Banking news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Banking industry in the Middle East:

MMJS Consulting signs sports-focused partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank MMJS Consulting, a professional services firm with offices across the region, has signed a strategic partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank.
27 April 2026
Gulf banks demonstrating resilience – while seeking selective opportunity capture The ongoing geopolitical conflict is introducing a new layer of uncertainty and pressures for banks in the Gulf.
16 April 2026
Bankifying the casino: How iGaming can expand into a digital financial ecosystem The most valuable casinos of the next decade will not resemble more sophisticated bonus engines.
08 April 2026
Resilience over perception: How the UAE is redefining its role in global capital markets While recent disruptions have introduced new layers of uncertainty in the UAE’s financial services sector, Ordenco managing partner Armin Ordodary argues that the current environment is not undermini
02 April 2026
Işbank modernises credit management processes in partnership with DefineX Isbank has completed a strategic project to modernise its commercial credit evaluation processes.
18 March 2026
Odeabank collaborates with ITGT Consultancy on strategic IT transformation Turkish commercial bank Odeabank is embarking on a long-term digital transformation journey, with Istanbul-based ITGT Consultancy serving as one of its key delivery partners.
12 March 2026
ruya partners with 4most for IFRS 9 advisory and implementation support UAE-based ruya, a digital-first Islamic bank, has partnered with 4most to design and implement its IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss framework, supporting the bank’s initial portfolio launch and strengthen
24 February 2026
Injaz Consulting Group named delivery partner of Egypt’s AI for Banking Diploma The Central Bank of Egypt has launched the country’s first specialised diploma in artificial intelligence (AI) for the banking sector.
10 February 2026
Caliber Consulting delivers HR capability building project for leading Saudi bank Working together with Caliber Consulting, a leading Saudi bank designed and implemented a multi‑program HR capability‑uplifting project across the group.
03 February 2026
Banking’s changing landscape and its impact on leadership, talent and skills The banking sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by forces such as technology, regulatory, geopolitical uncertainty, customer and employee expectations.
02 February 2026
First Abu Dhabi Bank engages Bain & Company for AI-driven sustainability transformation First Abu Dhabi Bank has launched a new muti-year transformation aimed at accelerating its sustainability goals through artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, bringing Bain & Company on board as its
23 January 2026
Strategic Gears report charts Egypt’s commercial banking growth and modernization Egypt’s commercial banking sector has seen steady growth in deposits, credits, and financial inclusion, yet significant headroom remains as the sector modernizes.
09 December 2025
Armin Ordodary on Ordenco’s impact in the financial services regulatory landscape Armin Ordodary is the Founder and CEO of Ordenco, a regulatory consultancy that today works on projects across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
05 December 2025
Alrajhi Bank awards communication mandate to Jummar Alrajhi Bank, one of the region’s largest banks, has awarded a communication and public relations contract to Jummar.
24 October 2025
GCC banking sector remains resilient with strong performance in H1 2025 Banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) maintained a strong performance in the first half of the year, with sustained profitability, asset quality, and capitalization all improving.
23 October 2025
4most and Reporting Center partner to enhance regulatory reporting in banking International financial services consultancy 4most has inked a strategic partnership with Reporting Center, aimed at bolstering the regulatory technology landscape in the UAE’s banking sector.
22 October 2025
UAE has reshaped its regulatory landscape and cracked down on financial crime The UAE has over the past five years fundamentally and robustly reshaped its regulatory landscape, in particular in the area of financial services. That is according to a new report by AJMS Global.
29 September 2025
Climate X and 4most team up to tackle climate risk for Middle East banks Climate risk analytics company Climate X has announced a strategic partnership with 4most, aimed at delivering comprehensive climate risk management solutions for banks across the Middle East.
26 September 2025
Iraq’s banking sector stands at crossroads of digital transformation As Iraq shifts toward financial modernization, the nation is currently navigating a critical transition in replacing legacy systems with a future-ready digital ecosystem.
25 September 2025
How banking can unite with telecom for a stronger defence against fraud With fraud on the rise and increasingly complex across the Middle East, banking institutions must adopt more intelligent responses smarter – including building cross-industry solutions.
04 September 2025
Climate risk stress-testing: Why mid-sized banks must keep it proportionate With central banks across the Middle East increasingly integrating climate-related risks into prudential frameworks, managing these risks is becoming a top priority for banking executives.
03 September 2025
GCC asset management base grew by 9% to $2.2 trillion last year The value of assets under management across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region expanded by 9% to $2.2 trillion in 2024, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group.
20 August 2025
Turning Non-Performing Loans from Risk to Opportunity Non-performing loans (NPLs) are a significant concern for banks and regulators in the Middle East, as high NPL levels can bring heightened risks around, capital adequacy, and overall financial stabil
28 July 2025
Dubai Islamic Bank launches third cohort of Emirati Development Program Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has launched the third cohort of its Emirati Development Program, in collaboration with program partners SHRM and Phoenix Consulting.
05 June 2025
The Chief Social Impact Officer: A new role in banking boardrooms Banks across the UAE are increasingly appointing a Chief Social Impact Officer (CSIO), underlining the growing importance of ESG and social impact-focused initiatives that go beyond compliance, write
03 June 2025
Combating financial fraud in financial services with AI-powered solutions Financial fraud has surged dramatically in recent years, with global losses from fraud scams and bank fraud schemes totaling more than $485 billion, highlighting the extensive financial impact of fra
16 May 2025
AI in the Middle East’s banking sector: Four Innovations and Impacts Banks across the Middle East are adopting AI-driven innovations to tap into a wide array of benefits, including improved security, efficiency, and customer engagement.
07 May 2025
Société Générale Maroc taps consultants to modernize its banking infrastructure In a major digital transformation upgrade, Société Générale Maroc has tapped IBM and Power Maroc to support the transition to a new IT infrastructure.
17 April 2025
Risk-Adjusted Release of Deferred Compensation: A Framework for UAE Banks Since the Central Bank of the UAE introduced landmark regulations governing deferred compensation for Material Risk Takers and Senior Management in 2019, UAE banks have meticulously implemented defer
01 April 2025
Digital banks and open finance are transforming the lending landscape The world of financing is evolving, with digital banks and open finance leading the charge in the competitive lending landscape, writes Raid Abdulmajeed, Founder & Head of Advisory at ClarixConsult.
23 March 2025
Commercial Bank of Dubai launches AI and Data training program with Accenture The Commercial Bank of Dubai has launched an enterprise-wide artificial intelligence and data literacy program, selecting Accenture as its delivery partner.
20 March 2025
Evolving customer demands driving transformation in UAE banking sector The UAE’s banking sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, balancing its established financial foundations with the demands of an increasingly digital world.
27 February 2025

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