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The proposed Bahrain-headquartered bank will serve financial institutions, payment companies and cross-border businesses, and needs final authorization before it can start regulated activities.
The independent advisor will assess Bahrain Clear's operations, regulatory frameworks, governance and technology and produce a prioritized roadmap for its post-trade services.
The proposed Bahrain-headquartered bank will serve financial institutions, payment companies and cross-border businesses, and needs final authorization before it can start regulated activities.
Alinma Bank's third-quarter net profit slipped 0.2% to SR1.59 billion, while nine-month profit rose 4% to SR4.86 billion as its financing portfolio grew 12%.
Saudi Awwal Bank, known as SAB, said third-quarter net profit rose 1% to SR2.17 billion as operating income grew and its income tax charge fell, while provisions for expected credit losses rose to SR362 million.
Riyad Bank's third-quarter net profit rose 6.6% from a year earlier to SR2.87 billion as trading, special commission and exchange income grew, offsetting higher costs and provisions.
Aldar and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank have launched two co-branded Visa covered cards that earn Darna loyalty points across Aldar's malls, hotels, schools and property sales.
Saudi National Bank's net profit edged down 0.3% to SR6.45 billion in the third quarter of 2026 as higher operating expenses and credit-loss charges offset income growth.
Al Rajhi Bank's net profit rose 11.7% to SR7.11 billion in the third quarter of 2026 as net financing and investment income grew 18.1%, offsetting a jump in credit-loss charges.
Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest bank, said nine-month profit rose 2% to AED19.3 billion, as record income offset higher impairment, hyperinflation and tax charges.
Kuwait raised $3.25 billion from a two-tranche international bond issue dated October 19, with investor orders peaking at $9.1 billion, about 2.8 times the deal size, the Ministry of Finance said.
Commercial Bank said net profit before Pillar Two tax fell 15.9% to QAR1.64 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as higher provisions and costs offset growth in net interest income.
Dubai Islamic Bank said gross revenue rose 7% to AED18.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as net financing assets grew nearly 10% since the end of 2025.