Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:21:46 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Ithmaar Bank appoints Hani Ghayath as Head of IT News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50720/ithmaar-bank-appoints-hani-ghayath-as-head-of-it Reporting to Ithmaar Bank Head of Strategy Transformation & Business Development, Mohamed Bucheerei On the Move LG announces organizational changes for 2026 News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50722/lg-announces-organizational-changes-for-2026 Lyu Jae-cheol appointed as new CEO to strengthen fundamental competitiveness of core businesses On the Move Grant Thornton elevates Imad Adileh to Chief Growth Officer in KSA News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50691/grant-thornton-elevates-imad-adileh-to-chief-growth-officer-in-ksa He has worked on projects across in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, and the US. On the Move Hany Elnaggar joins Acquisory as Partner and Tax & Compliance Leader News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50692/hany-elnaggar-joins-acquisory-as-partner-and-tax-ampamp-compliance-leader Hany brings over 20 years of extensive tax experience across multiple industries and jurisdictions On the Move Ithmaar Bank appoints Naif Alnasser as Head of Asset Management and RMU News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50683/ithmaar-bank-appoints-naif-alnasser-as-head-of-asset-management-and-rmu The appointment of Alnasser represents a strategic decision to support the Bank’s ongoing restructuring, reinforce its market position, and sustain long-term growth On the Move Usman Ahmed, Group CEO of NBB, appointed to SICO’s Board of Directors News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50678/usman-ahmed-group-ceo-of-nbb-appointed-to-sicoamprsquos-board-of-directors Mr. Usman Ahmed is the Group CEO of the National Bank of Bahrain with over 30 years of international banking experience across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions On the Move IFFCO appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as executive chairman to lead next phase of growth News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50672/iffco-appoints-abdul-wahab-al-halabi-as-executive-chairman-to-lead-next-phase-of-growth A pivotal appointment that reinforces IFFCO’s long-term commitment to governance excellence, operational discipline, and sustainable growth On the Move Doha Bank expands wealth management capabilities with senior hire News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50667/doha-bank-expands-wealth-management-capabilities-with-senior-hire The bank is expanding its investment product suite and boosting its wealth platform to cater to the needs of its growing client base. On the Move Abu Dhabi's IHC names leaders for investment platform 2PointZero Group News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50634/abu-dhabiamp039s-ihc-names-leaders-for-investment-platform-2pointzero-group 2PointZero Group was created last month through the merger of the IHC's portfolio companies 2PointZero, Multiply Group and Ghitha Holding On the Move A Rothschild director in London took a promotion at HSBC in the Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50629/a-rothschild-director-in-london-took-a-promotion-at-hsbc-in-the-middle-east HSBC recently lost a few senior bankers in its Saudi. On the Move Corporate tax in the UAE: The new reality for businesses News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50739/corporate-tax-in-the-uae-the-new-reality-for-businesses Helping businesses navigate audit, tax, transfer pricing and restructuring in the UAE Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE announces new VAT rules from January 2026; simplifies procedures News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50741/uae-announces-new-vat-rules-from-january-2026-simplifies-procedures The move comes as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to develop its tax system and enhance administrative and regulatory efficiency Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Jordan and Syria seek to strengthen banking cooperation, exchange expertise News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50733/jordan-and-syria-seek-to-strengthen-banking-cooperation-exchange-expertise He added that several Jordanian banks are currently planning to enter the Syrian market. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBE to Offer $950m Treasury Bills on Monday News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50721/cbe-to-offer-950m-treasury-bills-on-monday Some investors in the new auction requested yields as high as 4.3%, which were rejected by the CBE. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Syrian Central Bank drafts regulatory framework for SWIFT’s return News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50715/syrian-central-bank-drafts-regulatory-framework-for-swiftamprsquos-return The meetings focused on “updating fiscal and tax policies, enhancing governance and institutional credibility Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt, Algeria sign wide-ranging cooperation agreements News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50706/egypt-algeria-sign-wide-ranging-cooperation-agreements The two sides also signed a cultural cooperation programme through 2028 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR4mn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50696/omanamp039s-central-bank-issues-treasury-bills-worth-omr4mn It may be noted that the interest rate on the Repo operations with CBO is 4.50% Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt proactively ensures technology is not misused in financial crimes News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50676/egypt-proactively-ensures-technology-is-not-misused-in-financial-crimes This came in Khalil's speech at the opening session of the Annual Forum of Compliance Managers in Arab Banks. