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30 September 09:52 PM

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The webinar discussed the Road to Digital Transformation and Innovation
12:33 PM Industry leaders discuss the future of digital transformation
By: Moslem Ali Cairo – Mubasher: The British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA) organized a webinar on Tuesday discussing “The Road to Digital Transformation and Innovation” to discuss the rising importance of digital transformation, especially …
Banking and Finance
The agreement’s financiers include Al Rajhi Bank and Arab National Bank (ANB).
29 September 09:30 AM Zain KSA signs deal to reschedule SAR 3.85bn Murabaha facility
Riyadh – Mubasher: Mobile Telecommunication Company Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA) signed an agreement to reschedule its existing five-year syndicated Murabaha facility valued at SAR 3.85 billion maturing on 30 September 2020 (originally SAR 5.9 billion, …
Banking and Finance
The bank signed a SWAP agreement worth BHD 46.4m with GFH
24 September 02:16 PM Khaleeji Commercial Bank's OGM nods to agreements with GFH
Mubasher: The ordinary general meeting (OGM) of Khaleeji Commercial Bank has approved the agreements signed with GFH Financial Group, according to the bank's disclosure to Bahrain Bourse on Thursday. The bank signed a SWAP agreement worth BHD 46.4 …
Companies Investments
The offer values AUB Egypt at EGP 29.78 per share
21 September 06:12 PM Egypt's FRA approves AUB Egypt acquisition offer
Cairo – Mubasher: The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved the purchase offer submitted by Ahli United Bank – Bahrain (AUB Bahrain) and Misr Strategia Investment (MSI) to acquire Ahli United Bank - Egypt (AUB Egypt). AUB Bahrain …
Corporate Actions
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16 September 03:26 PM GIB predicted to sell $500m in five-year bonds
Riyadh – Mubasher: Gulf International Bank (GIB) is predicted to sell $500 million in five-year bonds and has received around $1.2 billion in orders for the debt sale, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The lender, which is 97.2% indirectly owned by …
Banking and Finance
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15 September 02:04 PM Egypt's FRA studies offer to acquire AUB Egypt
Cairo – Mubasher: Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) said an optional purchase offer draft was submitted by Ahli United Bank – Bahrain (AUB Bahrain) and an Egyptian investment firm to invest on the shares of Ahli United Bank - Egypt (AUB …
Mergers and Acquisitions
The BBK would also acquire specific assets of IB Capital,
14 September 03:56 PM BBK, Ithmaar Holding pen acquisition plans agreement
Mubasher: Bahrain and Kuwait Bank (BBK) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ithmaar Holding, the parent of Ithmaar Bank, for a potential acquisition of Ithmaar Bank’s Bahrain operations. Under the MoU, the BBK would also …
Banking and Finance
The USD registered EGP 15.72 for buying at NBE and ALEXBANK
10 September 03:10 PM EGP rises against USD to highest level since mid-May
Cairo – Mubasher: The Egyptian pound exchange rate rose against the US dollar at local banks on Thursday, hitting its highest level since mid-May. The US dollar registered EGP 15.72 for buying and EGP 15.92 for selling, according to data by the …
Banking and Finance
Bank ABC is competing with Emirates NBD to acquire Blom Bank Egypt
9 September 12:26 PM Bahraini lender ABC in talks to acquire Blom Bank Egypt
Mubasher: Arab Banking Corporation (Bank ABC), listed on Bahrain Bourse, is in talks with Lebanon's Blom Bank to acquire its subsidiary in Egypt. The negotiations are still at early stages and “there is no certainty that any transaction will be …
Banking and Finance
The shares of Khaleeji Commercial Bank will be transferred from DFM
2 September 04:06 PM Khaleeji Commercial Bank to transfer shares to Bahrain Bourse
Mubasher: The shares of Khaleeji Commercial Bank will be transferred from the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) to Bahrain Bourse upon the completion of the settlement on 2 September. This move will enable the shareholders to trade the bank's shares at …
Management Decisions
The acquisition is subject to the approvals of shareholders
26 August 03:50 PM Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait considers acquiring Ithmaar Bank
Mubasher: The Bahrain-based Ithmaar Holding, listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Boursa Kuwait, and Bahrain Bourse, has held initial talks about the plan of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) to acquire its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ithmaar …
Banking and Finance
The USD registered EGP 15.85 for buying at AAIB and EG Bank
24 August 04:26 PM EGP rises against USD to highest level since May
Cairo – Mubasher: The Egyptian pound exchange rate continued to increase against the US dollar at local banks on Monday, hitting its highest level in more than 12 weeks. The USD exchange rate declined to EGP 15.83 for buying and EGP 15.93 for …
Macroeconomics
For an enterprise system stability is more important than functionality
16 August 12:42 PM How a startup application can be a modern enterprise system?
By: Marina Awadallah Cairo - Mubasher: As the world is rapidly moving into digital transformation, scaling businesses from startups to an enterprise that facilitates the exchange of data is necessary for their growth and their operations’ …
Event
How the pandemic changed the e-payments outlook in MENA?
