UAE banking outlook shifts to positive, despite low profitability: Moody’s
Moody’s reports that an easing in monetary policy will likely see UAE...
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MENA Watch: Through ‘Digital Dinar,’ Iraq gives cashless shock therapy
A vast portion of the Iraqi population remains unbanked, viewing banks as...
Qatar’s foreign reserves rise to USD 71.95 billion in January: QCB
Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity also showed a...
IFC to invest USD 1.2 billion in Egypt during fiscal year 2026
International Finance Corporation’s current investments in Egypt have been distributed across several...
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Jordan’s capital spending jumps 20% to record 1.4 billion dinars in 2025
Moving forward, Jordan's 2026 budget aims to continue the progress from 2025...
Saudi Arabia surpasses USD 400 billion in investment volume for first time
The investment boom has created substantial opportunities for Saudis, with the generation...
Blockchain firm Polygon proceeds with Coinme and Sequence acquisitions
The stack will bundle blockchain settlement, wallet infrastructure and fiat access into...
Nigeria’s tax reform to cut burden on workers, businesses
The legislation, which commenced on January 1, 2026, includes the Nigeria Tax...
Israel secures investments worth USD 450 million to support tech innovation
Authority CEO Dror Bin said the Yozma Fund supported both generalist funds...
Qatar-based Estithmar Holding to acquire major stakes in Syrian banks
Estithmar Holding will take a controlling 60% stake in Shahba after buying...