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Egypt sees 181% growth in financial inclusion over 8 years

Egypt sees 181% growth in financial inclusion over 8 years

  • Central bank initiatives boost access to financial tools for millions
  • Initiatives have resulted in the issuance of 7.5 million prepaid cards, 2.5 million mobile wallets, and 7.5 million bank accounts
By Nour El-Shaeri ·
Islamic banking in Kuwait and Oman stable amid favorable conditions: Fitch Ratings  

Islamic banking in Kuwait and Oman stable amid favorable conditions: Fitch Ratings  

By Nirmal Narayanan   ·
GCC lending growth hits 3.1% in Q3, Saudi Arabia leads: report

GCC lending growth hits 3.1% in Q3, Saudi Arabia leads: report

By Nadin Hassan ·
UAE banking sector’s net international reserves grow 11% by July 2024

UAE banking sector’s net international reserves grow 11% by July 2024

By Reem Walid ·
GCC banks capable of handling potential funding outflows: S&P Global

GCC banks capable of handling potential funding outflows: S&P Global

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
ADQ to acquire 96% stake in Turkiye’s Odeabank from Bank Audi Consortium

ADQ to acquire 96% stake in Turkiye’s Odeabank from Bank Audi Consortium

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
Saudi banking sector shows resilience despite global turbulence: SAMA report

Saudi banking sector shows resilience despite global turbulence: SAMA report

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Riyadh to host 5th Annual Future Banks Summit & Awards KSA 

Riyadh to host 5th Annual Future Banks Summit & Awards KSA 

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
UK’s Islamic banking assets surge 26 percent to $8.2bn in 2023: Fitch Ratings

UK’s Islamic banking assets surge 26 percent to $8.2bn in 2023: Fitch Ratings

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Qatar’s Estithmar Holding issues $137m sukuk, first in local currency

Qatar’s Estithmar Holding issues $137m sukuk, first in local currency

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
UAE banks see 8.9% rise in short-term deposits to $14.7bn by May

UAE banks see 8.9% rise in short-term deposits to $14.7bn by May

By REEM WALID  ·
GCC banks excel beyond global counterparts, poised for exceptional years ahead: report graphic

GCC banks excel beyond global counterparts, poised for exceptional years ahead: report

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Saudi Arabia leads Middle Eastern banking growth amid favorable conditions: Fitch

Saudi Arabia leads Middle Eastern banking growth amid favorable conditions: Fitch

By Arab News ·

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