Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:20:06 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Edmond de Rothschild appoints new Head of Investment Advisory in Dubai News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51029/edmond-de-rothschild-appoints-new-head-of-investment-advisory-in-dubai Hamza Hamza joins Edmond de Rothschild in Dubai to lead the development of the investment advisory business in the region On the Move Michel Longhini resurfaces at Emirates Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51023/michel-longhini-resurfaces-at-emirates-investment-bank The former FAB private banking chief has relocated to Dubai for the CEO role. On the Move Nomura IWM’s managed solutions head joins FAB in Abu Dhabi News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51016/nomura-iwmamprsquos-managed-solutions-head-joins-fab-in-abu-dhabi FAB Asset Management has hired the former Nomura IWM managed investments head as chief investment officer. On the Move Jonathan Dale Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Consumer Group News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51017/jonathan-dale-joins-evercore-as-senior-managing-director-in-the-consumer-group Mr. Dale brings nearly 20 years of investment banking experience to Evercore. On the Move Eptalex Welcomes New Partners In The UAE And KSA News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51004/eptalex-welcomes-new-partners-in-the-uae-and-ksa Eptalex is proud to announce the promotion of Karl Touma and Steeve Zouein to Partners, strengthening our leadership in the UAE and Saudi Arabia respectively. On the Move Fuze hires Serena Sebastiani from PwC to serve as Chief Strategy & Venture Officer News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51008/fuze-hires-serena-sebastiani-from-pwc-to-serve-as-chief-strategy-ampamp-venture-officer She contributed to the development of securities market infrastructure and helped shape the regulatory foundations for fintech and digital assets On the Move Barclays Private Bank names new Middle East lead in London News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50995/barclays-private-bank-names-new-middle-east-lead-in-london The hire marks a return for the private banking veteran, who spent over a decade at Emirates NBD based in London. On the Move Klay Group appoints Mohit Gaba as the Director of Investment Advisory News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50964/klay-group-appoints-mohit-gaba-as-the-director-of-investment-advisory Based in Dubai, Mohit will be part of the firm’s Multi-Family Office (MFO) platform On the Move FAB's global private banking head exits, prompts reshuffle News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50965/fabamp039s-global-private-banking-head-exits-prompts-reshuffle A leadership change at the Abu Dhabi bank's private banking unit comes as the lender continues to realign its wealth strategy and investment platform. On the Move GM Africa and Middle East unveils key executive appointments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50939/gm-africa-and-middle-east-unveils-key-executive-appointments GM marks more than 100 years of automotive operations across Africa and the Middle East On the Move Invest Qatar, Doha Bank sign deal to support foreign investors News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51034/invest-qatar-doha-bank-sign-deal-to-support-foreign-investors The agreement establishes a framework for broader cooperation between Invest Qatar and Doha Bank Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights Arab Fiscal Forum News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51021/maktoum-bin-mohammed-highlights-arab-fiscal-forum His Highness Sheikh Maktoum noted that hosting the forum in the UAE demonstrates the nation’s commitment to supporting this dialogue Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Qatar Financial Centre, ADGM, DIFC announce cooperation on cross-border data flow News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51009/qatar-financial-centre-adgm-difc-announce-cooperation-on-cross-border-data-flow Inclusion is granted only to jurisdictions that demonstrate best-in-class data protection standards and a consistently high level of protection for personal and sensitive data. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance EY launches its EY Studio+ business in MENA to serve the CMO agenda News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50992/ey-launches-its-ey-studio-business-in-mena-to-serve-the-cmo-agenda EY first launched its EY Studio+ business at the global level in June last year, when it brought together a long series of acquisitions (over 30) together under one roof. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance KPMG in Qatar hosts Annual Tax Summit 2026 to discuss key tax developments and regulatory updates News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50981/kpmg-in-qatar-hosts-annual-tax-summit-2026-to-discuss-key-tax-developments-and-regulatory-updates Haythem Zayed, Partner – Tax, KPMG in Qatar, commenced the Summit with introductory remarks, outlining the agenda, recent tax developments and updates. