named Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East by EMEA Finance News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51085/abu-dhabi-islamic-bank-named-best-islamic-bank-in-the-middle-east-by-emea-finance The award acknowledges the bank’s exceptional achievements in advancing innovation and its outstanding performance in the Islamic banking industry Islamic Finance How Islamic finance could fund the future of space exploration News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51078/how-islamic-finance-could-fund-the-future-of-space-exploration Sharing risks and profits, Islamic finance can revolutionise investing in space projects Islamic Finance Saudi Arabia raises over $2bn in February sukuk sale: NDMC News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51068/saudi-arabia-raises-over-2bn-in-february-sukuk-sale-ndmc The issuance was split into five tranches, with maturities ranging from 2031 to 2041 Islamic Finance Baker Botts Transaction Wins Sukuk Deal of the Year at GBM Awards Africa 2026 for the Arab Republic of Egypt News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51053/baker-botts-transaction-wins-sukuk-deal-of-the-year-at-gbm-awards-africa-2026-for-the-arab-republic-of-egypt The award follows the firm’s recognition at the Islamic Finance News’ Deal of the Year 2025 Awards, where it was named Best Deal in Oman for advising on Oman’s U.S.$1 billion sovereign Sukuk issuance. Islamic Finance Alizz Islamic Bank reaffirms its leadership in Islamic banking at the 17th IFSB Summit News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51032/alizz-islamic-bank-reaffirms-its-leadership-in-islamic-banking-at-the-17th-ifsb-summit The Summit marked a significant milestone for Oman’s financial sector Islamic Finance Egypt reviews fair value study for IPO-planned Banque du Caire News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51180/egypt-reviews-fair-value-study-for-ipo-planned-banque-du-caire The committee, which is convening for the first time, reviewed the fair value of the bank’s shares to eventually list them on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX). Research, Comment and Analysis UAE affirms business continuity and market stability in national media briefing News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51171/uae-affirms-business-continuity-and-market-stability-in-national-media-briefing The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the national security situation remains stable Research, Comment and Analysis UAE banks, financial firms face temporary service disruptions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51162/uae-banks-financial-firms-face-temporary-service-disruptions ADCB said it is working to restore full services as quickly as possible. Research, Comment and Analysis NBK confirms continuation of its operational activities in the region efficiently and smoothly News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51166/nbk-confirms-continuation-of-its-operational-activities-in-the-region-efficiently-and-smoothly Our Priority Remains to Focus on the Safety of Our Employees and Customers, and to Protect the Interests of Investors and Depositors Research, Comment and Analysis Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51154/gulf-businesses-reel-as-iran-strikes-trigger-regional-shutdowns Regionally, the impact across (Gulf) economies is mixed Research, Comment and Analysis QST weighs options for Saudi business, including sale, amid Gulf AI boom, sources say News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51149/qst-weighs-options-for-saudi-business-including-sale-amid-gulf-ai-boom-sources-say The company has appointed Rothschild to advise on any potential transaction Research, Comment and Analysis How to Choose the Best Home Finance Company in KSA News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51150/how-to-choose-the-best-home-finance-company-in-ksa Choosing the right partner is about more than just looking at profit rates. Research, Comment and Analysis Deloitte: AI now mainstream in GCC tax, finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51134/deloitte-ai-now-mainstream-in-gcc-tax-finance Automation remains a key opportunity area, with 53 per cent of respondents prioritising automation, particularly in data validation and reconciliation Research, Comment and Analysis UAE in pole position as global wealth migration surges News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51090/uae-in-pole-position-as-global-wealth-migration-surges About 35% of high-net-worth individuals are actively considering relocating to lower-tax and policy-stable jurisdictions Research, Comment and Analysis KPMG launches policy tool to ensure national readiness of critical industries News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51093/kpmg-launches-policy-tool-to-ensure-national-readiness-of-critical-industries Critical industries are those considered essential to a nation’s security, economic stability, public health and societal functioning. Research, Comment and Analysis HSBC says it’s committed to commercial, investment banking in Egypt amid reports it’s inching closer to exiting retail franchise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51128/hsbc-says-itamprsquos-committed-to-commercial-investment-banking-in-egypt-amid-reports-itamprsquos-inching-closer-to-exiting-retail-franchise HSBC is very committed to Egypt as a strategic market in which we are squarely focused on the needs of our corporate and investment banking clients,” HSBC Egypt CEO Todd Wilcox told EnterpriseAM Investment Bank Citi signs deal to sell 24% equity stake in Banamex News Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51126/citi-signs-deal-to-sell-24-equity-stake-in-banamex Among the