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Mastercard and Central Bank of Syria launch knowledge-sharing exchanges under strategic collaboration framework

Mastercard and the Central Bank of Syria have launched a series of structured knowledge sharing exchanges and technical workshops aimed at strengthening institutional capabilities...

M&A activity in MENA region experienced strong growth in 2025 with 884 deals totaling US$106.1b

According to the EY MENA M&A Insights 2025 report, the MENA region recorded a robust 26% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with...

UAB delivers 45% growth in FY 2025 net profit driven by strong asset growth

United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (“UAB” or “the Bank”) reported its financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2025. UAB posted a net profit...

Deem Finance partners with Biz2X to expand data-driven embedded finance for UAE SMEs

Deem Finance, part of the Gargash Group, announced a strategic partnership with Biz2X, a global AI-powered lending platform, to expand data-driven embedded finance and...

Riyadh Air and Mastercard take off together to redefine the global travel experience through multiple touchpoints

Riyadh Air and Mastercard unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global...

botim money expands global remittances through TerraPay’s partnership

botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money...

ADCB solidifies its leadership in emiratisation and reaffirms its strategic plans to double its national workforce in Al Ain in 2026

Anchored in its long-standing commitment to national priorities and to shaping a future-ready banking sector led by Emirati talent, ADCB continues to deliver exceptional...

Standard Chartered issues USD 170 million certificate of deposit via DIFC

Standard Chartered announced the successful issuance of a USD 170 million Certificate of Deposit (CD) through its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch (Regulated...

Arab Bank Group reports record net profit of USD 1.13 billion for 2025, 40% cash dividends

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax USD 1130 million compared...

CAB global markets secures ADGM licence to enhance global reach

Crown Agents Bank (CAB), the UK regulated specialist bank with nearly 200 years of heritage, announced that its Middle Eastern subsidiary, CAB Global Markets...

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