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Bahrain Bourse joins BAB to strengthen collaboration with financial markets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50985/bahrain-bourse-joins-bab-to-strengthen-collaboration-with-financial-markets He added that Bahrain Bourse looks forward to working with BAB and its members to advance sector-wide priorities Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance QNB Turkey tightens price on its $500mln 5-year Eurobond News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50968/qnb-turkey-tightens-price-on-its-500mln-5-year-eurobond The orderbook peaked to $2.1bln at launch, excluding JLM interest, before settling at $1.65bln Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Ministry of Finance receives International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50943/ministry-of-finance-receives-international-accreditation-for-future-readiness-and-business-agility MoF successfully fulfils all requirements and principles of the strategic and operational framework for future readiness and business agility across all sectors and departments Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Erdogan-led Turkey Wealth Fund reveals trillions in debt and widespread limits on independent audits News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50933/erdogan-led-turkey-wealth-fund-reveals-trillions-in-debt-and-widespread-limits-on-independent-audits The audit report shows that the fund’s total liabilities increased by 35.3 percent compared to the previous year. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Issuance of decision regulating Preliminary Real Estate Register boosts investment appeal News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50934/issuance-of-decision-regulating-preliminary-real-estate-register-boosts-investment-appeal The Chairman of Aqarat emphasized the importance of developers reviewing and complying with the regulations governing the licensing of off-plan sale projects Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance First Abu Dhabi Bank to open Nigerian office in sub-Saharan push News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51020/first-abu-dhabi-bank-to-open-nigerian-office-in-sub-saharan-push We were absolutely convinced that we needed a presence in sub-Saharan Africa. We have a presence in Egypt. Retail Banking ALEXBANK signs an MoU with Blu EV News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51019/alexbank-signs-an-mou-with-blu-ev Under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in Cairo and on the sidelines of Ms. Paola Papanicolaou’s visit to Egypt Retail Banking Gulf Bank reports a net profit of KD 52.4mln for the full year 2025 News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51014/gulf-bank-reports-a-net-profit-of-kd-524mln-for-the-full-year-2025 With proposed cash dividends of 9 fils per share and a 5% bonus share distribution Retail Banking Arab Bank Group reports record net profit of $1.13bln for 2025, 40% cash dividends News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51015/arab-bank-group-reports-record-net-profit-of-113bln-for-2025-40-cash-dividends The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing at USD 13.2 billion at year-end Retail Banking Central Bank Pilots Face-and-Palm Biometric Payments, Extending UAE’s Seamless-Travel Ecosystem News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51003/central-bank-pilots-face-and-palm-biometric-payments-extending-uaeamprsquos-seamless-travel-ecosystem Industry insiders predict the system will integrate with Emirates ID by year-end, creating a single digital identity for both border crossing and commerce. Retail Banking As UAE central bank trials palm payments, Amazon ditches the tech News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50996/as-uae-central-bank-trials-palm-payments-amazon-ditches-the-tech The central bank is working with vendors PopID and Network International through its sandbox programme on a proof-of-concept of the biometrics-based payments. Retail Banking NBK launches for its employees the “Wellness Week” initiative with more than 10 companies News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50999/nbk-launches-for-its-employees-the-ampldquowellness-weekamprdquo-initiative-with-more-than-10-companies At the headquarters from 19 to 26 January Retail Banking Lesha Bank records a net profit of QAR 200.1mln for the year ended 2025 News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51000/lesha-bank-records-a-net-profit-of-qar-2001mln-for-the-year-ended-2025 Reflecting 56% YoY growth and proposed cash dividend of 6% Retail Banking Al Rayan Bank holds annual Executive Fraud Risk Management Briefing News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51001/al-rayan-bank-holds-annual-executive-fraud-risk-management-briefing This briefing forms a key component of the Bank’s established annual Fraud Risk Management cycle Retail Banking Dukhan Bank signs exclusive partnership with Rafeeq News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50990/dukhan-bank-signs-exclusive-partnership-with-rafeeq The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held at Dukhan Bank’s headquarters in Lusail, attended by senior representatives from both organisations, alongside media and key stakeholders from Qatar’s digital sectors. Retail Banking Private credit in the Middle East: Navigating regulatory frameworks through Cayman Island structures News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51030/private-credit-in-the-middle-east-navigating-regulatory-frameworks-through-cayman-island-structures As regional markets mature and diversify, alternative lending strategies are gaining traction among sponsors, institutional investors and family offices alike. Alternative Investments Kamco Invest and PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) sign MoU for a strategic partnership