It will be another year of robust economic growth in the Middle East in 2026 despite lower oil prices, according to top ratings agency Fitch. The median growth among the Gulf countries as well as Egypt, Iraq, Israel and Jordan will be at 4%, up from 3.4% last year.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has launched Emirates NBD-branded silver bars, expanding its precious metals portfolio in response to growing customer demand for diversified and non-correlated investment options.
Bahrain has seen a significant growth in online payments processed through the Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) across all channels, including banking platforms and the BenefitPay app, said BENEFIT, Bahrain’s leading fintech and electronic financial transactions service provider.
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a 4% increase in its net profit attributable to the shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025, reaching a record BD85.1 million ($225.7 million). The fourth quarter net profit was up 12% to BD18.2 million.
Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new foreign companies joining the chamber during 2025, revealed a new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers.
Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) has appointed Abdelkhalig Shaib as Group Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer.
Nasdaq Dubai attracted a record number of sukuk listings in 2025, supported by sustained issuance activity from regional and international issuers and continued global investor demand for Sharia-compliant debt instruments.
Dubai Chambers has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four specialised FinTech companies as part of its efforts in providing the business community with access to advanced and alternative banking services.
Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its fifth group, Estithmar Capital, in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates.
Ebda’a Microfinance Company marked its 17th anniversary, highlighting a pioneering track record in supporting entrepreneurs across Bahrain, advancing financial inclusion, and helping turn creative ideas into productive projects that contribute to the national economy.
