Technology
Mashreq pilots IBM Bob to advance agentic AI for integration engineering
IBM announced that Mashreq, one of the financial institutions in the Middle East and North Africa, is piloting IBM Bob, IBM's enterprise AI-powered software...
GBM launches the UAE’s first AI lab powered by Cisco Secure...
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, launched The UAE’s first AI Lab built on the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA....
Banking & Finance
Mashreq partners with Expo City Dubai to expand access to off-plan...
Mashreq, one of the financial institutions in the MENA region, has partnered with Expo City Dubai to provide off-plan home financing options for eligible...
ADIB shareholders approve AED 1.75 billion rights issue to support growth...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), an Islamic financial institution, announced that its shareholders have approved the proposed increase in the Bank’s issued and paid-up...
Islamic Finance
Sharjah Islamic Bank attracts US$1.3 billion order book for US$500 million...
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a US$500 million five-year Sukuk amid strong investor demand. The issuance attracted an order book of US$1.3...
Opinion Pieces
How exposed are CLOs to AI disruption?
Exploring the risks posed by AI to technology and software loans
While the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is expected to eventually impact most...
Wealth Management
Standard Chartered H2 2026 global market outlook: Navigating shifting sands
Standard Chartered Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy...
Editor's Pick
Al Fardan Exchange reaches 100 branches as Dubai Metro rollout brings...
Al Fardan Exchange has opened 15 branches across Dubai Metro’s Red and Green Line stations, taking its UAE network to 100 branches. Further Metro...
Investments
Arqaam Capital launches Arqaam Academy as first cohort of its Analyst...
Arqaam Capital, a specialist emerging and frontier markets investment bank headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced the launch of Arqaam Academy,...
Interviews
MEA Finance Leadership Series Interview with Raja Reddy S, Group CEO...
https://youtu.be/QVYR2fOpGeA
In the latest edition of the MEA Finance Leadership Series Interviews, Raja Reddy S, Group CEO at SR Intelligent Technologies, reviewing the market and...
Appointments
Julius Baer announces new leadership for Middle East & Africa: Jean...
Julius Baer is realigning leadership of its Middle East & Africa market, with Jean Pierre Dib and Philipp Kleinschnittger assuming the roles as Co-Heads...
MEDIA/VIDEOS
The MEA Finance Leaders in Payments Awards 2026 – Payback for Achievement
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MEA Finance Leaders in Payments Conference 2026, September 22 - Dubai UAE
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MEA Finance Leadership Series Interview with Raja Reddy S, Group CEO at SR Intelligent Technologies
13:32
The MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2026 - June 24, 2026, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE
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Backbase-Hosted Special Breakout Session at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit 2026
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Progress.Innovation.Impact:The Future of Banking Unfolds at the MEA Finance Banking Tech Summit 2026
01:20
MEA Finance Leadership Series Interview with Charanjeet Singh, Counter Fraud and Regional Advisor
08:08
MEA Finance Leadership Series with Kamal Sharma, SVP, Head of New Business, Maveric Systems Limited
17:36
From Regulation to Resilience - A Loxon Roundtable - Feb 5, 2026 Dubai UAE
00:52
MEA Finance Leadership Series Interview with Raymond Ang of Standard Chartered Bank
14:33
Security & Analytics: Threat Prediction & Operational Optimisation - A GBM & Splunk Roundtable Event
00:52
MEA Finance 2025 Industry Awards | Celebrating Excellence in Banking, Fintech & Financial Services
01:14
MEA Finance Wealth and Investment Summit 2025, Dubai UAE
01:11
MEA Finance Leadership Series Interview with Samer Fawadleh, Regional Director for Eastnets
08:50
Swift and MEA Finance: Leaders in Banking Technology Innovation & Payments Summit & Awards KSA 2025.
01:37
MEA Finance Leadership Series interview with Joaquín de Valenzuela, Managing Director EMEA, nCino
13:03
The MEA Finance Leaders in Payments Conference 2025 - September 11, 2025,Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai UAE
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The MEA Finance Leaders in Payments Awards 2025 - Sept 11, 2025 Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai UAE
00:52
MEA Finance Leadership Series interview with Harjit Kang, Commercial Director, MEA at Mambu
06:04
MEA Finance Leadership Series interview with Ossama El Samadoni, General Manager, GBM Dubai
11:05
The MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025 - May 8, 2025, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai UAE
01:11
2025 MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit highlight - May 8, 2025, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa Dubai
01:19
Fighting Financial Crime in the UAE: Tackling Fraud and Money Laundering - Biocatch Roundtable Event
00:47
MEA Finance Leadership Series with Hazem Mulhim, Founder and CEO of Eastnets
20:10
MEA Finance Leadership Series with Bill Borden, Global VP of Financial Services at Microsoft
12:37
MEA Finance Leadership Series with Jay Nair, EVP and Industry Head, Financial Services at Infosys
08:31
MEA Finance Leadership Series with George Hojeige, CEO of Virtuzone
10:48
Driving Digital transformation for Financial Services - Infosys Roundtable Event, Dubai, Feb 05 2025
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Driving Digital transformation for Financial Services - Infosys Roundtable Event, Dubai, Feb 05 2025
01:05
MEA Finance Leadership Series with Adam Jones, EVP& Division President for West Arabia at Mastercard
13:18
Highlights Video: Leaders in Banking Technology and Payments Summit Egypt 2024
01:35
MEA Finance Leadership interview with Sebastian W. Graewert, SEO,The Mauritius Commercial Bank-DIFC
16:52
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024- interview with Heidi Clusters, Digital Transformation Director, Backbase
02:36
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - Dr. Ali Al Shekaili, AGM, Head of Digital Banking & E-Channels, NBO
02:44
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024- Fatima Mansoor, Head Client Relations, Digital Transformation, SICO Bank
01:18
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Tim Rutten, CMO, Backbase
01:59
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Karan Oberoi, Chief Product Officer of Backbase
01:47
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Jouk Pleiter, CEO & Founder, Backbase
04:25
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta
04:06
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Erwin Van Helden, AVP Digital & Software BFSI, Hexaware
02:38
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Head of Digital Deliver, Bank Albilad
02:11
Backbase ENGAGE Dubai 2024 - interview with Vimal Sethi, Global VP, Partner & Alliances at Backbase
01:38
Backbase: ENGAGE Dubai 2024 Highlights
01:54
The 2024 MEA Finance Industry Awards - Nov 12, 2024 Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai UAE
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Highlights Video: The 2024 MEA Finance Wealth and Investment Summit
01:32
MEA Finance interview at Fintech Surge 2024 with Mastercard
03:12
MEA Finance interview at Fintech Surge 2024 with Ondato
03:39
MEA Finance interview at Fintech Surge 2024 with British Virgin Islands Financial Services
03:55
MEA Finance interview at Fintech Surge 2024 with Geidea
06:35
MEA Finance interview at Fintech Surge with Wio Bank
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