News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51031/kamco-invest-and-pgim-the-global-asset-management-business-of-prudential-financial-inc-pfi-sign-mou-for-a-strategic-partnership The parties may also evaluate opportunities to jointly pursue regional and global mandates from institutional Alternative Investments Why Indian investors are increasingly buying property in Dubai News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51033/why-indian-investors-are-increasingly-buying-property-in-dubai Dubai continues to draw Indian real estate investors on the back of its robust and diversified economy, tax-free investments, attractive rental yields, world-class infrastructure further add to its appeal Alternative Investments Saudi Arabia spearheads MENA IPO market growth in Q4, says report News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51036/saudi-arabia-spearheads-mena-ipo-market-growth-in-q4-says-report First day share price performance for Q4 2025 varied Alternative Investments Qatar wealth fund plans to invest in five new VC funds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51024/qatar-wealth-fund-plans-to-invest-in-five-new-vc-funds Qatar’s prime minister on Sunday announced an expansion of the fund to reach up to $3 billion. Alternative Investments FTI Consulting and World Governments Summit launch global report on the creative economy as a driver of growth News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51026/fti-consulting-and-world-governments-summit-launch-global-report-on-the-creative-economy-as-a-driver-of-growth Offering a strategic roadmap for harnessing the creative economy as a driver of national prosperity, innovation and global influence Alternative Investments W Capital: DIFC expansion of AED 100bln boosts real estate market momentum News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51027/w-capital-difc-expansion-of-aed-100bln-boosts-real-estate-market-momentum New project increases demand for luxury office and residential properties Alternative Investments Saudi Central Bank approves Aman Holding-Jarir JV News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51022/saudi-central-bank-approves-aman-holding-jarir-jv Raya Holding affirmed that any material decisions will be promptly disclosed following the established protocols Alternative Investments Qatar’s venture funding surges 81% year-on-year in 2025: QDB-MAGNiTT report News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51007/qataramprsquos-venture-funding-surges-81-year-on-year-in-2025-qdb-magnitt-report In 2025, Qatar ranked fourth in Mena by deal count and funding Alternative Investments Dubai’s Magellan Capital launches flagship $975m hedge fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50998/dubaiamprsquos-magellan-capital-launches-flagship-975m-hedge-fund Dubai-based manager is opening its absolute return platform to third-party capital for the first time Alternative Investments Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51010/equiom-group-named-trust-company-of-the-year-ampndash-uae-at-citywealth-international-awards This recognition reflects Equiom’s depth of expertise, robust governance standards and consistently high quality of service delivered to clients in the Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50966/nomura-meeting-evolving-client-needs-in-wealth-management Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia Wealth & Asset Management Former partners lead takeover of wealth manager Octogone News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50954/former-partners-lead-takeover-of-wealth-manager-octogone Gulf businessman Hareb Al Darmaki’s Almha Capital also becomes a shareholder in Geneva-headquartered Octogone. Wealth & Asset Management WRISE Group Establishes Strategic Alliance with The Continental Group to Democratise Access to Private Banking in the UAE News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50955/wrise-group-establishes-strategic-alliance-with-the-continental-group-to-democratise-access-to-private-banking-in-the-uae Strategic alliance between two financial services leaders expands access to private banking across a broader investor base in the UAE Wealth & Asset Management Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity announce the final closing of Amethis Fund III in line with its target at EUR 406M News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50944/amethis-and-edmond-de-rothschild-private-equity-announce-the-final-closing-of-amethis-fund-iii-in-line-with-its-target-at-eur-406m AFIII is the third vintage of Amethis’ flagship pan-African strategy. Wealth & Asset Management Dubai attracts global family offices & multibillion dollar asset managers News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50945/dubai-attracts-global-family-offices-ampamp-multibillion-dollar-asset-managers The Family Office Summit Dubai will bring together family offices and family holding companies under one roof Wealth & Asset Management Klay Capital bets on advisory-first model News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50946/klay-capital-bets-on-advisory-first-model As the UAE’s wealth industry evolves beyond product-driven private banking, Klay is positioning itself for 2026 with an institutional platform built around advice, risk discipline and global asset allocation. Wealth & Asset Management Living or settling in the United Arab Emirates: investment, taxation, and wealth protection News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50917/living-or-settling-in-the-united-arab-emirates-investment-taxation-and-wealth-protection Much of