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Ministry of Finance launches second phase of its professional training programme for public-private partnerships News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50677/ministry-of-finance-launches-second-phase-of-its-professional-training-programme-for-public-private-partnerships The move follows the successful completion of the programme’s first phase, now seeking to support federal entities in adopting this effective model, with representatives from various federal authorities in attendance. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Kuwait approves landmark digital commerce law, paving the way for a regional digital economy hub News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50664/kuwait-approves-landmark-digital-commerce-law-paving-the-way-for-a-regional-digital-economy-hub Al-Ajil: “A pivotal milestone in strengthening transparency, consumer protection, and innovation in Kuwait’s digital economy.” Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt’s local currency deposits rise to EGP 9.26T in October:CBE News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50732/egyptamprsquos-local-currency-deposits-rise-to-egp-926t-in-octobercbe The public business sector accounted for roughly EGP 64.013 billion of these deposits Retail Banking NBK organizes a specialized course for MoI employees to deepen their understanding of the cybersecurity environment News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50728/nbk-organizes-a-specialized-course-for-moi-employees-to-deepen-their-understanding-of-the-cybersecurity-environment As part of its strong belief in collaborative efforts to ensure data protection and banking stability Retail Banking QNB Group named Qatar’s Best Cash Management Bank 2025 by Euromoney News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50719/qnb-group-named-qataramprsquos-best-cash-management-bank-2025-by-euromoney The award also highlights the Bank’s leadership in adopting innovative digital solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in driving the future of transaction banking. Retail Banking FABMISR achieves 8% growth in net profit in the nine months of 2025 after neutralizing FC impact News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50724/fabmisr-achieves-8-growth-in-net-profit-in-the-nine-months-of-2025-after-neutralizing-fc-impact Reflecting high operational efficiency and the successful execution of its strategy to drive sustainable value from core operations Retail Banking Weyay Bank marks four years as Kuwait’s digital banking pioneer News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50725/weyay-bank-marks-four-years-as-kuwaitamprsquos-digital-banking-pioneer Weyay has set a new benchmark in the financial sector by introducing cutting-edge digital solutions Retail Banking Wio Bank launches Wio Family, the UAE’s first shared banking experience for families News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50690/wio-bank-launches-wio-family-the-uaeamprsquos-first-shared-banking-experience-for-families Wio Family reflects the simple truth that money is rarely an individual matter Retail Banking Saudi Awwal Bank recognized as the highest growth bank in funding SMEs at Biban 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50685/saudi-awwal-bank-recognized-as-the-highest-growth-bank-in-funding-smes-at-biban-2025 This recognition reaffirms SAB’s position as one of the leading financial institutions supporting business Retail Banking NBK launches Kuwait’s first POS financing solution for SMEs News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50686/nbk-launches-kuwaitamprsquos-first-pos-financing-solution-for-smes The application and disbursement process is streamlined, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum impact. Retail Banking NBK Wealth Thought Leadership: Public Equity – Value versus Growth Investing News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50687/nbk-wealth-thought-leadership-public-equity-ampndash-value-versus-growth-investing Value investing is based on the principle that the market does not always price securities efficiently. Retail Banking Top 10 banks post 485 billion Turkish Lira profit in nine months News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50673/top-10-banks-post-485-billion-turkish-lira-profit-in-nine-months The combined profit of the top 10 banks rose 57 percent year-on-year. Retail Banking Zest Equity secures ADGM Financial Services permission, expanding its global private-market infrastructure News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50737/zest-equity-secures-adgm-financial-services-permission-expanding-its-global-private-market-infrastructure Zest Equity’s proprietary system replaces fragmented, manual workflows with a unified digital layer, allowing capital to move efficiently Alternative