Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:32:21 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Roland Berger promotes 4 to Managing Director and welcomes 8 new leaders News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49976/roland-berger-promotes-4-to-managing-director-and-welcomes-8-new-leaders The newly appointed Managing Directors have extensive expertise across key industries, including energy, sustainability, public sector, digital, and transportation, and will support the firm’s Middle East growth agenda. On the Move Utmost Wealth Solutions announces leadership appointments in Asia News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49961/utmost-wealth-solutions-announces-leadership-appointments-in-asia The region is an important area of strategic focus for the business and these leadership appointments aim to capitalise further on Asia’s strong market growth. On the Move Finastra appoints Adam Banks to Board of Directors News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49963/finastra-appoints-adam-banks-to-board-of-directors Seasoned technology leader brings deep transformation expertise across financial services, cybersecurity and infrastructure sectors On the Move Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade strengthens its growth strategy with appointment of CFO News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49958/arab-bank-for-investment-and-foreign-trade-strengthens-its-growth-strategy-with-appointment-of-cfo Hitesh Thakkar joins Al Masraf as Chief Financial Officer to support the Bank’s 2025–2028 transformation strategy On the Move Microsoft names Ahmad El Dandachi as General Manager, Qatar News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49959/microsoft-names-ahmad-el-dandachi-as-general-manager-qatar As Lana Khalaf takes on MEA Public Sector leadership role On the Move Barclays names Co-CEOs of the Middle East News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49943/barclays-names-co-ceos-of-the-middle-east Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher will spearhead the development and execution of Barclays’ business strategy in the region On the Move World Bank Group appoints new Country Manager for Lebanon News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49935/world-bank-group-appoints-new-country-manager-for-lebanon Announces the appointment of Enrique Blanco Armas as World Bank Group Country Manager for Lebanon On the Move World Bank Group appoints new Country Manager for Qatar News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49937/world-bank-group-appoints-new-country-manager-for-qatar Announces the appointment of Holly Welborn Benner as the World Bank Group Country Manager for the State of Qatar On the Move Dubai Investments announces key leadership appointments News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49938/dubai-investments-announces-key-leadership-appointments Announces the appointment of Mushtaq Masood as Chief Operating Officer On the Move PwC Middle East welcomes 62 new partners as the firm continues to grow across the region News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49926/pwc-middle-east-welcomes-62-new-partners-as-the-firm-continues-to-grow-across-the-region Reflects the firm’s commitment to investing in talent and strengthening leadership across the region On the Move Valu receives initial approval from the Central Bank of Jordan to launch operations News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49973/valu-receives-initial-approval-from-the-central-bank-of-jordan-to-launch-operations Marking a major milestone in Valu’s regional growth strategy and commitment to financial inclusion in Jordan Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Saudi: New Property Ownership Law will take into effect in January 2026 News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49962/saudi-new-property-ownership-law-will-take-into-effect-in-january-2026 The Cabinet's approval of the updated law is an extension of real estate legislation aimed at developing the real estate sector and encouraging foreign direct investment: minister Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Qatar's GTA refers 13 companies to the Public Prosecution for tax evasion News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49950/qataramp039s-gta-refers-13-companies-to-the-public-prosecution-for-tax-evasion The General Tax Authority urged all taxpayers to adhere to the legally mandated deadlines for submitting transparent and accurate tax returns Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance World Bank Group Opens its First Office in Oman News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49942/world-bank-group-opens-its-first-office-in-oman The presence of a permanent office for the World Bank Group will enable the WB to follow up private sector project financing agreements Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Saudi Arabia issues over 80k new commercial licenses in Q2 as business activity accelerates News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49944/saudi-arabia-issues-over-80k-new-commercial-licenses-in-q2-as-business-activity-accelerates