this transformation stems from the rise of private wealth and the central role played by family businesses. Wealth & Asset Management The 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50918/the-2026-forbes-shook-best-in-state-wealth-management-teams-list Congratulations to our five wealth management teams recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list. Wealth & Asset Management Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50921/standard-chartered-global-market-outlook-2026 The Bank's 2026 Global Market Outlook assesses elevated equity market valuations driven by the AI boom, highlights the Gulf’s growing role in sustaining AI valuations and private market deal flow, and outlines key themes shaping global markets Wealth & Asset Management UAE central bank approves first USD-backed stablecoin under PTSR News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51035/uae-central-bank-approves-first-usd-backed-stablecoin-under-ptsr The UAE's regulatory timeline places it ahead of jurisdictions including the US and the EU in implementing a central bank payments regime for stablecoins. FinTech Central Bank of Egypt launches smartphone-based POS service News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51018/central-bank-of-egypt-launches-smartphone-based-pos-service By enabling mobile devices to function as payment acceptance points, the central bank aims to widen access to electronic payments FinTech Ooredoo Fintech expands money transfer options in Qatar through partnership with Western Union News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51012/ooredoo-fintech-expands-money-transfer-options-in-qatar-through-partnership-with-western-union Integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app FinTech Egyptian banks step up cyber security upgrades as deposits reach EGP 15.3tn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51005/egyptian-banks-step-up-cyber-security-upgrades-as-deposits-reach-egp-153tn El-Etreby warned that advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape of financial and economic crime, requiring a proactive, integrated strategy that combines stronger cyber defences with wider public awareness. FinTech ADCB Egypt Goes Live with Temenos to Modernize Payments Infrastructure and Accelerate its Digital Transformation Plans News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50997/adcb-egypt-goes-live-with-temenos-to-modernize-payments-infrastructure-and-accelerate-its-digital-transformation-plans Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt adopts Temenos Payments Hub to deliver faster and more efficient cross border payments with ISO 20022 SWIFT MX FinTech Jordan Launches Region’s First Fintech Academy and Applied Lab to Drive Digital Economy News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50975/jordan-launches-regionamprsquos-first-fintech-academy-and-applied-lab-to-drive-digital-economy The newly unveiled Fintech Lab is expected to play a pivotal role in the Academy’s educational framework. FinTech UAE’s digital finance playbook signals a nation-level shift in crypto News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50970/uaeamprsquos-digital-finance-playbook-signals-a-nation-level-shift-in-crypto What distinguishes the UAE is not the ambition of its announcements, but its ability to move from strategy to execution, says Xin Yan, CEO and co-founder of Sign FinTech WRISE Group Partners to Expand UAE Private Banking Access News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50962/wrise-group-partners-to-expand-uae-private-banking-access The partnership marks a significant milestone in WRISE Group's expansion strategy across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East. FinTech ADIB Becomes First Islamic Bank to Implement Open Finance With the Support of the CBUAE’s Open Finance Initiative AlTareq News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50960/adib-becomes-first-islamic-bank-to-implement-open-finance-with-the-support-of-the-cbuaeamprsquos-open-finance-initiative-altareq This move will unlock new opportunities for customers to access and manage their financial services, supporting the CBUAE’s efforts to advance the digital ecosystem under its 2023–2026 strategy. FinTech Emirates NBD issues Dh1 billion first-ever digital bond in MENA News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50951/emirates-nbd-issues-dh1-billion-first-ever-digital-bond-in-mena Largest Dirham-denominated digital bond in the region, listed on Nasdaq Dubai FinTech Alizz Islamic Bank reaffirms its leadership in Islamic banking at the 17th IFSB Summit News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51032/alizz-islamic-bank-reaffirms-its-leadership-in-islamic-banking-at-the-17th-ifsb-summit The Summit marked a significant milestone for Oman’s financial sector Islamic Finance Oman’s Islamic Finance eyes double-digit growth in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51025/omanamprsquos-islamic-finance-eyes-double-digit-growth-in-2026 Omani Islamic finance set for 2026 growth; Most Dollar issuances sukuk Islamic Finance Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51006/omanamprsquos-islamic-finance-industry-set-to-rise-25-to-45bln-in-2026 Fitch expects loan growth of 6-7% on demand from retail and corporate sectors Islamic Finance Bahrain prices $800mln long 8-year sukuk and $1.3bln 12-year bond News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50988/bahrain-prices-800mln-long-8-year-sukuk-and-13bln-12-year-bond The issuances will be listed on the London Stock Exchange