Banking & Finance

Fitch affirms Qatar’s rating at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook

Fitch expects Qatar's oil and gas revenue to drop under its assumption that the Brent oil price will average $70/bl in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s IsDB commits over $1.4 billion to advance development goals across eight member countries

Approved projects in food security, health, education, and transportation support achieving the SDGs

Air Arabia shareholders approve 25 percent dividend after $435.6 million profit before tax

In 2024, Air Arabia added 31 new routes from its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan

Kuwait central bank issues bonds valued at $792 million

The issuance is valid for three months, at an income rate of 4.125 percent

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth proposes $93.39 million dividend following strong first year post-listing

In 2024, the group achieved revenues of AED25.8 billion, EBITDA of AED4.1 billion and a net profit of AED1.7 billion

Borouge proposes 2.5 percent share buyback, $1.3 billion dividend for 2024

Upon shareholder and regulatory approvals, the share buyback would be conducted through open market transactions

Bank of Sharjah reports record profit before tax of $113.27 million for 2024

Bank of Sharjah's operating income nearly tripled from AED271 million in 2023 to AED727 million in 2024

Dubai Islamic Bank shareholders approve $885 million dividend for 2024

Bank reported a total income of AED23.3 billion, marking a 16 percent year-on-year growth

World Bank presents $1 billion program for Lebanon reconstruction

Reconstruction and recovery requirements following the conflict that affected Lebanon are estimated at $11 billion

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $1 billion sukuk listing by Government of Ras Al Khaimah

The issuance attracted strong investor interest, with orders exceeding $4.4 billion, reflecting market confidence

Saudi-backed Scopely to acquire Pokémon Go maker for $3.5 billion

In 2023, Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s PIF, for $4.9 billion

CBUAE: Gross banks’ assets rise 2.4 percent to $1.24 billion at end of December 2024

CBUAE reported M1 money supply rose 2.3 percent to $257.7 billion by December 2024

Bigger jurisdiction, greater opportunities: ADGM completes integration of Al Reem Island into its jurisdiction

Now spanning approximately 14.3 million square meters, ADGM has become one of the world’s largest international financial centers

Al Etihad Payments to launch co-branded Jaywan debit, prepaid cards with Mastercard

Al Etihad Payments ties up with Mastercard to offer the co-branded cards in the UAE

Interest rate cuts boost net income at Saudi banks to $5.73 billion in Q4 2024, says Fitch

The total net profit of Saudi banks rose to SAR80 billion in 2024 from SAR70 billion in 2023

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank shareholders approve $825 million cash dividend, 50 percent of 2024 net profit

The AGM highlighted ADIB's strong business momentum and the exceptional 2024 performance

Abu Dhabi’s Borouge annual dividend yield at 6.7 percent, offering strong investor returns

The company's 2024 financial results show resilience with $1.22 billion net earnings, a 24 percent YoY increase

National Bank of Fujairah leads in arranging $100 million syndicated financing deal

The $135.97 million financing will enable the acquisition of vital equipment and ensure project success

UAE residents can now use Jaywan co-badge card in 200 countries after Visa deal

Domestic transactions use UAESWITCH; cross-border transactions outside GCC will utilize Visa's global network, VisaNet

Expand North Star 2025 global promotional campaign kicks off in U.S.

As part of the campaign, a startup pitch competition featured 20 innovative companies

Saudi Arabia’s liquidity grows 9 percent to $778.6 billion in 2024

Demand deposits, which constitute the largest share, accounted for 49.3 percent of the total liquidity at SAR1.440 trillion

CBUAE first Central Bank in region to sign Statement of Commitment to FX Global Code

This code promotes integrity, transparency, and fairness in the wholesale foreign exchange market practices