Investments Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50740/qatar-fund-to-reduce-sainsburyamprsquos-stake-after-nearly-two-decades Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007 Alternative Investments Bill Gates to unveil major investment at Abu Dhabi Finance Week as global leaders converge News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50743/bill-gates-to-unveil-major-investment-at-abu-dhabi-finance-week-as-global-leaders-converge Asset managers and global investors managing $63tn in AUMs set to attend four-day annual showcase Alternative Investments Qatar Stock Edges higher on broad-based gains News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50744/qatar-stock-edges-higher-on-broad-based-gains The total market capitalisation climbed to QR 638.02 billion, up from QR 635.47 billion at the previous session's close. Alternative Investments Dubai Residential REIT announces operational performance update for the 9-month period ended 30 September 2025 News Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50734/dubai-residential-reit-announces-operational-performance-update-for-the-9-month-period-ended-30-september-2025 This performance is underpinned by Dubai’s solid rental fundamentals, driven by ongoing population inflows, long-term residency initiatives and the city’s status as a global destination for living and investment Alternative Investments NBK Wealth – KSA concludes a real estate transaction in Riyadh to develop a mixed-use property with a total cost of USD 80mln News Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50735/nbk-wealth-ampndash-ksa-concludes-a-real-estate-transaction-in-riyadh-to-develop-a-mixed-use-property-with-a-total-cost-of-usd-80mln Marking the company’s first real estate fund in the Kingdom Alternative Investments Msheireb Downtown Doha all set to welcome football fans for Arab Cup 2025 News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50723/msheireb-downtown-doha-all-set-to-welcome-football-fans-for-arab-cup-2025 With comprehensive activations scheduled from 1 to 18 December across multiple locations within the city Alternative Investments EGX shows positive performance on Sunday News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50718/egx-shows-positive-performance-on-sunday Egyptians took over 93.3% of trading transactions, while Arab and foreign traders equaled 5.56% and 1.15%, respectively. Alternative Investments Bahrain and the Middle East funds industry: the next frontier for UK and European investors? News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50713/bahrain-and-the-middle-east-funds-industry-the-next-frontier-for-uk-and-european-investors The $17bn package includes major projects in financial services, logistics, tourism, and infrastructure, signalling the kingdom’s commitment to deploying capital into sectors aligned with its long-term diversification strategy. Alternative Investments Egypt's GDP grew by 5.3% in first quarter of 2025/2026 News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50716/egyptamp039s-gdp-grew-by-53-in-first-quarter-of-20252026 Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat said Egypt was targeting economic growth of around 5% for the fiscal year to the end of June 2026 Alternative Investments DWS and Deutsche Bank partner with Qatar family office on German mandate News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50730/dws-and-deutsche-bank-partner-with-qatar-family-office-on-german-mandate The agreement marks a major Gulf-backed vote of confidence in one of Europe’s largest economy. Wealth & Asset Management UBP reveals plans to support Vision 2030 with new office in Riyadh News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50726/ubp-reveals-plans-to-support-vision-2030-with-new-office-in-riyadh The move comes as the Kingdom undergoes significant transformations, including financial, under Vision 2030, which requires international expertise and global investment. Wealth & Asset Management How wealth managers can thrive in the GCC's rapidly evolving market News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50711/how-wealth-managers-can-thrive-in-the-gccamp039s-rapidly-evolving-market The GCC wealth management landscape is evolving, offering growth opportunities through innovative strategies and client-focused solutions. Wealth & Asset Management DWS, Deutsche Bank and Doha-based family office launch €1bn German mandate News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50712/dws-deutsche-bank-and-doha-based-family-office-launch-ampeuro1bn-german-mandate DWS will act as investment manager for Al Mirqab Capital to invest in Germany and across the wider European economy. Wealth & Asset Management ARP Digital Holdings Expands Digital Asset Wealth Management Offering News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50698/arp-digital-holdings-expands-digital-asset-wealth-management-offering Partners with DV Trading and Centaur Markets for Structured Products Wealth & Asset Management Julius Baer taps into Abu Dhabi’s wealth potential with new advisory office News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50689/julius-baer-taps-into-abu-dhabiamprsquos-wealth-potential-with-new-advisory-office Julius Baer already has a well-established presence in the UAE, where it opened its first office over twenty years ago, demonstrating a pioneering commitment to the region. Wealth & Asset Management Bybit Lowers Barrier to Elite Wealth Management Solutions