Islamic Finance Sharjah Islamic Bank achieves net profit of $272mln in 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50969/sharjah-islamic-bank-achieves-net-profit-of-272mln-in-2025 Income from Islamic financing investments and sukuk increased by AED175.0 million Islamic Finance Islamic bank Mal raises $230M in Gulf’s largest seed round News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50957/islamic-bank-mal-raises-230m-in-gulfamprsquos-largest-seed-round Getting license approvals either directly from regulators or through acquiring existing banks can be “fraught with compliance and regulatory hurdles Islamic Finance Aafaq rolls out World Elite Mastercard credit card News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50947/aafaq-rolls-out-world-elite-mastercard-credit-card The launch comes after a 2023 collaboration between Mastercard and Aafaq, when the two joined forces to create new credit, prepaid, and commercial SME offerings. Islamic Finance Sohar Islamic Advances financial inclusion with the opening of its new Bowsher retail branch News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50923/sohar-islamic-advances-financial-inclusion-with-the-opening-of-its-new-bowsher-retail-branch This expansion brings the Bank’s total network to twenty branches and two service centres across the Sultanate, marking another strategic milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen physical accessibility and extend the reach of Sharia-compliant Islamic Finance Bahrain Islamic Bank signs MoU with University of Technology Bahrain to provide training opportunities for students News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50852/bahrain-islamic-bank-signs-mou-with-university-of-technology-bahrain-to-provide-training-opportunities-for-students Bahrain Islamic Bank will offer training programs for students of the university to help them meet academic graduation requirements Islamic Finance Qatar Islamic Bank officially inaugurates its new head office at QIB Towers, West Bay News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50828/qatar-islamic-bank-officially-inaugurates-its-new-head-office-at-qib-towers-west-bay The event was hosted by QIB’s Chairman, Board of Directors, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Management, reflecting the strategic importance of this milestone for the Bank and the wider financial sector. Islamic Finance GCC employers grapple with unfunded end-of-service benefits amidst reforms News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51028/gcc-employers-grapple-with-unfunded-end-of-service-benefits-amidst-reforms A new report from WTW examines the landscape for end-of-service benefits across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bloc Research, Comment and Analysis How luxury car brands are turning Dubai homes into high-priced assets News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51011/how-luxury-car-brands-are-turning-dubai-homes-into-high-priced-assets Branded residences tied to car and lifestyle names drive pricing power and demand Research, Comment and Analysis Alvarez & Marsal expands to Qatar bringing operator-led execution to support national transformation News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51013/alvarez-ampamp-marsal-expands-to-qatar-bringing-operator-led-execution-to-support-national-transformation Launch of new office announced at Qatar Web Summit with A&M present as a leading partner of the event Research, Comment and Analysis Residential sales market maintains growth trajectory News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51002/residential-sales-market-maintains-growth-trajectory Despite this moderation, demand for homes in prime locations remains resilient. Research, Comment and Analysis HID’s Sam Cherif on why identity is now the backbone of modern security News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50982/hidamprsquos-sam-cherif-on-why-identity-is-now-the-backbone-of-modern-security One of the most significant trends shaping the security sector in 2026 is the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity, says Cherif Research, Comment and Analysis United Arab Emirates – Real-Time Salary Tracking Added to Wage Protection System News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50937/united-arab-emirates-ampndash-real-time-salary-tracking-added-to-wage-protection-system The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), in partnership with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates ( the “Central Bank”) and accredited financial institutions, has announced a major upgrade to the Wage Protection Syste Research, Comment and Analysis UN recognises Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 among global best practices News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50929/un-recognises-qataramprsquos-digital-agenda-2030-among-global-best-practices This recognition reflects the international appreciation of Qatar’s national experience in developing a comprehensive digital ecosystem Research, Comment and Analysis Top Residence and Citizenship Programs for Migrating Millionaires News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50919/top-residence-and-citizenship-programs-for-migrating-millionaires This is no longer a peripheral phenomenon at the margins of global mobility — it has become a defining mechanism through which capital, talent, and opportunity are being reallocated among jurisdictions. Research, Comment and Analysis KIBS honors grads of Cybersecurity Leaders, Sharia Auditor programs