Rise driven by activity in high-growth industries Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Khaleeji Bank signs MoU with Euro University Bahrain to provide innovative education financing solutions News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49936/khaleeji-bank-signs-mou-with-euro-university-bahrain-to-provide-innovative-education-financing-solutions The agreement aims to offer tailored educational financing solutions to the university’s students and their parents Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch Dh5.9 million News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49929/uae-central-bank-fines-foreign-bank-branch-dh59-million The branch was fined for violating anti-money laundering rules Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance QCB issues government bonds and sukuk worth QR5 billion on behalf of Ministry of Finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49916/qcb-issues-government-bonds-and-sukuk-worth-qr5-billion-on-behalf-of-ministry-of-finance Total bank bids for government bonds and sukuk reached QR 10.7 billion. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE signed 146 agreements to avoid double taxation on income in 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49909/uae-signed-146-agreements-to-avoid-double-taxation-on-income-in-2024 Emirates also raised $4.6 billion from sale of T-sukuks through 14 auctions, according to Ministry of Finance Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE Central Bank suspends bank's Islamic window from onboarding new customers for six months News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49899/uae-central-bank-suspends-bankamp039s-islamic-window-from-onboarding-new-customers-for-six-months Lender also fined Dh3.5 million for non-compliance with Sharia governance rules Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Doha Bank named ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49969/doha-bank-named-amplsquobest-bank-in-qataramprsquo-at-meed-mena-banking-excellence-awards Doha Bank’s win follows a strong year of growth, underpinned by its progress in digital transformation, product innovation, and responsible financial practices. Retail Banking Gulf Bank signs MoU with global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49970/gulf-bank-signs-mou-with-global-cybersecurity-leader-crowdstrike Partnership to Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness, Increase Digital Resilience in Kuwait’s Business Community whilst developing local expertise Retail Banking Gulf Bank warns against using open Wi-Fi networks at some airports and hotels News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49972/gulf-bank-warns-against-using-open-wi-fi-networks-at-some-airports-and-hotels As part of its ongoing support for the “Diraya” campaign Retail Banking Kuwait International Bank Enhances Self-Service Banking with Diebold Nixdorf Technology News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49964/kuwait-international-bank-enhances-self-service-banking-with-diebold-nixdorf-technology Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) offer expanded services and convenience to customers Retail Banking Banking expert calls for international banks to revive Syrian economy News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49946/banking-expert-calls-for-international-banks-to-revive-syrian-economy Banking expert Nibal Najma told the newspaper that allowing foreign and regional banks into the Syrian market represents a pivotal move to revitalise the banking system and rebuild the Syrian economy on modern foundations. Retail Banking Oman’s banking sector strengthens with 8% credit growth News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49939/omanamprsquos-banking-sector-strengthens-with-8-credit-growth The banking sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council showed overall credit growth, highlighting regional economic resilience. Retail Banking Emirates NBD clarifies on DirectRemit: No new fee for money transfers to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49908/emirates-nbd-clarifies-on-directremit-no-new-fee-for-money-transfers-to-india-pakistan-philippines-egypt Dh26 fee applies to non-core corridors, not popular remittance countries: Emirates NBD Retail Banking Al Ahli bank of Kuwait Earns Top Honour At Global Brand Awards 2024 News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49910/al-ahli-bank-of-kuwait-earns-top-honour-at-global-brand-awards-2024 This achievement reflects their unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and setting industry benchmarks. Well-deserved recognition for an outstanding team! Retail Banking Sohar International launches Oman’s first open banking platform, ushering a new era of financial innovation News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49911/sohar-international-launches-omanamprsquos-first-open-banking-platform-ushering-a-new-era-of-financial-innovation This strategic advancement enhances the bank’s digital ecosystem Retail Banking Qatar National Bank suspends share buyback, to resume on July 10 News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49905/qatar-national-bank-suspends-share-buyback-to-resume-on-july-10 