Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:23:28 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP NBB appoints Bassam Al Tattan as Head of Private Banking News Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50310/nbb-appoints-bassam-al-tattan-as-head-of-private-banking Bassam brings with him over 17 years of experience in the financial services sector across the GCC On the Move SICO appoints Manuel Shaker Almutawa as Group Head of Fixed Income Asset Management News Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50314/sico-appoints-manuel-shaker-almutawa-as-group-head-of-fixed-income-asset-management Manuel Almutawa brings around 15 years of industry experience to his new leadership position On the Move King Hussein Business Park appoints Imad Matarneh as Chairman of the Board of Directors News Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50315/king-hussein-business-park-appoints-imad-matarneh-as-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors This appointment aligns with Business Park’s strategy to build on the achievements of its first phase and to strengthen the approach for its ongoing expansion On the Move St. James’s Place appoints Richard Garfield as Head of Talent Acquisition for Middle East News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50309/st-jamesamprsquos-place-appoints-richard-garfield-as-head-of-talent-acquisition-for-middle-east Appointment signals wealth management firm’s growth ambitions in the region On the Move EBRD appoints Dasha Dougans as first Head of Benin News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50295/ebrd-appoints-dasha-dougans-as-first-head-of-benin Ms Dougans will be based in Cotonou On the Move Praxis strengthens global reach as Dominic de Mariveles relocates to UAE News Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50292/praxis-strengthens-global-reach-as-dominic-de-mariveles-relocates-to-uae Dominic joins a 20-strong on-the-ground team across Praxis’ private wealth, corporate services and end of service benefit employer solutions. On the Move Deutsche Bank PB Relocates Vice Chair to Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50294/deutsche-bank-pb-relocates-vice-chair-to-middle-east The German private bank has been positioning itself for growth in the Middle East On the Move NBK Wealth names head of UAE private banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50281/nbk-wealth-names-head-of-uae-private-banking The wealth management arm of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group manages $22bn in assets as of the end of 2024. On the Move KAFD DMC appoints Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50280/kafd-dmc-appoints-saad-abdulaziz-alkroud-as-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors Alkroud holds extensive leadership experience in real estate investment and development across Saudi Arabia to the role On the Move Kyndryl appoints Nidal Azba as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50266/kyndryl-appoints-nidal-azba-as-managing-director-for-saudi-arabia In this newly expanded role, Nidal will oversee Kyndryl’s business in the Kingdom On the Move Turkish Central Bank lowers key policy rate to 40.5% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50319/turkish-central-bank-lowers-key-policy-rate-to-405 The Turkish Central Bank on Thursday lowered its policy rate by 250 basis points, more than markets expected, Anadolu reported. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Oman’s law protecting bank savers comes into force News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50276/omanamprsquos-law-protecting-bank-savers-comes-into-force The regulations issued last week set out how the fund holding the compensation money will operate. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Middle East M&A defies global slowdown with double-digit growth News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50277/middle-east-mampampa-defies-global-slowdown-with-double-digit-growth Middle East deal volumes surged 19% in H1 2025, defying a 9% global decline Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance DIFC Courts opens Mediation Service Centre and notary service News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50268/difc-courts-opens-mediation-service-centre-and-notary-service The Mediation Service Centre provides dispute resolution with assistance from registered mediators, while Notary Service attests legal documents in English. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance GCC secretary-general condemns Israeli minister’s calls to expand settlements, annex West Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50269/gcc-secretary-general-condemns-israeli-ministeramprsquos-calls-to-expand-settlements-annex-west-bank Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that maps were being drawn up for annexing territory in the occupied West Bank Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Qatar Chamber, GOIC discuss connecting factories to R&D centers News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50272/qatar-chamber-goic-discuss-connecting-factories-to-rampampd-centers He said that the project aims to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of Qatar’s manufacturing sector. