Middle East

Egypt banking sector net foreign assets hit record $29.5bn in January amid forex stability drive

posts / March 6, 2026

Egypt’s banking sector posted a record $29.5 billion in net foreign assets last January, reflecting steady dollar inflows and tighter monetary policy.

Global, Middle East

Private credit and alternative funds race to fill lending gap as Middle East banks turn cautious

posts / March 6, 2026

Private credit funds are surging in the Middle East, targeting unbanked SMEs as banks focus on safe government deals amid conflict and rate shifts.

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC to spin out Judan Financial with $237 billion in assets under management

posts / March 6, 2026

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company plans to launch Judan Financial with $237 billion AUM, positioning it as a key pillar in the emirate’s financial diversification push.

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Middle East banks recalibrate portfolios as conflict and oil volatility rattle 2026 playbook

posts / March 6, 2026

Lenders across the Middle East are quietly reshaping loan books and risk appetites as war‑driven oil swings and global rate cut bets collide.

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Kuwait’s Gulf Bank posts solid 2025 profit as it prepares full shift to Islamic banking model

posts / March 6, 2026

Gulf Bank of Kuwait delivers steady 2025 profit and balance sheet growth while laying the groundwork for a full conversion to Islamic banking by 2030.

Global, Middle East

GCC lenders show capital strength despite Iran conflict shock and oil price volatility

posts / March 6, 2026

Gulf lenders enter the latest Middle East crisis with thick capital cushions, strong liquidity and state backing, but face a tougher earnings climate if conflict and oil volatility linger.