QNB will not conduct its share repurchase during the closed period commencing from 25 June 2025 to 9 July 2025 Retail Banking Real Estate trading in June reaches QR1.684 billion News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49974/real-estate-trading-in-june-reaches-qr1684-billion Data from the analytical real estate bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice showed that 372 real estate transactions were recorded during the month. Alternative Investments Qatar Exports strengthens presence of Qatari companies in Saudi market News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49975/qatar-exports-strengthens-presence-of-qatari-companies-in-saudi-market Discussions focused on exploring avenues of collaboration and gaining deeper insight into the Saudi market to help pave the way for Qatari companies seeking to enter the Kingdom and contribute to new development projects. Alternative Investments Saudi Arabia: Mixed Financial Mid-Year Report News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49966/saudi-arabia-mixed-financial-mid-year-report The Saudi Arabian Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.8 points in May, up from 55.6 in April. Alternative Investments Oman's first energy transition fund launches with $200m News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49967/omanamp039s-first-energy-transition-fund-launches-with-200m Oman Investment Authority and Hong Kong-based Templewater aim to support the country’s Vision 2040 diversification goals. Alternative Investments Secure your wealth: How a second passport can boost your finances News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49954/secure-your-wealth-how-a-second-passport-can-boost-your-finances A financial fallback for UAE residents exploring opportunities elsewhere in the world Alternative Investments UAE's Golden Visa: A game changer for Indian investors in Dubai's real estate market? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49947/uaeamp039s-golden-visa-a-game-changer-for-indian-investors-in-dubaiamp039s-real-estate-market UAE’s Golden Visa may attract Indian mid-tier investors, boosting Dubai's real estate market but India’s luxury segment is likely to stay largely unaffected Alternative Investments Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund secures $1.3bn in credit facilities to boost development projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49948/saudi-arabiaamprsquos-national-development-fund-secures-13bn-in-credit-facilities-to-boost-development-projects Deals designed to enhance funding for key development projects across the Kingdom Alternative Investments Allfunds Onboards First Fund into Middle East Management Company in Partnership with Schroders News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49932/allfunds-onboards-first-fund-into-middle-east-management-company-in-partnership-with-schroders Allfunds (Middle East) Limited, based in Dubai International Financial Centre, offers a tailored framework for accessing Middle Eastern markets. Alternative Investments Saudi Awwal Bank to issue SAR-denominated AT1 sukuk News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49914/saudi-awwal-bank-to-issue-sar-denominated-at1-sukuk HSBC Saudi Arabia is mandated as sole arranger and dealer Alternative Investments AFESD, AIIB sign deal to boost sustainable infrastructure projects News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49921/afesd-aiib-sign-deal-to-boost-sustainable-infrastructure-projects “This collaboration will bolster our resources and strengthen our role in financing infrastructure, contributing to a more prosperous and sustainable future for the region,” he noted. Alternative Investments PIMCO Announces New Partnership with Aditum in the United Arab Emirates News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49960/pimco-announces-new-partnership-with-aditum-in-the-united-arab-emirates Aditum Launches Two Funds Offering Access to PIMCO Strategies Wealth & Asset Management GCC wealth management landscape is shifting to address investor concerns around agility and technology News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49965/gcc-wealth-management-landscape-is-shifting-to-address-investor-concerns-around-agility-and-technology Nearly 55% of GCC clients reported arranging more advisor meetings in response to market volatility, well above the global average. Wealth & Asset Management Family Office Summit’s Obediah Ayton on trends impacting generational wealth transfer News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49927/family-office-summitamprsquos-obediah-ayton-on-trends-impacting-generational-wealth-transfer The chair of the summit shares insights, ranging from next-gen leadership and gender diversity to wealth tech and sustainability Wealth & Asset Management Dubai Beckons: Bugatti Towers and Billion-Dollar Funds Emerge News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49907/dubai-beckons-bugatti-towers-and-billion-dollar-funds-emerge Among them is a well-known luxury real estate developer from Dubai. Wealth & Asset Management The Great Wealth Flight: Millionaires Relocate in Record Numbers News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49893/the-great-wealth-flight-millionaires-relocate-in-record-numbers Far from a statistical curiosity, this mass movement of millionaires represents the largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history. Wealth & Asset Management Global Wealth Office at Nest Seekers International Unveils Dubai Expansion: Establishing the Middle East as a Commanding Force in Global Wealth Leadership News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49894/global-wealth-office-at-nest-seekers-international-unveils-dubai-expansion-establishing-the-middle-east-as-a-commanding-force-in-global-wealth-leadership This milestone reinforces Global Wealth Office’s commitment to the Middle East as a global hub—accelerating UAE–U.S. capital flows, advancing strategic investments, and attracting high-value global investors through seamlessly integrated Wealth & Asset Management Former UAE bankers get into wealth management as more millionaires take up residence News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49891/former-uae-bankers-get-into-wealth-management-as-more-millionaires-take-up-residence 'Around 30,000 ultra-rich will call UAE home in next 5 years', says Wealthbrix's Khanna Wealth & Asset Management Hoxton Wealth Gains Approval to Operate in DIFC News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49892/hoxton-wealth-gains-approval-to-operate-in-difc This is a significant stamp of legitimacy and opens doors for more robust operations and client engagement in the region. Wealth & Asset Management Private Banking from BankDhofar: A bespoke financial experience for the Sultanate’s most discerning clients News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49877/private-banking-from-bankdhofar-a-bespoke-financial-experience-for-the-sultanateamprsquos-most-discerning-clients Segment has continued to set new standards in an increasingly automated financial landscape Wealth & Asset Management Wealthbrix launches in DIFC with eight-figure investment backing, experienced board, and a commitment to elevate regional wealth management News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49882/wealthbrix-launches-in-difc-with-eight-figure-investment-backing-experienced-board-and-a-commitment-to-elevate-regional-wealth-management This launch comes at a pivotal moment for wealth managers. Wealth & Asset Management Gulf Bank signs MoU with global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49971/gulf-bank-signs-mou-with-global-cybersecurity-leader-crowdstrike Partnership to Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness, Increase Digital Resilience in Kuwait’s Business Community whilst developing local expertise FinTech UBF reaffirms commitment to strengthen digital infrastructure of financial and banking sector News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49949/ubf-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthen-digital-infrastructure-of-financial-and-banking-sector This came during the honouring of UBF with the ‘Best Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation’ award FinTech Saudi Arabia, Kuwait forge AI partnership to advance governance, innovation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49953/saudi-arabia-kuwait-forge-ai-partnership-to-advance-governance-innovation Partnership highlights both associations’ commitment to supporting regional initiatives FinTech Middle East: the emerging global hub for digital health innovation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49955/middle-east-the-emerging-global-hub-for-digital-health-innovation Governments across the region are making bold investments in healthcare innovation, with the UAE and Dubai leading the charge FinTech Commercial Bank awarded ‘Most Innovative Use of AI Technology’ News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49934/commercial-bank-awarded-amplsquomost-innovative-use-of-ai-technologyamprsquo With AI woven into its strategy, Commercial Bank is enhancing product areas, targeting customer segments, and streamlining operations. FinTech Middle East digital transformation prompts digital ID adoption and partnership News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49928/middle-east-digital-transformation-prompts-digital-id-adoption-and-partnership This partnership represents a significant step in our international expansion strategy,” said Siobhan Morey-Millington, sales director at Intercede. FinTech Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay select ten female-led startups for the sixth cohort of Futuremakers Women in Tech Programme News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49919/standard-chartered-and-bahrain-fintech-bay-select-ten-female-led-startups-for-the-sixth-cohort-of-futuremakers-women-in-tech-programme This initiative continues to serve as a launchpad for women entrepreneurs driving innovation and impact across key sectors in the Kingdom FinTech Arab Bank adopts digital ID via Sanad app, first of Its kind in Jordan News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49920/arab-bank-adopts-digital-id-via-sanad-app-first-of-its-kind-in-jordan