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S&P Global affirms ‘AA’ ratings for UAE’s Emirates Development Bank

The upgrade reflects the improved clarity of the bank’s strategic mandate to enable economic development and industrial growth in the UAE

Network leads launch of UAE domestic card scheme ‘Jaywan’

The domestic payments scheme seeks to promote digital payments by boosting card-based transactions across all segments of customers

NBK-Egypt reports EGP 1.28 billion in net profit in Q1 2024

Net operating income stood at EGP 2.75 billion, up 48.6% from EGP 1.85 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2023

Islamic banks assets increased by AED 86 billion over past 12 months

The Islamic banks’ deposits increased to AED 509.4 billion at the end of February, reflecting an annual increase of 15.8%

State-backed digital bank Wio Bank’s annual profit reaches $544,588

Launched in July 2023, Wio Personal gained traction, amassing over 40,000 customers and exceeding AED 6 billion in deposits by year-end

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank signs core banking deal with TCS BaNCS to drive transformation

The bank’s decision to deploy TCS BaNCS reflects its commitment to adopting the latest technology to enhance customer service and employee productivity

Egypt’s Noqood Finance secures SME finance licence

Noqood Finance, a unit of Noqood Holding, has secured a licence to engage in financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the supervision of...

EFG Hermes buys minority stake in Danish fintech, Kenzi Wealth

The acquisition of a minority stake in Kenzi Wealth represents EFG Hermes’ significant commitment to driving innovation in the fintech sector

Emirates NBD, Pine Labs partner to strengthen merchant acquiring solutions

The bank plans to deliver cutting-edge merchant-acquiring processing solutions for its clients in the UAE, with plans to expand to Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Oman’s Bank Nizwa, MSA Green sign sustainability-linked financing deal

The initiative underscores Bank Nizwa’s dedication to leading sustainable development and advancing environmental objectives

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