with Year-End Exclusive for VIP Clients News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50697/bybit-lowers-barrier-to-elite-wealth-management-solutions-with-year-end-exclusive-for-vip-clients This exclusive year-end initiative for Bybit VIPs expands access to institutional-grade wealth management strategies designed to navigate today's dynamic market conditions. Wealth & Asset Management Clearstream Partners with Lighthouse Canton for Fund Execution and Custody Capabilities Across Asia and the Middle East News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50668/clearstream-partners-with-lighthouse-canton-for-fund-execution-and-custody-capabilities-across-asia-and-the-middle-east The partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing fund distribution models designed to meet the evolving needs of investors across Asia and the Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management DIFC strengthens global family wealth hub status with new programmes and partnerships News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50661/difc-strengthens-global-family-wealth-hub-status-with-new-programmes-and-partnerships During the event, DIFC unveiled several landmark initiatives and partnerships set to reinforce Dubai’s position as the MEASA region’s premier destination for family wealth, next-generation leadership and succession planning Wealth & Asset Management Preservation to purpose: A new era of wealth planning in the Middle East News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50646/preservation-to-purpose-a-new-era-of-wealth-planning-in-the-middle-east With one of the world’s largest intergenerational wealth transitions underway, Middle Eastern families are combining tradition, innovation, and purpose to ensure their legacies endure Wealth & Asset Management Saudi cybersecurity firm COGNNA raises $9.2mln to expand globally News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50738/saudi-cybersecurity-firm-cognna-raises-92mln-to-expand-globally New capital will also be used for product development, strengthening MENA presence FinTech Mbank Eyes Switzerland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50731/mbank-eyes-switzerland Such potential partnerships would allow the bank to combine its regional expertise with the innovation power and infrastructure of the Swiss financial center. FinTech Ooredoo Qatar announces srategic partnership with Oracle to deploy Oracle Alloy sovereign cloud and AI platform News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50727/ooredoo-qatar-announces-srategic-partnership-with-oracle-to-deploy-oracle-alloy-sovereign-cloud-and-ai-platform upporting Qatar’s National Digital Transformation with Next-Generation Cloud and AI Capabilities FinTech UAE puts crypto and DeFi under central bank rule News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50714/uae-puts-crypto-and-defi-under-central-bank-rule Unlicensed operations could be fined up to 1 billion dirhams, equivalent to approximately $272 million. FinTech New UAE Sweeping Banking Decree Looks to Cement Country’s Global Crypto Position News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50704/new-uae-sweeping-banking-decree-looks-to-cement-countryamprsquos-global-crypto-position UAE’s new financial law brings crypto and blockchain into traditional finance and under Central Bank’s supervision. FinTech Kuwaiti Weyay Bank launches Jeel Dasman card to promote financial literacy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50699/kuwaiti-weyay-bank-launches-jeel-dasman-card-to-promote-financial-literacy The bank organised a competition for students to design the card, giving them the opportunity to express their individuality FinTech Epson strengthens its regional footprint with innovation, sustainability and sector-focused growth News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50701/epson-strengthens-its-regional-footprint-with-innovation-sustainability-and-sector-focused-growth A similar pattern is evident in public sector digitisation, where Epson’s high-volume printers and advanced document scanners are now embedded in multiple government workflows. FinTech QNB Group with HSBC successfully issues USD 500 mln digital native bonds under EMTN programme News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50693/qnb-group-with-hsbc-successfully-issues-usd-500-mln-digital-native-bonds-under-emtn-programme This step comes as part of QNB’s strategy to tap new sources of stable funding from new markets with digitally innovative funding sources FinTech UAE announces $1bn plan to expand AI infrastructure across Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50682/uae-announces-1bn-plan-to-expand-ai-infrastructure-across-africa Abu Dhabi’s wider continental ambitions come as international investigations intensify into the UAE’s role in enabling RSF-led mass killings in Sudan FinTech Google Cloud to invest $2B in Türkiye as part of Turkcell deal News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50679/google-cloud-to-invest-2b-in-tampuumlrkiye-as-part-of-turkcell-deal Last week, Turkcell announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Google to provide Google Cloud services in Türkiye. FinTech Tokenization and digital sukuk set to transform GCC capital markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50702/tokenization-and-digital-sukuk-set-to-transform-gcc-capital-markets Fitch forecasts innovation should sweep through