The move is part of Arab Bank’s ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation with maximum speed, efficiency, and security. FinTech Orange Jordan and Future Skills Fund are preparing to launch the "Fiber Academy" Program News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49922/orange-jordan-and-future-skills-fund-are-preparing-to-launch-the-ampquotfiber-academyampquot-program This step reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering Jordanian youth FinTech DubaiNow app users can now access their credit report, credit score News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49913/dubainow-app-users-can-now-access-their-credit-report-credit-score Etihad Credit Bureau’s integration with DubaiNow follows earlier efforts such as its service linkage with TAMM Abu Dhabi FinTech Dubai Islamic Bank arranges $1bln sovereign financing for Government of Pakistan News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49956/dubai-islamic-bank-arranges-1bln-sovereign-financing-for-government-of-pakistan The five-year facility is an innovative transaction, partially guaranteed by a Policy-Based Guarantee (PBG) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) — marking the first PBG transaction of its kind undertaken by ADB for the country. Islamic Finance Sukuk issuances: AAOIFI unlikely to implement Standard 62 this year News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49957/sukuk-issuances-aaoifi-unlikely-to-implement-standard-62-this-year The world of Islamic capital markets is anxiously awaiting the final version of Standard 62, which in its draft exposure emphasised ownership transfer of assets and asked for detailed treatment on hybrid sukuk as well as Tier-1 and Tier-2 capital sukuk Islamic Finance New Milestone for Al Baraka Bank Egypt: Four prestigious awards from EMEA Finance Cement its leadership in Islamic Finance News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49925/new-milestone-for-al-baraka-bank-egypt-four-prestigious-awards-from-emea-finance-cement-its-leadership-in-islamic-finance The diversity of awards highlights the bank’s excellence in structured and syndicated finance and Asset Based Securitisation Islamic Finance BIBF launches a new series of professional micro-credentials in Islamic finance News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49883/bibf-launches-a-new-series-of-professional-micro-credentials-in-islamic-finance Supporting Bahrain’s position as a leading hub for Islamic banking Islamic Finance ADIB participates in the “Midday Break” initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49857/adib-participates-in-the-ampldquomidday-breakamprdquo-initiative-in-collaboration-with-the-ministry-of-human-resources-and-emiratisation Initiative enforces a midday work ban to safeguard labourers during peak heat hours Islamic Finance Leonteq partners with Emirates Islamic on Shari’a products News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49833/leonteq-partners-with-emirates-islamic-on-shariamprsquoa-products Swiss fintech firm Leonteq teams up with UAE’s Emirates Islamic to deliver bespoke Shari’a-compliant structured products. Islamic Finance Islamic finance assets up 4.1% in 2024, reaching QR683bn News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49810/islamic-finance-assets-up-41-in-2024-reaching-qr683bn Islamic finance assets in the State of Qatar experienced a 4.1 percent growth in 2024, reaching QR683bn ($187bn). Islamic Finance Emirates Islamic to delist from DFM on June 10 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49807/emirates-islamic-to-delist-from-dfm-on-june-10 EIB has instructed DFM to suspend trading of its shares Islamic Finance Saudi National Bank issues 5-year riyal sukuk worth $461mln at 6% News Aggregation Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49794/saudi-national-bank-issues-5-year-riyal-sukuk-worth-461mln-at-6 The 5-year perpetual sukuk will be used to boost its capital Islamic Finance Dubai Islamic Bank launches third cohort of Emirati Development Program News Aggregation Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49791/dubai-islamic-bank-launches-third-cohort-of-emirati-development-program The bank has over 10,000 staff working across offices and branches across the UAE. Islamic Finance Top 20 Middle East and Africa banks by market cap, Q2 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49945/top-20-middle-east-and-africa-banks-by-market-cap-q2-2025 During this period, the Abu Dhabi-based lender partnered with real estate developer Binghatti Holding Ltd. to offer Sharia-compliant financing solutions to home buyers. Research, Comment and Analysis «Reputation, Trust, And Presence Matter as Much as Investment Returns» News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49951/amplaquoreputation-trust-and-presence-matter-as-much-as-investment-returnsampraquo Wealth management is indeed thriving in the Gulf. Research, Comment and Analysis UAE participates in BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under Brazil’s presidency News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49941/uae-participates-in-brics-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-under-brazilamprsquos-presidency