Palestinian Woman Miscarried After Israeli Forces Blocked Ambulance at West Bank Checkpoint A pregnant Palestinian woman miscarried after Israeli forces blocked an ambulance transporting her to hospital in the northern …
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UAE Central Bank and Indonesia announce plans to link cross-border payments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE-Indonesia digital payments: Central banks agree to deepen ties and link cross-border systems UAE and Indonesia agree to deepen central bank cooperation to link payment systems and boost UAE-Indonesia digital …
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Dubai Islamic Bank launches Gioan debit card to strengthen UAE payment sovereignty
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Islamic launches ‘Gioan’ national debit card to bolster UAE payments infrastructure Dubai Islamic Bank unveils the ‘Gioan’ debit card, joining the UAE’s national payment system to boost data residency, …
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Israel intensifies West Bank crackdown after deadly settler attack Israel intensifies West Bank crackdown after a settler attack killed six, prompting raids and arrests and raising international concern over human …
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Israel launches wide West Bank crackdown after deadly shooting Israel launches military crackdown across the West Bank after a deadly shooting; dozens arrested as raids hit Nablus, Jenin and Tubas …
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West Bank violence: Four Palestinians killed near Nablus as funerals held Four Palestinians were killed near Nablus on 25 July 2026 in an escalation of West Bank violence, Palestinian officials …
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank posts record AED 7.6bn H1 2026 pre-tax profit
by James Bryantby James BryantAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank profit jumps as pre-tax earnings reach AED 7.607bn in H1 2026 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank profit rose 28% year-on-year to AED 7.607 billion pre-tax in H1 …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank announces H1 2026 results, ROE 18.5 percent
by James Bryantby James BryantFirst Abu Dhabi Bank posts robust H1 2026 results with AED 10.73bn net profit First Abu Dhabi Bank posts H1 2026 operating income AED19.50bn (+7%) and net profit AED10.73bn; assets …
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West Bank banking ties at risk as Israeli banks signal end to correspondent services Israeli banks have warned they may sever correspondent services to Palestinian lenders, placing West Bank banking …
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Umm Al Quwain National Bank announces AED 271m H1 profit deposits jump
by James Bryantby James BryantUmm Al Quwain National Bank reports AED 271m H1 profit as assets rise to AED 24.1bn Umm Al Quwain National Bank posted an AED 271 million profit after tax for …