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt central bank slashes key interest rates by 200 bps News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50236/egypt-central-bank-slashes-key-interest-rates-by-200-bps The bank set the deposit rate at 22% and the lending rate at 23%, bolstering the government's emphasis on economic growth Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Will Central Bank of Egypt cut interest rates again amid economic shifts? News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50228/will-central-bank-of-egypt-cut-interest-rates-again-amid-economic-shifts Current economic indicators suggest that the CBE may be in a comfortable position to resume monetary easing. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Lebanon agrees bail for ex-central bank chief: judicial officials News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50218/lebanon-agrees-bail-for-ex-central-bank-chief-judicial-officials He is widely viewed as a key culprit in Lebanon’s economic crash Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance ADGM launches ‘Real Estate Advertising Permit’ service in collaboration with Madhmoun News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50204/adgm-launches-amplsquoreal-estate-advertising-permitamprsquo-service-in-collaboration-with-madhmoun The service introduced in line with ADGM’s aim to reduce fake listings Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Doha Bank, Seviora ink MoU to expand investment opportunities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50318/doha-bank-seviora-ink-mou-to-expand-investment-opportunities The agreement positions the Qatari bank to open new investment channels and strengthen its Asian footprint. Retail Banking Commercial Bank and TASMU Accelerator partner to champion Qatar’s startups News Aggregation Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50311/commercial-bank-and-tasmu-accelerator-partner-to-champion-qataramprsquos-startups This includes opening business accounts and offering advisory services Retail Banking BankDhofar showcases digital leadership and customer-centric innovation at COMEX 2025 News Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50287/bankdhofar-showcases-digital-leadership-and-customer-centric-innovation-at-comex-2025 The Bank’s presence at the event—taking place from 8–11 September 2025 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) spotlights its pioneering role in digital transformation, customer-centric innovation, and financial inclusion, al Retail Banking Qatari banks’ net profit amounts to $3.90bln in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50291/qatari-banksamprsquo-net-profit-amounts-to-390bln-in-h1-2025 The modest growth is largely attributed to higher income, which was partially offset by increased costs and provisioning charges Retail Banking Sohar International invites visitors to experience the future of banking at COMEX 2025 News Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50285/sohar-international-invites-visitors-to-experience-the-future-of-banking-at-comex-2025 Visitors will find the bank at Stall G3 in the Banking, Fintech, and Insurtech Zone Retail Banking Oman's Bank Nizwa rolls out e-mandate service for direct debit News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50243/omanamp039s-bank-nizwa-rolls-out-e-mandate-service-for-direct-debit Companies can automate recurring payments, including payrolldisbursements, rent payments, subscriptions, and other expenses. Retail Banking Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's earnings growth rate lags the 29% CAGR delivered to shareholders News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50245/abu-dhabi-commercial-bank-pjscamp039s-earnings-growth-rate-lags-the-29-cagr-delivered-to-shareholders This indicates that investor sentiment towards the company has not changed a great deal. Retail Banking Customer first: BankDhofar’s approach to service excellence News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50247/customer-first-bankdhofaramprsquos-approach-to-service-excellence By monitoring service times and continuously training frontline staff, BankDhofar ensures a seamless experience for every customer interaction Retail Banking Saudi bank credit grows 15.8 percent to $849.18 billion in June 2025 News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50229/saudi-bank-credit-grows-158-percent-to-84918-billion-in-june-2025 Long-term credit accounted for 48.8 percent of total bank credit, amounting to SAR1.55 trillion by the end of June 2025 Retail Banking Saudi Awwal Bank mandates banks for USD Tier 2 green bond offering News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50224/saudi-awwal-bank-mandates-banks-for-usd-tier-2-green-bond-offering Goldman Sachs International and HSBC Bank plc are acting as joint global coordinators Retail Banking Invest Qatar strengthens global partnerships at Asia Leaders Conference, Belt and Road Summit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50328/invest-qatar-strengthens-global-partnerships-at-asia-leaders-conference-belt-and-road-summit Invest Qatar also held strategic bilateral meetings in Shenzhen and Hangzhou