The National Bank of Bahrain's chief executive Jean-Christophe Durand discusses key recent developments for the country and its banking sector.

Middle Eastern fintechs and neobanks are attracting investment from overseas, as the wave of mega-mergers among the region’s largest lenders grinds to a halt.

Lenders in the Gulf Co-operation Council continue to drive the rise in Islamic finance, as shown by The Banker's most recent ranking, with government spending and mortgage growth set to further boost growth in 2022.

Higher oil prices and a successful vaccination programme have eased pressure on Bahrain's economy. However, as Kit Gillet reports, questions remain about whether the country can meet its deficit reduction targets. 

After being hit hard in the early days of the pandemic, Bahraini lenders are cautiously optimistic about growth prospects for 2022.

Protected from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic by the central bank, UAE's stable banking sector faces asset quality challenges and profitability pressures. Is further M&A on the cards?

On the runway to launch, the CEO of the UAE's new digital-only bank talks about its plans to attract customers in a competitive market.

Already one of the most dynamic economies in the Middle East, the UAE is continuing to pass bold reforms to attract investment and talent from around the world.

Abu Dhabi's goals will be realised through pivoting the economy towards technologies and new economic sectors, says the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered's regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East, speaks to John Everington about the outlook for GCC economies in 2022, oil market predictions, and the Middle East's growing trade links with Asia.