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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.

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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.

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Best Consumer Digital Banks in Middle East and Africa 2025

African and Middle Eastern banks are redefining digital banking through integrated lifestyle platforms, AI-powered tools, and advanced security features.

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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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Banks in Middle East and Africa 2025

FAB, QIB, and SNB lead Middle Eastern digital banking with AI, APIs, check digitization, and streamlined onboarding, delivering faster, transparent, and customer-focused financial services.

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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Middle East for 2025

Our winner for the Middle East, Standard Chartered, continues to drive its regional expansion with ongoing technology investment and product innovation.

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The World’s Best Islamic Digital Banks 2025, In Partnership With Infosys

Global Finance has announced the Round I winners for the 2025 World’s Best Islamic Digital Bank Awards, in partnership with Infosys. This is the 26th year Global Finance has named the World’s Best Digital Banks.

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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank Awards in Middle East & Africa 2025 in partnership with Infosys | Round I

OFFICIAL JUDGING PARTNER Global Finance has announced the Round I winners for the 26th annual World’s Best Digital Bank Awards....

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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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Middle East

Growth drives innovation. Global and regional banks are meeting rising demand with innovation, digital solutions, and cross-border connectivity.

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AI In Finance Awards 2025 | Corporate And Investment Banking

The game changer. As AI penetrates deeper into banking, institutions look past its novelty to make sure their investment yields value.

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AI In Finance Awards 2025 | Consumer Banking

From rule-based to responsive. AI is transforming consumer lending. But to succeed, human capital must be as big a priority as technological advances.

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The Innovators 2025: Middle East

Over the past year, banks embraced innovative technologies like APIs, AI tools, and mobile solutions to enhance efficiency, customer service, and risk management. Global Finance announces the 2025 Innovators from 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 Financial Innovation Labs 2025

Financial Services Company Labs (Working With External Startups and Scaleups) Many FIs host labs nurturing outside startups. These labs operate...