Sharjah, UAE – Bank of Sharjah (ADX: BOS) is pleased to announce that its shares will be added to the MSCI Global Small Cap Index, effective after market close on May 30, 2025, as part of MSCI’s semi-annual index review. This prestigious inclusion marks a significant milestone in Bank of Sharjah’s journey, reinforcing its position as […]
Bank al Etihad to Acquire INVESTBANK in Jordan’s Largest Banking Merger Deal
Bank al Etihad and INVESTBANK have announced that their respective Boards of Directors have approved a strategic merger under which Bank al Etihad will acquire 100% of INVESTBANK’s share capital. The acquisition will be carried out through a capital increase by Bank al Etihad, with all newly issued shares allocated to INVESTBANK shareholders in exchange […]
Oman’s BankDhofar unveils ‘Bank on Wheels’ to bring branch-level services directly to customers
MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing accessibility and convenience, BankDhofar has launched its innovative ‘Bank on Wheels’ initiative a fully equipped mobile banking branch that brings financial services directly to customers, wherever they are. This customer-centric service reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering inclusive, personalized, and technologically advanced banking experiences across the Sultanate of Oman. The […]
JCB and Arab Bank launch JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan
TOKYO & AMMAN – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. and Arab Bank plc are delighted to announce the launch of the JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan, enabling JCB cardmembers to make payments seamlessly through Arab Bank’s POS terminal network. Mr. Yacoub Matouk, Head of Consumer Banking at […]
Banking Sector transfers rise to $925.7bln in Jan-Feb 2025: The Central Bank of the UAE
Source: Zawya Of this, the value of transfers executed by banks during the first two months of this year amounted to AED2.093 trillion. Banking operations statistics released by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) showed that the value of transfers executed within the country’s banking sector through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose […]
Emirates Islamic unveils exclusive Business Banking Diamond Account for High-Value SME Clients
Dubai, UAE: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the launch of its new Business Banking Diamond account. The account is a premium and bespoke offering crafted to deliver a superlative banking experience for the sophisticated financial needs of high-value Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and established businesses. The launch was […]
Bank of Sharjah Posts AED 116 Million Net Profit in Q1 2025, Up 45% Year-on-Year
Sharjah, UAE – Bank of Sharjah has announced a strong start to 2025, posting a net profit of AED 116 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a 45% increase compared to AED 80 million in Q1 2024. The solid performance follows the Bank’s remarkable turnaround in 2024 and reflects continued momentum driven […]
ADCB posts record AED 2.446 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2025
Abu Dhabi, 29 April 2025 – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25). 15th consecutive quarter of growth(2) in profit before tax marked by well-diversified income streams and improved efficiencies amid continued strength in UAE economic fundamentals Key highlights – Q1’25 vs. Q1’24 Profit before […]
First Abu Bank (FAB) posts record AED 5.13 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2025
Profit before tax was AED 6.13 billion, up 22% yoy Total assets cross AED 1.3 trillion milestone, up 6% yoy FAB accelerates AI deployment and becomes first bank in region to use AI Agent Board Observer Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) delivered record results for the first quarter of 2025, with Group net profit […]
Dubai Islamic Bank posts AED 2.1 billion pre-tax profit in Q1 2025
The first three months saw the bank deliver double-digit pretax earnings growth, significant asset quality improvement, and industry-first sustainability milestones Operating Revenue of AED 3.2 billion, growth of 5% YoY. Pre-tax Profit of AED 2.1 billion, solid growth of 14% YoY. Balance sheet expanded by 3% YTD to AED 355 billion. Net Financing portfolio grew […]
