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Proposed trade name change supports the Group’s regional banking proposition, with an increased focus on Islamic financing, wholesale banking and cross-market client needs Sheikh Abdullah Nasser Al-Sabah: Our strategy is to build a stronger, more integrated banking group anchored by our core franchise in Kuwait, while diversifying our financial solutions to include Islamic financing Tony Daher: We are creating a more connected platform capable of serving clients whose needs increasingly ex…

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The oath-taking ceremony of the Regional Management Committee (RMC) members and office bearers of the World Memon Organisation (WMO) Pakistan Chapter for the term 2026–2029 was held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Sapphire Hall, Karachi Gymkhana. The oath was administered by Mr. Farooq Ahmed Poonawala, Election Commissioner of the World … The post WMO Pakistan Chapter Swears In New Leadership for 2026–2029 appeared first on Biz Today.

Kuwait, 13 July 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) concluded its participation in Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East 2026, a leading regional platform for banking, investment, and capital market leaders. The event took place on 23 and 24 June 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre in Dubai, bringing together more than 2,000 senior decision-makers, investors, government representatives, corporates, financial institutions, and service providers from across the world. The Bank’s participation reaffirms its leading position among financial and banking institutions that actively contribute to supporting the development of ca

SHARJAH: In a move that reflects the growing confidence of leading global industrial groups in Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, Shyam Middle East FZC, part of India’s Shyam Steel Group, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, with an initial investment of AED 60 million. The project marks Shyam Steel Group’s first … The post Shyam Steel Group Establishes Its First International Manufacturing Facility Outside India at Hamriyah Free Zone appeared first on Biz Today.

In-depth perspectives on global and regional developments shaping capital markets and investment decision-making Kuwait, 27 January 2026: Burgan Bank and Kamco Invest confirmed their readiness to host the third edition of their annual Investment Conference, scheduled to take place on Monday 2 February 2026 at The St. Regis Kuwait under the theme “Insights & Strategies Shaping Opportunities”. Building on the previous editions’ success, which firmly established the event as a leading investment forum in Kuwait and the region, the conference is set to convene thought leaders, global asset managers, and regional industry

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 January 2026: IQOS, one of the leading brands of smoke-free products, in partnership with Vogue Arabia and the Italian design house Seletti, has launched the Creators of Craft Design Challenge, an innovative initiative aimed to empower and inspire designers in the Middle East to create a unique accessory for the IQOS device that reflects the spirit of local craftsmanship from a contemporary and innovative perspective. This challenge offers a unique platform that combines technology, art, and design to encourage designers to express their cultural and creative identity through designs that blend authenticity

Kuwait City, 3rd December 2025: Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) concluded the activities of its Credit Conference “Empowering Vision, Enabling Decision”, held in Kuwait with the participation of members of the Arab Committee on Credit Information under the Arab Monetary Fund. The event brought together representatives from Arab central banks, chief executives of regional credit bureaus, and senior leaders from the finance, technology, telecommunications, and real estate sectors. The significant attendance underscored the importance of credit information systems and their pivotal role in supporting financial s