with senior executives from global corporations Alternative Investments Boursa Kuwait and MSCI organize a corporate research session News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50329/boursa-kuwait-and-msci-organize-a-corporate-research-session Exploring the evolving global investment landscape and its implications on the GCC Alternative Investments QSE index closes higher News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50330/qse-index-closes-higher The session saw share prices rise in 29 companies, decline in 21, while two others maintained their previous closing. Alternative Investments Equity Group to Become First Kenyan Bank to Expand into UAE News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50320/equity-group-to-become-first-kenyan-bank-to-expand-into-uae The representative office will also enable Equity Bank to fund Kenyan and East African firms and investors with business interests in the Emirates and even for foreign traders, expanding its market base and customer portfolio. Alternative Investments Gold price in Qatari market increases by 1.26% this week News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50307/gold-price-in-qatari-market-increases-by-126-this-week Qatar National Bank data showed that the price of Gold increased Alternative Investments Oman offers 78 investment opportunities to Qatari investors News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50308/oman-offers-78-investment-opportunities-to-qatari-investors The meeting reviewed cooperation between the two countries Alternative Investments Dubai: Gold rates near record level again, 22k now costs Dh407.25 a gram News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50297/dubai-gold-rates-near-record-level-again-22k-now-costs-dh40725-a-gram 22-karat gold stays out of reach as global price steadies at $3,642 per ounce on Thursday Alternative Investments Dubai thrives as families desert rival centres News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50298/dubai-thrives-as-families-desert-rival-centres A generational shift in regional families is encouraging a new cohort of investors to take advantage of AI and private markets in their fast-developing Gulf hub of expertise Alternative Investments Saudi Arabia's Vision Invest enters Africa with $700mln deal News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50300/saudi-arabiaamp039s-vision-invest-enters-africa-with-700mln-deal The investment is earmarked for the continued development of what the company calls "green, inclusive, and sustainable industrial ecosystems" Alternative Investments Saudi’s Bank AlJazira mandates USD AT1 notes News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50301/saudiamprsquos-bank-aljazira-mandates-usd-at1-notes The issuance is expected through a special purpose vehicle Alternative Investments M2 Repositions as Digital Asset Wealth Management Platform for High-Net-Worth, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50323/m2-repositions-as-digital-asset-wealth-management-platform-for-high-net-worth-family-offices-and-institutional-investors This strategic evolution comes amid rising global demand for institutional-grade access to the digital asset economy. Wealth & Asset Management HSBC sharpens focus on affluent segment with first Middle East wealth centre in the UAE News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50325/hsbc-sharpens-focus-on-affluent-segment-with-first-middle-east-wealth-centre-in-the-uae New state-of-the-art wealth centre to support UAE’s growing affluent sector Wealth & Asset Management FirstCape selects FNZ as it consolidates JBWere NZ’s wealth management platform and custodian News Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50316/firstcape-selects-fnz-as-it-consolidates-jbwere-nzamprsquos-wealth-management-platform-and-custodian JBWere NZ CEO Craig Patrick says the decision marks a significant step in the long-term strategy to continue delivering client-centric solutions. Wealth & Asset Management Lombard Odier: 81% of ME next gen heirs plan to ditch parents’ wealth advisors News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50302/lombard-odier-81-of-me-next-gen-heirs-plan-to-ditch-parentsamprsquo-wealth-advisors With succession talks still stalled in many families, young Middle East heirs are signalling a sharp shift toward digital platforms and new advisors. Wealth & Asset Management Rothschild in deal with LLB to boost its wealth management ops in Dubai News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50282/rothschild-in-deal-with-llb-to-boost-its-wealth-management-ops-in-dubai The agreement with LLB will bring around 20 employees to Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business Wealth & Asset Management Copernicus Wealth Management Expands to the Middle East News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50270/copernicus-wealth-management-expands-to-the-middle-east This step marks an important milestone in Copernicus’ international expansion strategy. Wealth & Asset Management Rothschild & Co significantly expands its Wealth Management presence in Dubai News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50258/rothschild-ampamp-co-significantly-expands-its-wealth-management-presence-in-dubai