Discussing the global economic outlook and climate finance Research, Comment and Analysis UBF: Etihad Credit Bureau a key pillar of sustainable development News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49931/ubf-etihad-credit-bureau-a-key-pillar-of-sustainable-development Consolidating the country’s position as a global financial and commercial centre Research, Comment and Analysis Gulf Business Awards 2025: Nominations, registration details revealed News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49933/gulf-business-awards-2025-nominations-registration-details-revealed This event will once again honour the companies and individuals shaping the Gulf’s economic and business landscape Research, Comment and Analysis Lebanon’s economy to benefit from World Bank’s $250m recovery boost News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49897/lebanonamprsquos-economy-to-benefit-from-world-bankamprsquos-250m-recovery-boost The project follows a phased approach to address response Research, Comment and Analysis New KPMG study emphasizes need for robust internal controls and monitoring systems to combat rise in corporate fraud in MENA News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49887/new-kpmg-study-emphasizes-need-for-robust-internal-controls-and-monitoring-systems-to-combat-rise-in-corporate-fraud-in-mena Across the wider region, more than 223,000 digital assets remain vulnerable to cyberattacks Research, Comment and Analysis UAE will attract more millionaires as Emirates remains safest country despite regional war News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49874/uae-will-attract-more-millionaires-as-emirates-remains-safest-country-despite-regional-war After Russia, Ukraine, European and US migration, UAE will see the next wave of migration from the region, says migration expert Research, Comment and Analysis World Bank report lauds Oman's strong economic performance News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49876/world-bank-report-lauds-omanamp039s-strong-economic-performance Additionally, Oman maintained low inflation at 0.6% in 2024, compared to the GCC average of 2%. Research, Comment and Analysis World’s largest password leak exposes 16 billion credentials News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49868/worldamprsquos-largest-password-leak-exposes-16-billion-credentials Unprecedented breach threatens global digital security Research, Comment and Analysis 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 Deutsche Bank secures ADGM license, expanding presence in UAE News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49716/deutsche-bank-secures-adgm-license-expanding-presence-in-uae Jean-Pierre Habis has been appointed as a senior manager for the new ADGM branch Investment Bank Beltone Investment Banking concludes EGP500mln securitized bond issuance for Jameel Finance-Egypt News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49691/beltone-investment-banking-concludes-egp500mln-securitized-bond-issuance-for-jameel-finance-egypt This transaction reinforces Beltone’s position as a leader in Egypt’s debt capital markets Investment Bank Standard Chartered opens representative office in Morocco News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49674/standard-chartered-opens-representative-office-in-morocco New office located at the Casablanca Finance City Investment Bank Al Masraf reports net profit of AED 231mln in 2024 News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49600/al-masraf-reports-net-profit-of-aed-231mln-in-2024 Representing an Increase of 22% Investment Bank 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 United Arab Bank & Canon to deliver impactful carbon compensation for business printing in UAE News Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48892/united-arab-bank-ampamp-canon-to-deliver-impactful-carbon-compensation-for-business-printing-in-uae Collaboration introduces Canon's first climate project contribution program in the UAE Planet SOS Sustainability Forum Middle East welcomes Boston Consulting Group as a Forum Partner for its third edition News Team Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48891/sustainability-forum-middle-east-welcomes-boston-consulting-group-as-a-forum-partner-for-its-third-edition The Forum, which is set to attract over 400 regional business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts Planet SOS Ministry of Climate Change and Environment prepares to launch framework for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the UAE News Team Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48861/ministry-of-climate-change-and-environment-prepares-to-launch-framework-for-extended-producer-responsibility-epr-in-the-uae With the aim of advancing integrated waste management and boosting the circular economy Planet SOS Saudi Arabia launches national sustainability committee News Aggregation Team Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/48865/saudi-arabia-launches-national-sustainability-committee The Kingdom shares the environmental challenges witnessed in many other countries Planet SOS