12 August 07:27 PM The future of e-payment solutions after COVID-19
By: Moslem Ali Cairo – Mubasher: “Stay Home” is a global call that spread across the world over the past months, signalling not only a new public policy and a health precaution against an infectious disease but a turning point in how markets …
Macroeconomics
The Sukuk aims to reinforce the bank's capital
5 August 03:50 PM Khaleeji Commercial Bank finalises $159m Sukuk issuance
Dubai - Mubasher: Khaleeji Commercial Bank has closed $159 million Sukuk issuance fully covered by GFH Financial Group as the sole subscriber, according to a press release on Wednesday. Issued following the approval of regulatory authorities and …
Sukuk and Islamic Finance
The transaction will significantly strengthen the lender’s financial position
3 August 09:31 AM Khaleeji Commercial Bank issues $159m Sukuk
Dubai - Mubasher: Khaleeji Commercial Bank has successfully issued Sukuk worth $159 million, subject to approvals from regulatory authorities and the extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Shareholders supported the bank to issue Additional Tier 1 …
Sukuk and Islamic Finance
The USD declined to EGP 15.09 for purchasing at AAIB
13 July 02:08 PM EGP rises against USD at local banks on Monday
Cairo – Mubasher: The US dollar exchange rate slid against the Egyptian pound at seven local banks on Monday. The greenback fell to EGP 15.89 for buying and EGP 15.99 for selling at Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Suez Canal Bank. …
Macroeconomics
GCC banks' interest income is expected to decline this year
6 July 11:57 AM GCC banks to witness lower profits in 2020 amid COVID-19
Mubasher: The profits of banks in GCC countries will decrease in 2020 due to the economic contraction amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lower oil prices, Moody's Investors Service said in a report on Monday. Moody's referred that …
Banking and Finance
The greenback slid to EGP 16.08 for buying at ALEXBANK and Suez Canal Bank
30 June 04:01 PM USD falls against EGP at local banks on Tuesday
Cairo – Mubasher: The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound fell by about EGP 0.02 at local banks on Tuesday. The greenback slid to EGP 16.08 for buying and EGP 16.18 for selling at ALEXBANK and Suez Canal Bank. Meanwhile, the USD …
Currencies
Mansour Group, from Egypt, came in first place
28 June 03:24 PM Top 100 Arab family businesses include 36 Saudi firms - Forbes
Mubasher: Saudi Arabia has dominated this year’s Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses, which are seen as the backbone of the region's economy. Saudi Arabia came in the lead with 36 family businesses, followed by the UAE with 21 …
Macroeconomics
Careem will benefit from Visa's real-time push payment solution
28 June 01:45 PM Careem partners with Visa to promote cashless payments
UAE - Mubasher: Careem and Visa have inked a partnership agreement to boost cashless payments and digital financial inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa region, according to a press release on Sunday. Under the partnership, Visa …
Banking and Finance
The acquisition is in line with the growing fintech sector
11 June 01:06 PM TPAY Mobile acquires Payguru
Mubasher: TPAY MOBILE, a leading mobile payment enabler in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), announced that it has fully acquired Payguru, one of the region's leading payment service providers. Subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition will …
Banking and Finance
The greenback advanced to EGP 16.17 for buying at AAIB
7 June 04:11 PM EGP slides to lowest level against USD since October 2019
By: Heba El-Kordy Cairo – Mubasher: The Egyptian pound exchange rate continued its declining trend against the US dollar, nearing the lowest level since 21 October 2019, according to data compiled by Mubasher. For the second week in a row, the USD …
Currencies
The USD went up to EGP 15.86 for buying at NBE
1 June 01:15 PM USD almost hits EGP 16 at local banks on Monday
Cairo – Mubasher: The US dollar continued to increase against the Egyptian pound during early trading at local banks on Monday, almost hitting EGP 16 for the first time in five months. The USD went up to EGP 15.86 for purchasing and EGP 15.96 for …
Banking and Finance
Saudi Aramco is currently the most profitable company worldwide
26 May 11:02 AM World's top 2,000 list includes 40 Arab companies; Aramco ranked 5th
By: Amal A. Wahaab Mubasher: This year's Forbes Global 2000 list saw the inclusion of 40 companies from the Arab world in the magazine's ranking of the world's top 2,000 companies, based on assets, profits, revenues, and market value.  Oil giant …
Banking and Finance