World Bank approves $100m grant to advance Syria financial sector modernization World Bank approves $100 million IDA grant to support Syria financial sector modernization, aiming to expand secure digital payments …
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Dubai bank deposits hit AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6 billion inflow
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai bank deposits reach AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6bn inflow in Jan–May 2026 Dubai bank deposits reached AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6bn of new inflows in the first …
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Arab Bank Group reports H1 2026 net profit up 7% to $570.9m
by James Bryantby James BryantArab Bank Group Posts 7% Rise in H1 2026 Net Profit to $570.9m Arab Bank Group reported H1 2026 net profit of $570.9m and assets of $80.3bn, with loans and …
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UAE Central Bank announces AED13.5bn deferrals as NPLs fall to 2.8 percent
by James Bryantby James BryantCentral Bank support package defers AED 13.5bn in loan payments, strengthening UAE banking sector resilience Central Bank support package deferred AED13.5bn in loan payments for 135,031 customers, bolstering UAE bank …
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Israeli settlers and soldiers storm Tal in West Bank amid rising settler violence Settlers and Israeli forces stormed Tal and nearby Nablus-area towns on July 31, 2026, wounding civilians and …
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UAE Central Bank announces 13.5 billion dirham loan deferrals benefiting 135,031 clients
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank support package enables AED 13.5bn in loan deferments, NPLs fall to record lows UAE Central Bank support package deferred AED13.5bn in loan repayments for 135,031 clients; NPLs …
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UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% after Fed decision
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank base rate held at 3.65% as Fed keeps rates unchanged UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% on July 29, 2026 after the Fed’s rate hold; …
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ECB asks public to weigh in on euro banknote redesign as nature and culture themes compete ECB invites Europeans to choose in the euro banknote redesign, pitting nature motifs against …
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UAE bank assets rise 1.1% in May 2026 to AED 5.633 trillion
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE bank assets rise to AED 5.633 trillion in May, Central Bank reports UAE bank assets climbed to AED 5.633 trillion in May as credit and deposits increased, Central Bank …
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Dubai Financial Market rises 0.99% on real estate and bank gains
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Financial Market rises 0.99% as real estate and banks drive early-week rally Dubai Financial Market edges up 0.99% to 5,844.07, led by property and banking stocks, as market cap …