investors were U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic, Afore Sura, Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual, Chubb and funds managed by Blackstone, Liberty Strategic Capital, and Qatar Investment Authority Investment Bank UmniaBank reports strong performance for 2025 with net profit of MAD57m News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51062/umniabank-reports-strong-performance-for-2025-with-net-profit-of-mad57m Umnia Bank began operations in Morocco in 2017 as the country’s first participative bank. Investment Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50862/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Bank Goldman Sachs opens Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50780/goldman-sachs-opens-middle-east-headquarters-in-saudi-arabia According to LSEG data, the investment bank drove dealmaking activity in the region over the first three quarters of 2025, topping the M&A league table in MENA with 24 deals valued at $104 billion Investment Bank Cantor establishes Abu Dhabi office News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50764/cantor-establishes-abu-dhabi-office Ali Khalpey, Head of Middle East, Investment Banking & Capital Markets at Cantor joined earlier this year Investment Bank EFG Hermes reaches successful completion of advisory for Cherry Trading Company’s IPO on the Saudi Exchange News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50729/efg-hermes-reaches-successful-completion-of-advisory-for-cherry-trading-companyamprsquos-ipo-on-the-saudi-exchange The deal underscores grand market ambitions in equities and marks a meaningful addition to the Kingdom’s growing ECM pipeline Investment Bank JPMorgan expands in Dubai to target medium-sized firms News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50654/jpmorgan-expands-in-dubai-to-target-medium-sized-firms Global financial institutions are increasingly establishing operations in the Middle East to access oil wealth. Investment Bank MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50478/mena-dcm-breaks-all-records-nine-month-bond-issuance-hits-1259bln-sukuk-at-482bln HSBC secured the top spot in the MENA bond bookrunner ranking by LSEG’s Investment Banking Review, with $13.2 billion in related proceeds Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Opens Office in Kuwait News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50442/goldman-sachs-opens-office-in-kuwait Office Opening Deepens Partnership with Kuwait and Expands Capabilities in the Middle East Investment Bank Egypt: CBE catalyses banking sector’s shift toward sustainable finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51087/egypt-cbe-catalyses-banking-sectoramprsquos-shift-toward-sustainable-finance Participants emphasised the need to reinforce climate-aligned financial systems across Egypt and Africa, strengthen resilience and ensure sustainable growth Planet SOS National Finance continues advancing Oman’s development agenda through its sustainable finance offering News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50922/national-finance-continues-advancing-omanamprsquos-development-agenda-through-its-sustainable-finance-offering This focus aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in promoting environmentally conscious development across the financial sector Planet SOS ADIB strengthens ESG ratings with MSCI and sustainalytics News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50788/adib-strengthens-esg-ratings-with-msci-and-sustainalytics ADIB continues to strengthen its position as one of the highest-rated banks in the UAE and the wider region for ESG performance Planet SOS Sustainability Forum Middle East announces GARMCO as forum partner for its 2026 edition News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50761/sustainability-forum-middle-east-announces-garmco-as-forum-partner-for-its-2026-edition The Forum is held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affair Planet SOS EBRD invests US $40 mil in Infinity to accelerate renewable energy growth across Africa News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50621/ebrd-invests-us-40-mil-in-infinity-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-growth-across-africa Funds for 3 GW of renewable energy projects to advance clean energy on the continent Planet SOS Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50530/oman-arab-bank-drives-sustainable-growth-through-innovation-and-national-talent OAB has been an active supporter of national digital initiatives Planet SOS MECC to expand scope of recycling projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50514/mecc-to-expand-scope-of-recycling-projects He pointed out that the Rawdat Rashid experience is a successful model that can be applied to other areas Planet SOS Sustainable freight can deliver major CO2 cuts across GCC by 2035 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50373/sustainable-freight-can-deliver-major-co2-cuts-across-gcc-by-2035 PwC research across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also finds that electric heavy-duty truck availability in the GCC remains limited Planet SOS QatarEnergy ranked among most-valued global energy brands News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50153/qatarenergy-ranked-among-most-valued-global-energy-brands The region’s brands contributed $71.3bn to the ranking Planet SOS Emerge, Emirates Development Bank to collaborate on developing, financing solar projects in UAE News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50125/emerge-emirates-development-bank-to-collaborate-on-developing-financing-solar-projects-in-uae Through its tailored financing solutions and strategic support, EDB continues to drive innovation Planet SOS