UAE Central Bank and Core42 to develop sovereign financial cloud infrastructure

UAE Central Bank and Core42 to develop sovereign financial cloud infrastructure

The UAE Central Bank and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company Core42 are to build a sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure. The UAE-based system is supported by “centralised, highly secure, dedicated and isolated infrastructure”, the central bank said in a statement on Wednesday. This will ensure data sovereignty, boost operational agility and provide protection against cyber threats, while […]

Emirates Islamic and EDGE Group sign landmark growth-focused partnership for innovative financing solutions

Emirates Islamic and EDGE Group sign landmark growth-focused partnership for innovative financing solutions

Dubai, UAE: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced a landmark partnership with EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups. The agreement, formalised at a signing ceremony, will see Emirates Islamic provide innovative Islamic banking financing solutions tailored to meet EDGE Group’s diverse treasury […]

ADIB launches new cashback programme for all cardholders in partnership with Mimojo

ADIB launches new cashback programme for all cardholders in partnership with Mimojo

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has launched a new cashback programme in collaboration with mimojo, reinforcing its commitment to delivering greater everyday value and enhanced digital experiences for customers. The new programme will be available to all ADIB cardholders, including debit and covered card customers, who can enrol […]

Arab Bank Leads Payment Operations Transformation as the First Bank in the Middle East to Adopt PayTic

Arab Bank Leads Payment Operations Transformation as the First Bank in the Middle East to Adopt PayTic

PayTic, a leading fintech modernizing and automating day-to-day payment operations for banks, fintechs, and processors, today announces that Arab Bank has become the first Bank in the Middle East to adopt its platform — marking a landmark moment in the region’s payment infrastructure evolution. Founded in 2020, PayTic provides a no-code, processor-agnostic platform that automates […]

Arab Bank Group reports record net profit of $1.13bln for 2025, 40% cash dividends

Arab Bank Group reports record net profit of $1.13bln for 2025, 40% cash dividends

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax USD 1130 million compared to USD 1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12%. The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing at USD 13.2 billion at year-end. The impressive results were driven by […]

Gulf Bank reports a net profit of KD 52.4mln for the full year 2025

Gulf Bank reports a net profit of KD 52.4mln for the full year 2025

Ahmad Mohammad Al-Bahar: Gulf Bank continued to strengthen its position in Kuwait’s banking sector, underpinned by a competitive business model and robust governance. Kuwait’s economic landscape showed signs of improvement, supported by fiscal reforms and renewed development activity. Our financial performance reflects our balanced approach to meaningful growth, while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio. Gulf […]

ADCB reports profit before tax of 12.843 bn in FY’25, up 21% YoY, and 3.736 bn in Q4’25, up 30% YoY

ADCB reports profit before tax of 12.843 bn in FY’25, up 21% YoY, and 3.736 bn in Q4’25, up 30% YoY

Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (“ADCB” or the “Bank”) today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, delivering strong growth and record profit. Recommended cash dividend of AED 0.63 per share for 2025, representing a total payout of AED 4.985 bn and equivalent to 44% of net profit. Key financial […]

FAB delivers 24% year-on-year growth in FY’25 net profit to AED 21.11bln driven by franchise-wide execution

FAB delivers 24% year-on-year growth in FY’25 net profit to AED 21.11bln driven by franchise-wide execution

Total assets increased 16% yoy to AED 1.40 trillion RoTE at 19.2% remaining firmly above medium-term guidance The Board recommends a cash dividend of 80 fils per share for FY’25, subject to shareholders’ approval Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions today […]