The agreement with LLB will bring around 20 employees to Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business, with a potential of around CHF 1 billion in assets. Wealth & Asset Management LLB signs referral agreement with Rothschild & Co Bank AG for Middle East News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50260/llb-signs-referral-agreement-with-rothschild-ampamp-co-bank-ag-for-middle-east Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG has operated in the Middle East for 20 years. After an in-depth analysis, it has decided to withdraw from its two business locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Wealth & Asset Management BCP Expands Dubai Footprint with Licence Upgrade and Broader Advisory Capabilities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50250/bcp-expands-dubai-footprint-with-licence-upgrade-and-broader-advisory-capabilities This development allows BCP to offer an expanded range of advisory services in the region. Wealth & Asset Management Emirates Family Office Association teams up with Hong Kong Academy News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50237/emirates-family-office-association-teams-up-with-hong-kong-academy The Emirates Family Office Association forms a relationship with the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy to develop ties between Asia and the Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management Citi Deploys Advanced AI Tools Across UAE and Middle East & Africa Operations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50324/citi-deploys-advanced-ai-tools-across-uae-and-middle-east-ampamp-africa-operations The suite of AI tools is designed to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency across various functions within the bank. FinTech Central Bank of Oman Launches National Payment Card “Maal” to Boost Self-Sufficiency in the Payment Sector News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50326/central-bank-of-oman-launches-national-payment-card-ampldquomaalamprdquo-to-boost-self-sufficiency-in-the-payment-sector By introducing a national card, CBO seeks to reduce reliance on international systems, enhance efficiency, and provide secure, cost-effective options for both consumers and businesses. FinTech Citi launches transformative AI tools in the UAE News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50327/citi-launches-transformative-ai-tools-in-the-uae Marking a significant step in the bank's commitment to innovation and digital transformation FinTech Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara secures $2.4bn financing deal News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50321/saudi-fintech-unicorn-tamara-secures-24bn-financing-deal Tamara is the Kingdom’s first fintech unicorn and offers payment solutions to over 20 million customers. FinTech Binance and Franklin Templeton to develop digital assets initiatives and products News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50306/binance-and-franklin-templeton-to-develop-digital-assets-initiatives-and-products Franklin Templeton and Binance are harnessing blockchain tech to create solutions that merge the scale of traditional finance with the speed and accessibility of decentralized markets FinTech QFC Digital Asset Lab launches blockchain-based POC News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50296/qfc-digital-asset-lab-launches-blockchain-based-poc The system will operate on HashSphere, a private permissioned distributed ledger technology (DLT) network built with Hedera technology, deployed on Google Cloud infrastructure provisioned through QFC’s Digital Asset Lab. FinTech Shift to digital apps for remittances grows in UAE, Saudi Arabia, shows report News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50299/shift-to-digital-apps-for-remittances-grows-in-uae-saudi-arabia-shows-report Remittances remain central to how people in the UAE support families abroad, with 49 per cent sending money for humanitarian or family needs FinTech Objectway accelerates growth News Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50288/objectway-accelerates-growth The wealth management sector continues to grow steadily, and demand for modern technology solutions from established providers is increasing. FinTech Qatar’s banking sector leading in fintech adoption News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50279/qataramprsquos-banking-sector-leading-in-fintech-adoption Qatar is well positioned to become a leading centre of financial innovation. FinTech Warba Bank Launches Youth Account “Wave Banking”: A Fully Integrated Digital Banking Experience for Young Customers News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50267/warba-bank-launches-youth-account-ampldquowave-bankingamprdquo-a-fully-integrated-digital-banking-experience-for-young-customers The platform allows young customers to manage their finances intelligently FinTech Egypt: Faisal Islamic Bank’s consolidated drop 78.6% YoY in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50322/egypt-faisal-islamic-bankamprsquos-consolidated-drop-786-yoy-in-h1-2025 Meanwhile, net interest income went up to EGP 5.399 billion from EGP 4.625 billion Islamic Finance Sohar