Banking & Finance

Dubai’s TECOM Group posts $185.1 million in revenues, up 21 percent YoY

Diverse asset portfolio and long-term strategy drive 23 percent YoY profit increase

Saudi Arabia’s PIF prices $1.25 billion international sukuk offering

The seven-year sukuk was more than 6.5 times oversubscribed, with orders exceeding $9 billion

Abu Dhabi’s MGX to close $2 billion investment in Binance using USD1 stablecoin

This investment is the single largest investment in a crypto company and the largest investment ever paid in stablecoin

BNY Mellon secures regional headquarters license in Saudi Arabia

New RHQ will enhance operations and services across the Middle East 

Saudi banks successfully navigate external debt growth amid market challenges: S&P

The rise in interbank liabilities accounted for 55 percent of Saudi banks' external debt increase

GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports

Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region

Gate Dubai secures full operational license from VARA, expands Middle East footprint

Gate Dubai is accelerating the expansion of its local team and preparing for its official launch

UAE MoHRE, ADIB launch instant digital wallet for corporate payments

Corporate customers can now make instant payments for MoHRE services through the new wallet 

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reports 23 percent rise in net profit to $1.4 billion in Q1 2025

Bank's total assets grew 6 percent, crossing the AED 1.3 trillion milestone for the first time

New UAE stablecoin initiative to empower businesses with blockchain for seamless transactions

The stablecoin will be regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, enhancing payment ease 

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) raises $1.5 billion through 10-year sukuk issuance

Sukuk issuance priced at 60 basis points over U.S. Treasuries attracted robust investor interest

Upcoming $950 million T-bill auction by CBE aims to cover previous dollar tender maturity

CBE allows local and foreign institutions to subscribe to T-bills, starting at a minimum of $100,000 

Joint Saudi-Qatari initiative paves way for $15 million payment to World Bank for Syria

Commitment aims to accelerate the recovery of Syria’s economy and development 

stc Group posts net profit of $973 million in Q1 2025, up 11.05 percent YoY

Revenues reached $5.12 billion with an increase of 1.60 percent

Ajman Bank launches debut sukuk with $2.7 billion demand from global investors

The bank successfully priced the $500 million sukuk at a fixed profit rate of 5.125 percent 

Lebanon: New banking secrecy reforms to restore financial stability, fulfill IMF demands

New law allows regulators to access ten years of banking records to combat corruption

Mubadala to invest $1 billion in U.S.-based Fortress Investment Group

Mubadala, through its asset management subsidiary Mubadala Capital, holds a significant stake in Fortress

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund faces $40 billion loss as tech sector struggles

CEO noted significant market fluctuations affected investor sentiment and fund performance 

UAE Ramadan travel soars 6 percent with mid-market tourists leading the way, Visa reports

Emerging markets like Azerbaijan and Tajikistan showed remarkable spending growth among UAE travelers 

$1.67 billion in bids reported for the UAE’s Islamic treasury sukuk auction in April 2025

Auction attracted robust demand from eight primary dealers across both tranches maturing in May 2027 and September 2029

Lebanon: World Bank approves $250 million loan with plans to increase to $400 million

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced loan details after meeting World Bank Vice President Osama Weden 

U.S. signals possible 25 percent increase in tariff on Canadian imported vehicles

Canada is a key auto exporter to the U.S. with integrated supply chains under USMCA 

ADGM FSRA launches 2025-2026 business plan to enhance regulatory framework, drive sustainable growth

Plan focuses on key regulatory priorities such as maintaining international regulatory alignment and combating financial crime