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Finance & Capital Market

SICO completes merger of fund services unit into bank

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.

Finance & Capital Market

ADX welcomes Morgan Stanley as first international investment bank remote trading member

Wed, 06 May 2026

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, enabling Morgan Stanley’s clients to access the ADX directly.

Finance & Capital Market

GFH reports Q1 net profit attributable to shareholders of $35.11m

Thu, 14 May 2026

GFH Bank (GFH) has announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of $35.11 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $30.14 million in the same period last year, an increase of 16.5%.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO appoints new Group Deputy CEO

Wed, 13 May 2026

SICO, a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with a direct presence in Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, has appointed Yousif Bucheeri as Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Sell Side business, effective May 13.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO approves 7.5pc cash dividend at 2026 virtual AGM

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

SICO held its 2026 virtual AGM, approving a 7.5% cash dividend, endorsing 2025 financial statements, and reporting BD5.5 million ($14.6 million) net profit, with participation from regulators, shareholders, board members, and external auditors.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

EFG Hermes plays key role in Depa's $179m Nasdaq Dubai rights issue

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

EFG Hermes, a leading investment bank in the Mena region, has announced that it has played a key advisory role in the AED658 million ( ) rights issue of Depa, an interior solutions group based in Dubai, as the financial advisor and bookrunner for its listing on Nasdaq Dubai.