Boursa Kuwait to launch bonds and sukuk platform following CMA decision

Boursa Kuwait to launch bonds and sukuk platform following CMA decision

Kuwait City: Boursa Kuwait welcomed the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)’s approval of its proposed rule amendments, alongside the issuance of Resolution No. 38 of 2026 establishing a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework for bonds and sukuk. The move also includes amendments to the Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010. Boursa Kuwait also issued […]

Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians

Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians

Dubai, UAE: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely, and enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money in […]

Sohar International secures prestigious awards at Top Brands Oman Awards 2026

Sohar International secures prestigious awards at Top Brands Oman Awards 2026

Muscat: Reinforcing its position as one of the Sultanate’s most dynamic and trusted financial institutions, Sohar International has been recognized as the ‘Best Brand in Oman’ at the prestigious Alam Al-Iktisaad Top Brands in Oman Awards 2026. This accolade highlights the Bank’s continued success in cultivating a powerful, future-ready brand built on innovation, trust, and a […]

du announces enhanced connectivity support and services for SMEs and startups across the UAE

du announces enhanced connectivity support and services for SMEs and startups across the UAE

Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a business continuity initiative designed to ensure small businesses, startups, and founders remain connected, productive, and resilient during both stable and challenging times. Recognizing that business success depends on reliable, uninterrupted connectivity, du is strengthening its commitment to the business community through a multi-faceted […]

Ooredoo Fintech Appoints Noor Al Lawati as First Woman Country Head for Oman

Ooredoo Fintech Appoints Noor Al Lawati as First Woman Country Head for Oman

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ooredoo Fintech has announced the appointment of Noor Al Lawati as its first female Country Head for Oman, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth, local leadership, and women empowerment. An accomplished Omani professional, Noor Al Lawati brings extensive market expertise and a strong vision to drive innovation and […]

ADIB strengthens partnership with Jubail Investment company to deliver landmark development in Abu Dhabi

ADIB strengthens partnership with Jubail Investment company to deliver landmark development in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE,  Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of large-scale real estate development through its strategic partnership with Jubail Investment Company (JIC). The Jubail Island project, solely financed by ADIB from inception through to completion, reflects the Bank’s integrated approach to supporting landmark […]

Lean Technologies Becomes the First Licensed Company to Provide Open Banking Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Lean Technologies Becomes the First Licensed Company to Provide Open Banking Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Central Bank grants Major Payment Institution license, marking a defining moment for the Kingdom’s financial infrastructure Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — [March 26th, 2026] — Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s leading financial infrastructure provider, has been granted the first Major Payment Institution license by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), to provide Open Banking services in […]

Sahm App ranks No. 1 in finance on the Saudi App Store as user growth surges

Sahm App ranks No. 1 in finance on the Saudi App Store as user growth surges

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) — Sahm App, a trading platform licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) has ranked No. 1 in the Finance category on the Saudi App Store as of March 2025, underscoring the platform’s sustained users growth and the rising momentum of retail investing in the kingdom. This milestone comes against […]

Sahm App becomes one of the first platforms to roll out full saudi stock investment access to global investors

Sahm App becomes one of the first platforms to roll out full saudi stock investment access to global investors

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sahm App, a CMA-regulated trading platform, today announced the launch of its Saudi stock investment services for retail investors worldwide, expanding international access to the Saudi capital market through a single, unified platform. The launch follows the Capital Market Authority’s (CMA) announcement on 6 January 2026 to open the Saudi capital market […]

Following record Series B, Lucidya launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform as it enters next phase of regional expansion

Following record Series B, Lucidya launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform as it enters next phase of regional expansion

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Following its record-breaking USD $30 million Series B funding round in 2025, the largest AI investment at the time in MENA, Lucidya, the AI-native Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform, announced the launch of its Enterprise AI Agent platform as a key factor of its strategic growth plan for 2026, centered on continued […]