Banking & Finance

Egypt’s budget surplus soars to $8.74 billion in first nine months of FY 2023/2024

This marks a substantial growth compared to $1.05 billion in the same period in FY 2022/2023

Visa Impact series: Empowering merchants to go cashless

Zarina, a small business owner and Dordoi Bazaar merchant, was able to access the global digital economy thanks to impactful Visa partnership.

China to establish $70 billion re-lending program to support science and technology sectors

21 banks will provide loans to small and midsize technology companies at a 1.75 percent interest rate under this program

Visa Impact series: Small steps toward greater outcomes

A regional and global winner of the Visa Everywhere Initiative, fintech company Thrive Agric is digitally enabling smallholder farmers across Africa

Total assets of Qatar’s banks surge 5.8 percent to $541 billion in February

Meanwhile, domestic credit saw a 5.8 percent annual increase to QAR1.26 trillion

Digital wallets empower financial inclusion and cross-border payments: Visa report

The global volume of digital wallets is forecasted to reach $12 trillion annually by 2028

UAE banking sector transfers exceed $411.7 billion in January 2024: Central Bank

Meanwhile, the value of cash deposits in the central bank reached AED15.466 billion in January 2024

Bahrain central bank’s Treasury Bills oversubscribed by 111 percent

The demand for treasury bills remained robust this week, indicating investor confidence in the country's fiscal health

Egypt’s net foreign assets deficit shrinks by $7.04 billion in February

The financial support and land sale deal contributed to the NFA improvement

Kuwait Central Bank announces $792 million bonds, tawarruq issuance with 4.375 percent return rate

CBK has specified that this issuance will remain valid for a period of three months

Oman to embrace IBAN system: A new era of seamless financial transactions

A significant step forward in modernising Oman’s financial infrastructure, says CBO

Visa bolsters fraud protection with three new AI-powered solutions in Visa Protect suite

The newest services include the cutting-edge immediate fraud solution, expanded network-agnostic fraud mitigation

Abu Dhabi fund’s development and investment financing surpasses $58.8 billion in 2023

Achieving sustainable development and supporting developing countries remains a priority

Oman’s fund to invest $4.7 billion in large-scale projects over next 5 years

Supporting economic diversification in line with Oman Vision 2040

UAE’s National Bonds launches new investment scheme with higher rate of interest

The new product tracks the EIBOR, providing investors a return of 0.5 percentage points above the benchmark's performance

UAE banks lead regionally with $18.6 million in revenue per branch

Digital transformation ushers shift in banking dynamics in the Gulf region

ADGM ensures seamless transition with incentive program for Al Reem Island businesses

Eligible businesses on Al Reem Island will be exempt from the fees associated with obtaining an ADGM commercial license until October 31, 2024