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Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2025
Following a strong performance in the prior year, Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) recorded a steady 2024, with the overall sector’s...
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Kuwait
Includes historical data for Kuwait’s Gross Domestic Product growth, debt-to-GDP ratio, plus information on trade, banking and financial sector leadership. In...
Qatar
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Qatar economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Qatar best banks and safest banks are also available.
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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
Egypt
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Egypt economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Egypt best banks and safest banks are also available.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All...
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World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025
Tariffs, supply chain shifts, and trade digitalization demand adaptability, risk management, and banking partnerships. As President Donald Trump starts his...
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World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Providers 2025
Supply chain finance boosts resilience, liquidity, and ESG goals amid deglobalization and technological shifts. As the world edges toward an...
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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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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2025: Global, Regional And Country Winners
Amid consistently high geopolitical tensions, a shifting interest rate environment in developed and developing economies, and the increasing threat of...
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World’s Best Digital Banks 2024: Global And Regional Winners
Banks leverage AI, APIs, and agile tech to compete with fintechs, enhancing customer experience. Digital banking dynamism continues to hold...
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World’s Best Private Banks 2025: Middle East
Private banks benefit from a demographic shift. Private banking in the Middle East continues to thrive, outpacing most other global...
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World’s Best SME Banks 2025: Regional Winners
Africa: UBA United Bank for Africa (UBA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Among its hallmarks is an unwavering commitment to...
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Innovating a Seamless Banking Experience
Global Finance: How has CBQ’s successful tech innovation influenced your overall banking strategy? Shahnawaz Rashid: Technology and innovation has more than influenced CBQ: it is the core of our banking strategy. Client experience and innovation are two of the ...
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World’s Safest Banks 2024: Country Winners
This year’s country winners successfully navigated a period of high interest rates and high inflation. Now they must adjust as...