Islamic debt issuance in the medium to long term in the region Islamic Finance BisB named strategic banking partner for HQ Industrial project in Hidd News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50688/bisb-named-strategic-banking-partner-for-hq-industrial-project-in-hidd The partnership is designed to strengthen the industrial SME ecosystem by providing specialized financial services Islamic Finance QIB wins 3 digital innovation awards from The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50656/qib-wins-3-digital-innovation-awards-from-the-asset-triple-a-islamic-finance-awards Recognised as the ‘Best Islamic Bank for Digital Innovation’, QIB has set a benchmark in digital banking through its mobile-first strategy and continuous enhancements to the award-winning QIB Mobile App. Islamic Finance The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance signs a strategic partnership with AAOIFI to strengthen Islamic finance capacity News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50599/the-bahrain-institute-of-banking-and-finance-signs-a-strategic-partnership-with-aaoifi-to-strengthen-islamic-finance-capacity Aims to enhance the capacity and expertise of professionals within the Islamic finance industry through a range of joint initiatives Islamic Finance Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully completes sale of all treasury shares News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50550/sharjah-islamic-bank-successfully-completes-sale-of-all-treasury-shares The sale was completed shortly after the announcement of SIB’s third-quarter financial results Islamic Finance Boubyan Bank records net profit of KD 78m for the period ended September 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50531/boubyan-bank-records-net-profit-of-kd-78m-for-the-period-ended-september-2025 With this growth, the bank continues its exceptional success in sustainable growth, thus demonstrating the robustness of the bank’s financial position and its status as one of the major full-fledged banks in the Kuwaiti banking sector. Islamic Finance Qatar Islamic Bank's net profit grows by 5.8% News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50533/qatar-islamic-bankamp039s-net-profit-grows-by-58 Total assets of the Bank as at 30 September 2025 stands at $59bln representing a growth of 6.9% Islamic Finance A banking alliance of five banks grants a joint Islamic financing facility (Mudaraba) worth EGP5.2bln News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50517/a-banking-alliance-of-five-banks-grants-a-joint-islamic-financing-facility-mudaraba-worth-egp52bln To Inertia Egypt for its Jefaira North Coast Project in Ras El Hekma Islamic Finance LSEG and ICD announce findings of the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator report News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50486/lseg-and-icd-announce-findings-of-the-2025-islamic-finance-development-indicator-report Global Islamic finance assets projected to reach US$9.7 trillion by 2029 Islamic Finance Islamic International Arab Bank Named Best Islamic Digital Bank in Jordan for 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50470/islamic-international-arab-bank-named-best-islamic-digital-bank-in-jordan-for-2025 Established in 1997, the Islamic International Arab Bank operates across all governorates of the Kingdom Islamic Finance Fitch Ratings affirms Gulf Bank’s long-term issuer default rating at A News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50742/fitch-ratings-affirms-gulf-bankamprsquos-long-term-issuer-default-rating-at-a With a Stable Outlook Research, Comment and Analysis Qatari Diar’s Fahad Al Jahrami on global expansion strategy News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50717/qatari-diaramprsquos-fahad-al-jahrami-on-global-expansion-strategy We want to showcase our projects and our products, and we look forward for opportunities to expand. Research, Comment and Analysis S&P Global Ratings Upgrades NBK’s Credit Rating to “A+” with a Stable Outlook News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50708/sampampp-global-ratings-upgrades-nbkamprsquos-credit-rating-to-ampldquoaamprdquo-with-a-stable-outlook Affirms that the upgrade reflects NBK’s position as the largest and most systemically important bank in Kuwait Research, Comment and Analysis GCC banks seen holding stable credit strength in 2026 despite event risks, says S&P News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50703/gcc-banks-seen-holding-stable-credit-strength-in-2026-despite-event-risks-says-sampampp In its latest report, the agency stated: “90 percent of our rating outlooks are stable and 10 percent are negative, for idiosyncratic reasons.” Research, Comment and Analysis Saudi Arabia is a pioneering nation in economic development: UNIDO director News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50694/saudi-arabia-is-a-pioneering-nation-in-economic-development-unido-director The event brought together industry leaders from around the world Research, Comment and Analysis Oman’s Economy on Growth Path: What It Means for Investors and Business Owners News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50684/omanamprsquos-economy-on-growth-path-what-it-means-for-investors-and-business-owners The Ministry of Economy focuses on identifying and addressing challenges faced by economic diversification sectors. Research, Comment and Analysis Deloitte recognized for ‘Best Social Impact Initiative’ at 2025 Future Workplace Awards News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50680/deloitte-recognized-for-amplsquobest-social-impact-initiativeamprsquo-at-2025-future-workplace-awards Held in Dubai, the awards ceremony celebrated workplace innovation and placed the spotlight on organisations shaping the future of work. Research, Comment and Analysis Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha among the world’s top 25 most resilient cities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50623/dubai-abu-dhabi-riyadh-and-doha-among-the-worldamprsquos-top-25-most-resilient-cities The Global Cities Resilience Index (GCRI) is an index that measures the ‘resilience’ of cities to major changes and disruptions in business, technology, climate, social, and more. Research, Comment and Analysis The Evolving Landscape of Middle East Family Offices News Team Friday, November 07, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50606/the-evolving-landscape-of-middle-east-family-offices This evolution reflects both regional economic diversification and a new generation of leadership stepping into prominent roles. Research, Comment and Analysis Global businesses eye increased trade, investment with Saudi Arabia: HSBC report News Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50604/global-businesses-eye-increased-trade-investment-with-saudi-arabia-hsbc-report New HSBC research shows global businesses are turning to Saudi Arabia as next growth priority Research, Comment and Analysis 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 EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Premium International for Credit Services 10th Securitization Issuance Worth EGP224mln News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50386/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-premium-international-for-credit-services-10th-securitization-issuance-worth-egp224mln This marks the tenth issuance since Premium’s inception and the fourth under the seventh securitization program Investment Bank EFG Hermes KSA Completes Advisory on the IPO of Jamjoom Fashion the Company behind the Nayomi and Mihyar brands on Nomu News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50362/efg-hermes-ksa-completes-advisory-on-the-ipo-of-jamjoom-fashion-the-company-behind-the-nayomi-and-mihyar-brands-on-nomu The offering attracted strong participation from a diverse base of high-quality local and international Qualified Investors Investment Bank EFG Hermes successfully concludes advisory as listing and financial advisor to Orascom Construction on its listing on ADX News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50305/efg-hermes-successfully-concludes-advisory-as-listing-and-financial-advisor-to-orascom-construction-on-its-listing-on-adx The trading of Orascom Construction’s shares commenced today on ADX under the ticker “ORAS” Investment Bank EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Bedaya Mortgage Finance’s seventh securitization issuance worth EGP1.56bln News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50263/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-bedaya-mortgage-financeamprsquos-seventh-securitization-issuance-worth-egp156bln The EGP 1.56 billion issuance marks Bedaya’s seventh since inception and the fifth under Capital for securitization Investment Bank SNB Capital reaches a landmark milestone of successfully closing 100 investment banking transaction milestone News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50232/snb-capital-reaches-a-landmark-milestone-of-successfully-closing-100-investment-banking-transaction-milestone Among these 100 transactions are some of the most significant deals in the region and internationally Investment Bank Investment Banking Surge in the GCC: From Oil to Assets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50059/investment-banking-surge-in-the-gcc-from-oil-to-assets From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint to the United Arab Emirates’ digital and green ambitions Investment Bank 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 Boubyan Bank releases 2024 Annual Sustainability Report News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50101/boubyan-bank-releases-2024-annual-sustainability-report Strategic steps to reinforce Governance and Strengthen ESG Principles Planet SOS Crédit Agricole Egypt and Infinity join forces to accelerate transition to solar energy News Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50037/crampeacutedit-agricole-egypt-and-infinity-join-forces-to-accelerate-transition-to-solar-energy Through this partnership, Infinity’s customers will have access to Crédit Agricole Egypt’s solar loan Planet SOS Qatar-based GAB becomes the first accreditation body from the MENA region to sign APAC's MRA for GHG Accreditation News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49872/qatar-based-gab-becomes-the-first-accreditation-body-from-the-mena-region-to-sign-apacamp039s-mra-for-ghg-accreditation Positions GAB as a key enabler in the MENA region for climate accountability and sustainability practices aligned with international standards Planet SOS NBK wins best bank for sustainable finance in Kuwait by Global Finance News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49818/nbk-wins-best-bank-for-sustainable-finance-in-kuwait-by-global-finance Affirming its ESG leadership in Kuwait’s banking sector Planet SOS