Saudi Arabia emerged as the most active private equity market in the Middle East and North Africa during the first half of 2025, accounting...

Reaffirming its commitment to building a more efficient, attractive, and globally competitive market that meets investor ambitions and aligns with international best practices, the...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) reached $115.5 billion in value in the first half of 2025—a 149...

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has reported a significant increase in financial institution licensing, with 16 new financial firms approved and 52 additional...

Emirates NBD is exploring the acquisition of a “significant minority” stake in Indian stock exchange-listed RBL Bank, The Economic Times reported. The investment in the...

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait has appointed Giel-Jan M. Van Der Tol as Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing acting head Abdulla Al Sumait, who...

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for Q1 2025. The report, which...

Ahli Bank SAOG has announced the postponement of its proposed merger with Sohar International Bank SAOG due to a lack of necessary regulatory approvals,...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-backed digital bank D360 is in early talks with potential global investors as it prepares for a Series A funding...

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulatory framework for the licensing and supervision of digital banks, marking a major step toward...