News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50901/kibs-honors-grads-of-cybersecurity-leaders-sharia-auditor-programs The program targets Kuwaitis interested in the field of cybersecurity and offers them the opportunity to refine their skills Research, Comment and Analysis KPMG opens new office in Madinah, its fourth in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50902/kpmg-opens-new-office-in-madinah-its-fourth-in-saudi-arabia Today, the firm has a workforce of over 2,500 professionals operating from offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and now also Madinah. Research, Comment and Analysis Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50862/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Bank Goldman Sachs opens Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50780/goldman-sachs-opens-middle-east-headquarters-in-saudi-arabia According to LSEG data, the investment bank drove dealmaking activity in the region over the first three quarters of 2025, topping the M&A league table in MENA with 24 deals valued at $104 billion Investment Bank Cantor establishes Abu Dhabi office News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50764/cantor-establishes-abu-dhabi-office Ali Khalpey, Head of Middle East, Investment Banking & Capital Markets at Cantor joined earlier this year Investment Bank EFG Hermes reaches successful completion of advisory for Cherry Trading Company’s IPO on the Saudi Exchange News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50729/efg-hermes-reaches-successful-completion-of-advisory-for-cherry-trading-companyamprsquos-ipo-on-the-saudi-exchange The deal underscores grand market ambitions in equities and marks a meaningful addition to the Kingdom’s growing ECM pipeline Investment Bank JPMorgan expands in Dubai to target medium-sized firms News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50654/jpmorgan-expands-in-dubai-to-target-medium-sized-firms Global financial institutions are increasingly establishing operations in the Middle East to access oil wealth. Investment Bank MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50478/mena-dcm-breaks-all-records-nine-month-bond-issuance-hits-1259bln-sukuk-at-482bln HSBC secured the top spot in the MENA bond bookrunner ranking by LSEG’s Investment Banking Review, with $13.2 billion in related proceeds Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Opens Office in Kuwait News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50442/goldman-sachs-opens-office-in-kuwait Office Opening Deepens Partnership with Kuwait and Expands Capabilities in the Middle East Investment Bank 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 National Finance continues advancing Oman’s development agenda through its sustainable finance offering News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50922/national-finance-continues-advancing-omanamprsquos-development-agenda-through-its-sustainable-finance-offering This focus aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in promoting environmentally conscious development across the financial sector Planet SOS ADIB strengthens ESG ratings with MSCI and sustainalytics News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50788/adib-strengthens-esg-ratings-with-msci-and-sustainalytics ADIB continues to strengthen its position as one of the highest-rated banks in the UAE and the wider region for ESG performance Planet SOS Sustainability Forum Middle East announces GARMCO as forum partner for its 2026 edition News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50761/sustainability-forum-middle-east-announces-garmco-as-forum-partner-for-its-2026-edition The Forum is held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affair Planet SOS EBRD invests US $40 mil in Infinity to accelerate renewable energy growth across Africa News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50621/ebrd-invests-us-40-mil-in-infinity-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-growth-across-africa Funds for 3 GW of renewable energy projects to advance clean energy on the continent Planet SOS Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50530/oman-arab-bank-drives-sustainable-growth-through-innovation-and-national-talent OAB has been an active supporter of national digital initiatives Planet SOS MECC to expand scope of recycling projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50514/mecc-to-expand-scope-of-recycling-projects He pointed out that the Rawdat Rashid experience is a successful model that can be applied to other areas Planet SOS Sustainable freight can deliver major CO2 cuts across GCC by 2035 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50373/sustainable-freight-can-deliver-major-co2-cuts-across-gcc-by-2035 PwC research across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also finds that electric heavy-duty truck availability in the GCC remains limited Planet SOS QatarEnergy ranked among most-valued global energy brands News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50153/qatarenergy-ranked-among-most-valued-global-energy-brands The region’s brands contributed $71.3bn to the ranking Planet SOS Emerge, Emirates Development Bank to collaborate on developing, financing solar projects in UAE News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50125/emerge-emirates-development-bank-to-collaborate-on-developing-financing-solar-projects-in-uae Through its tailored financing solutions and strategic support, EDB continues to drive innovation Planet SOS 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