Banking & Finance

Financial inclusion rate in Egypt rises to 71.5 percent in June 2024, says CBE

Number of financially included women has risen in the last few years, growing by 252 percent from 2016 to June 2024

Bahrain’s $92.89 million T-bill issuance sees 254 percent oversubscription

The bills carry an issue date of August 25, and are scheduled to mature on February 23, 2025

Dubai SME: Over $3 billion in contracts awarded to entrepreneurs since inception

Hamdan Innovation Incubator supported 109 Emirati tech startups in H1 2024

ADX-listed Phoenix Group, Tether partner to create UAE Dirham-pegged stablecoin

The value of the global market for stablecoins is currently at $150 billion and is set to grow exponentially to $2.8 trillion by 2028

Kuwaiti banks turn to M&A amidst strong fundamentals: Report

The paper noted that banks in Kuwait have strong capital and liquidity despite growth constraints

UAE’s top banks post strong Q2 2024 growth on higher profits, improved asset quality: Report

Banks saw a 3.2 percent rise in loans and advances, outpacing the 0.4 percent growth in deposits

Egypt’s external debt falls 2.5 percent to $160.6 billion in Q1 2024

Egypt's external debt to GDP ratio reached 39.8 percent in the first quarter, down from 40.5 percent at the end of June 2023

Qatar Airways acquires 25 percent stake in Airlink, expanding African reach

Qatar Airways will expand its reach to 45 destinations across 15 African countries

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

Saudi central bank reports strong growth in reserve assets, reaching $467.4 billion in Q2 2024

The quarter saw a 2.7 percent quarterly increase, adding around SAR46.724 billion to the reserve

Accelerating growth: ADGM strengthens position as global financial hub

The UAE capital’s international financial center saw its AUM grow by 226 percent in H1 2024

Behind the boom: Insights into the growth of the financial industry in MENA

The space is competitive and will breed significant innovation in the next few years

How the evolution of digital banking in the UAE is driving the sustainability agenda 

Country aims to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030 

DFM, SZSE partner to strengthen UAE-China capital market ties, enhance cross-border investment

This partnership will foster joint initiatives like roadshows, seminars, research collaborations, and training programs

UAE’s finance ministry handles over 35,000 requests in H1 2024, achieves 96 percent customer satisfaction

The team's high efficiency, continuous training, and access to advanced technology drive the success

Sukuk issuance: Cautiously optimistic for 2024, uncertain afterwards

Local currency-denominated sukuk issuance has dropped by 8.8 percent year-on-year, primarily due to lower issuances in Türkiye, Pakistan, UAE and Malaysia

Container volumes fuel $9.33 billion revenue for DP World in H1 2024

The port operator invested $994 million in capital expenditures during the period

Dubai Chambers, Bank of China partner to support investors, enhance bilateral trade

Agreement signing coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and China

UAE IPOs surge in Q2 2024, raising $890 million: Report

Sharia-compliant financial products are in high demand, with Sukuk issuances exceeding $10 billion in Q2

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Cargo’s strategic expansion drives 17 percent tonnage growth in H1 2024

The company has experienced remarkable growth, especially in the East, with a 19 percent increase in tonnage

Abu Dhabi Bayanat’s smart solutions power strong H1 2024 with $74.32 million revenue

The company's gross profit for H1 2024 reached $22.86 million, translating to a gross margin of 31 percent