International & Sohar Islamic introduce new housing finance product for GCC nationals and expatriates News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50265/sohar-international-ampamp-sohar-islamic-introduce-new-housing-finance-product-for-gcc-nationals-and-expatriates To Support Homebuyers and Investors in Oman Islamic Finance Al Baraka Islamic Bank signs strategic partnership with “Dhaman” News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50257/al-baraka-islamic-bank-signs-strategic-partnership-with-ampldquodhamanamprdquo With the Aim of Enhancing Trade Finance and Expanding International Partnerships Islamic Finance Al Baraka Islamic Bank returns to Q2 profitability News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50215/al-baraka-islamic-bank-returns-to-q2-profitability The bank posted a net profit after tax of BD0.1 million in three-month period ended June 30 2025 compared to a net loss of BD1.5 million last year Islamic Finance ADIB Capital launches ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50187/adib-capital-launches-adib-islamic-trade-opportunities-fund Targeting low duration diversified trade opportunities in developed markets Islamic Finance GCC ties to propel ASEAN Islamic finance past $1tn, Fitch says News Aggregation Team Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50172/gcc-ties-to-propel-asean-islamic-finance-past-1tn-fitch-says GCC investors already hold stakes in some Malaysian banks Islamic Finance Bank Nizwa reinforces human capital development with second NANMU program for employees News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50141/bank-nizwa-reinforces-human-capital-development-with-second-nanmu-program-for-employees Reaffirming its resolute dedication to nurturing high-caliber talent and cultivating deep-rooted capabilities within the Islamic banking sector Islamic Finance Dubai Islamic Bank surpasses $100b in assets on strong H1 growth News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50122/dubai-islamic-bank-surpasses-100b-in-assets-on-strong-h1-growth Net profit for the six months ended June stood at Dh3.7 billion, a 10% increase from a year earlier Islamic Finance DIB Reports robust H1’25 financial results, with operating revenue of AED6.4bln driving a 16% increase in pre-tax profit to AED4.3bln News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50111/dib-reports-robust-h1amprsquo25-financial-results-with-operating-revenue-of-aed64bln-driving-a-16-increase-in-pre-tax-profit-to-aed43bln Double-digit growth in financing and customer deposits Islamic Finance IsDB drives development across over 2 percent of world’s countries News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50089/isdb-drives-development-across-over-2-percent-of-worldamprsquos-countries The bank was founded through a visionary initiative led by Saudi King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Islamic Finance Trade policies, regional coordination key to GCC’s economic resilience: KPMG News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50331/trade-policies-regional-coordination-key-to-gccamprsquos-economic-resilience-kpmg Its customs union agreement eliminated intra-GCC tariffs, unified external tariffs, and eased trade restrictions. Research, Comment and Analysis Alex Chiniborch: Building wealth in an uncertain market News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50317/alex-chiniborch-building-wealth-in-an-uncertain-market Financial headlines often spotlight speed: fast trades, fast gains, and even quicker losses. Research, Comment and Analysis Lombard Odier Middle East study: succession planning shortfalls emerge in next generation wealth transfer News Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50312/lombard-odier-middle-east-study-succession-planning-shortfalls-emerge-in-next-generation-wealth-transfer The results highlight a growing disconnect between recognition and readiness Research, Comment and Analysis Jumeirah Bay tops Dubai as most expensive ultra-luxury neighbourhood News Aggregation Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50313/jumeirah-bay-tops-dubai-as-most-expensive-ultra-luxury-neighbourhood A combination of exclusivity, limited supply, and prime waterfront or central positioning supports the continued dominance of well-known prestige locations Research, Comment and Analysis Family Offices Accelerate Their Professionalization and Diversification Amid Geopolitical and Regulatory Uncertainty News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50303/family-offices-accelerate-their-professionalization-and-diversification-amid-geopolitical-and-regulatory-uncertainty Family offices intensify their diversification and professionalization in response to geopolitical instability and regulatory changes Research, Comment and Analysis First Abu Dhabi Bank announced as main partner of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Egypt National Championship News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50304/first-abu-dhabi-bank-announced-as-main-partner-of-abu-dhabi-jiu-jitsu-pro-egypt-national-championship FAB continues to reinforce its position as the main partner of the championship and one of the country’s leading supporters of sport and