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Best Trade Finance Bank In Middle East: Bank ABC

Bank ABC's exceptional growth in business volumes, successful rollout of advanced trade finance platforms, and execution of landmark transactions across the MENA region are the compelling reasons for its recognition as the Best Trade Finance Bank in the Middle East.

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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2026: Middle East

Emirates NBD drives FX innovation across 50 currencies, combining speed, analytics, and its 4X platform to optimize client execution.

Executive Interviews

‘Compliance Is the Foundation’: Kawa Junad On Banking Digitally In Iraq

Few executives have shaped Iraq’s digital transformation as directly as Kawa Junad, founder of First Iraqi Bank.

AI is Reshaping Financial Services & Redefining the Role of Banks

As the global financial services industry is accelerating the adoption of AI (artificial intelligence) technology, Abdullah Khalifa Al Nusef, Boubyan Bank’s Chief Data Officer, discusses the transformative impact on banks and the customer experience as well as Boubyan’s AI-driven services and growth strategy.

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AI In Finance Awards 2025: Round II

In banking as in other industries, AI is rapidly becoming a core business driver. The biggest gains will come from a foundational rethink of operations, not marginal improvements.

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2025: Round II

The global financial industry is being radically shaped by three core forces: industrialization of AI; development of expansive digital ecosystems; and refreshed emphasis on providing secure, customer-centric digital services.

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2025: Round II—Islamic Regional

Digital-first institutions are rapidly incorporating AI and other transformative tech into their Islamic banking practice.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Middle East

Thriving In A Haven For Millionaires: Private banks in the Middle East and North Africa are enhancing digital capabilities and adding international offices to cater to their expanding client base.

Nomo breaks new ground in Islamic digital banking

‘We continue to listen to customer needs,’ says Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, CEO, Consumer, Private & Digital Banking of Boubyan Bank and board member of Bank of London and The Middle East, the largest Islamic bank in Europe

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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Middle East

The Middle East’s SME sector is evolving rapidly as banks and entrepreneurs align to diversify economies beyond traditional industries.

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World’s Safest Banks 2025: Islamic Banks In GCC

GCC banking institutions display the importance of growing open banking.

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World’s Best Banks 2025: Global Winners

Global Finance presents its 32nd annual list of the best banks worldwide.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Middle East

While central banks brace for 2026 inflation, consensus on tackling it is still elusive. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in the Middle East.

Growth Opportunities in Kuwait’s Dynamic Capital Markets

Named “2023 Best Debt Bank in the Middle East” by Global Finance, Kamco Invest is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the region's capital markets, says Abdullah AlSharekh, Managing Director of Markets & Investment Banking.

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Best Islamic Digital Banks 2025

Leading Islamic banks are rapidly expanding their digital offerings to serve a wider customer base, showcasing a strong focus on user experience, convenience, and Shariah-compliant services.