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Solid quarter for UAE banks
Both lenders’ overlays — made after the conflict — eased in 2Q 2026
Mashreq says Bahrain's banking sector sailed through the war smoothly — and it's betting on the kingdom's long game
Bahrain’s fiscal environment remains challenging, and the war has added to the complexity — but for banks with the specialization…
THIS MORNING: AE’s LNG ambitions face a tough negotiating environment + UAE’s USD 1.4 tn US pledge steams ahead
Etihad Rail is bringing two Abu Dhabi stations online earlier than expected
CBD reports strong 2Q earnings + du remains resilient
Operating income slipped 0.6% y-o-y to AED 1.44 bn in 2Q
AI can flag the fraud. The bank still has to own the call.
AI fraud defense is becoming a fixed cost of modern banking. Across the region, financial institutions are using AI systems…
THIS MORNING: CBUAE sells AED 11.6 bn M-bills + Emirates says no thanks to Boeing
Air France delays Dubai and Riyadh flight return
THIS MORNING: Economists pencil in a bigger contraction for GCC economies + Dana Gas shuts down main facilities at Khor Mor
Plus: The UAE generated over half of MENA investment banking fees in 1H
Deutsche Bank expands Dubai private banking team with Standard Chartered hires
The move comes as part of a broader Gulf build-out
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