community initiatives Research, Comment and Analysis Knight Frank forms strategic collaboration with Henry Wiltshire to cement presence in Abu Dhabi News Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50284/knight-frank-forms-strategic-collaboration-with-henry-wiltshire-to-cement-presence-in-abu-dhabi The association marks a significant milestone in Knight Frank’s regional expansion Research, Comment and Analysis Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows rise 24% to $31.72bn News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50273/saudi-arabiaamprsquos-fdi-inflows-rise-24-to-3172bn The results of foreign direct investment in the Kingdom for 2024 come against the backdrop of global economic challenges Research, Comment and Analysis Family offices mushroom in the UAE as tax benefits and pro-crypto policies draw wealthy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50259/family-offices-mushroom-in-the-uae-as-tax-benefits-and-pro-crypto-policies-draw-wealthy Emirates offers abundant talent to hire in terms of investment advisers, lawyers and wealth structuring experts Research, Comment and Analysis Middle East ICCA Summit hosts active discussion on MICE industry issues News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50254/middle-east-icca-summit-hosts-active-discussion-on-mice-industry-issues The agenda included discussions on priorities for developing the international business events sector Research, Comment and Analysis 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 EIB, Banque Misr to help Egypt-based SMEs post-COVID-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49968/eib-banque-misr-to-help-egypt-based-smes-post-covid-19 The EIB financing forms part of the EIB contribution to the Team Europe response to the COVID-19 crisis in the European Union partner countries. Investment Bank EFG Hermes advises on the signing of landmark $190mln investment in Alameda Healthcare by DPI News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49940/efg-hermes-advises-on-the-signing-of-landmark-190mln-investment-in-alameda-healthcare-by-dpi This transaction marks Egypt’s largest private equity healthcare investment to date, reinforcing investor confidence in backing fast-growing platforms in Egypt Investment Bank Eurasian Development Bank raises funds on the UAE Capital Market to finance its investment projects in Central Asia News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49930/eurasian-development-bank-raises-funds-on-the-uae-capital-market-to-finance-its-investment-projects-in-central-asia This pioneering issuance of AED 200 million was arranged by FAB in partnership with ADFD Investment Bank Mashreq expands global footprint with opening of representative office in Türkiye News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49895/mashreq-expands-global-footprint-with-opening-of-representative-office-in-tampuumlrkiye With the new office, Mashreq now operates in 15 countries Investment Bank Citi presses revival in banking after making gains, despite exits: IFR News Aggregation Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49824/citi-presses-revival-in-banking-after-making-gains-despite-exits-ifr Citi has ranked fifth for global investment banking fees in each of the last 12 years, according to LSEG data, which shows its broad strength, but also a failure to challenge the top three Investment Bank Alvarez & Marsal released Q1 2025 UAE Banking Pulse News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49816/alvarez-ampamp-marsal-released-q1-2025-uae-banking-pulse The report analyses the performance of the UAE’s 10 largest listed banks, showing a strong start to the year marked by enhanced cost efficiency, rising non-interest income, and renewed M&A activity. Investment Bank 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 Gulf Bank completes sustainability governance infrastructure News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49086/gulf-bank-completes-sustainability-governance-infrastructure Reinforcing its environmental and social commitments Planet SOS Ahlibank reaffirms its Commitment to sustainability through the installation of solar energy systems at its headquarters News Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48977/ahlibank-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-sustainability-through-the-installation-of-solar-energy-systems-at-its-headquarters This initiative is a milestone in the bank’s efforts to further its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives Planet SOS MENA’s transformative role in climate adaptation News Aggregation Team Friday, December 27, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48961/menaamprsquos-transformative-role-in-climate-adaptation This would translate to summer heat in parts of Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq intensifying by up to 8 C by 2100, highlighting the dire implications of inaction for one of the world’s hottest regions. Planet SOS Arab co-operation in energy sector discussed News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48923/arab-co-operation-in-energy-sector-discussed The discussion highlighted the strong ties between Kuwait and the Arab countries represented in OAPEC Planet SOS