Financial Services news in the Middle East

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

Roland Berger: Gulf banks reduce bad loans, but underlying credit risks remain Banks across the GCC have significantly reduced their non-performing loan ratios over the past five years.
02 September 2026
Arthur D. Little: UAE emerges as a global frontrunner in stablecoins The UAE is emerging as a global leader and innovator in stablecoins, with the nation positioning itself at the forefront of stablecoin growth and efforts to develop local-currency alternatives to US
02 September 2026
Private credit poised for Middle East return once stability and five conditions are met Over the past several years, private credit has been one of the fastest-growing segments of non-bank financing in the Middle East.
27 August 2026
Várri Consultancy: Global climate adaptation finance gap reaches $3 trillion threshold The world faces a critical funding shortfall for climate risk adaptation, with billions of dollars needed annually to safeguard economies and communities against escalating threats.
27 August 2026
A new way to serve customers: Berk Ozturk (DefineX) on how AI is redefining banking Banks across the world are shifting away from static digital interfaces toward systems that leverage automation to anticipate what customers need before they ask for it.
25 August 2026
Oman sets timeline for sustainability disclosure standards in non-banking financial sector Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed that IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, the international sustainability disclosure standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISS
21 August 2026
Commercial Bank of Dubai extends risk management collaboration with 4most Commercial Bank of Dubai has extended its partnership with 4most. The financial services consultancy is supporting the bank with the strengthening of its model risk management framework.
06 August 2026
Reopened is not recovered. What the Hormuz disruption means for IFRS 9 The scale of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has caught a great many institutions off guard, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the way banks account for credit risk, writes Dan Hensel,
28 July 2026
Bond market strategy in the GCC: What directors need to know In a new analysis, Haykala examines the evolving dynamics of the GCC bond market, revealing how stable market fundamentals are being offset by a sharp repricing of credit risk.
27 July 2026
Cansen Ergun (DefineX): ‘Open finance is reshaping the financial services sector’ The financial sector in the Middle East is going through a major transformation as open finance and digital ecosystems alter traditional banking models, says Cansen Ergun.
27 July 2026
DefineX expands its financial services dialogue platform across the Middle East DefineX is expanding its financial services leadership dialogue platform across the Middle East around a shared agenda: how the next era of financial services will be shaped, scaled and governed in t
30 June 2026
The Chief Risk Officer role in GCC’s banking sector is being reshaped As geopolitical uncertainty, tighter liquidity and digital disruption converge, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) role is evolving from compliance gatekeeper to strategic business leader, write Aurelien V
29 June 2026
ESG disclosure is no longer compliance – it is a capital markets differentiator For long, capital markets and investors regarded ESG as a compliance exercise.
11 June 2026
WTW secures approval to operate investment arm in Dubai International Financial Centre WTW, a global professional services firm, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate its investments business within the Dubai International Financial Centre
11 June 2026
The future of Saudi’s banking sector: A push for agility and digital growth The Saudi Arabian banking sector has entered a highly transformative period: Saudi banks must urgently balance rapid digital growth with aggressive cost control and strict regulatory compliance to na
10 June 2026
The algorithm is ready in financial services, but the data isn’t The UAE’s financial sector is racing ahead on AI and automation.
22 May 2026
Core42 raises $550 million from HSBC to scale AI infrastructure in US and Europe Core42, an advisory and technology company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has secured two structured trade finance facilities worth a total of $550 million.
22 May 2026
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
Isbank 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
Software development in financial services enters new era as Gen AI supercharges productivity A majority of software developers in financial services are using Gen AI daily in their work and over 9 and 10 report notable process improvements, including significant time savings over.
11 March 2026
DefineX holds roadshows with leaders from GCC’s financial services sector DefineX, a Turkey-headquartered technology consultancy and venture builder, is holding roadshows with leaders from the Gulf’s financial services sector with the aim to expand its presence in the mark
27 February 2026
Tax, Finance and Legal functions are accelerating Gen AI A new regional survey by Deloitte shows that organisations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are rapidly adopting Generative AI in their Tax, Finance and Legal functions.
26 February 2026
Wealth managers prioritise client engagement and growth in 2026 Meeting evolving client expectations and deepening engagement with customers are the top priorities for wealth management professionals this year, according to research from WTW.
25 February 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
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
ESG in the UAE’s financial services sector: From voluntary action to regulatory mandate The ESG landscape in the UAE’s financial services sector is shifting from “nice-to-have” to essential, writes Jarred Lloyd, Head of Analytics at specialist consulting firm 4most.
27 January 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

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