101 Top Arab World Banking Companies and Startups

May 12, 2022

This article showcases our top picks for the best Arab World based Banking companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Banking industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Arab World Banking Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

African Development Bank

African Development Bank

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African Development Bank operates as a multilateral development finance institution in Africa.

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MENA’s first and largest regulated Open Banking platform (AISP & PISP) that connects a regional network of banks and FinTechs via API.

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stc pay

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First licensed fintech company in Kingdom by SAMA, the largest digital wallet in the MEMA, and the first Saudi fintech unicorn startup

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National Bank of Egypt

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National Bank of Egypt is a commercial bank that provides financial products and services.

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Fawry

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Fawry is a pioneering Electronic Payment Network, offering financial services to consumers and businesses

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NymCard

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NymCard is a cloud-based issuer processor enabling financial institutions to build virtual and plastic card programs for their customers.

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NOW Money

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NOW Money uses mobile banking technology to bring accounts and remittance to the unbanked population of the Middle East.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

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FAB is the bank and financial institution that offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions.

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank offers personal and business banking services to the customers.

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Souqalmal

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Souqalmal is the leading financial comparison site in the Middle East with operations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE.

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Bank Of Africa

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Bank of Africa offers banking products for individuals, professionals, Moroccans living abroad.

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Telda

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Telda is the easiest and fastest way to send, spend and save money.

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QNB Group

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QNB Group is a government-owned commercial bank in Qatar.

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Commercial International Bank

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CIB is a financial service company that strives to provide superior financial solutions to meet all customers’ needs.

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MNT-Halan

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MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company.

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GFH Financial Group

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GFH is a dynamic financial investment group with a clear vision to develop a high growth.

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Bank Muscat

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Bank Muscat is the leading financial services.

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Doha Bank

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Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in the State of Qatar.

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African Export-Import Bank

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) finances and promotes intra- and extra-African trade.

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National Bank of Kuwait

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The first indigenous bank and the first shareholding company in the entire Gulf region.

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Dayra

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Dayra empowers companies to offer financial services to their unbanked gig-workers and customers.

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Xpence

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Xpence is the MENAP region’s first smart business spend platform for freelancers, startups, SMEs, and corporates.

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Clearly

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Clearly is a digital bank in the Middle East.

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Qatar National Bank Alahli

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Qatar National Bank Alahli is an Egyptian financial organization that offers investment and commercial banking services.

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BankDhofar

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BankDhofar, the best bank for you

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Housing Bank for Trade and Finance

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Housing Bank for Trade and Finance a public shareholding limited company with a capital amounting to half a million JD.

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FinFirst Capital

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The”” SuperApp for everything finance and money.

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Solfeh

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Solfeh is a FinTech micro-lending platform, providing same-day emergency cash advancements to salaried employees.

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Credit Libanais

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Credit Libanais provides various banking products and services.

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Vapulus

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Vapulus simplifies online shopping experiences and increases conversion rates.

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Bankonus.com

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We provide you with free and unbiased comparison of banks, insurance policies, credit cards, loans and much more.

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Mashreq Bank

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Mashreq is a banking and financial services platform.

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Codebase Technologies

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One of the world’s fastest-growing fintechs with a vision “to disrupt the way technology is utilized, for a greater purpose.”

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DepositBook

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DepositBook is an online platform and an open banking network which connects Banks and Depositors globally.

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Gocash

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GoCash enables every shop in the neighborhood to act as a “virtual ATM” using just a smartphone or its POS-system.

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Qatar Investment Authority

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Qatar Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund that protects and grows Qatar’s financial assets and to diversify the economy.​

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Sanabil

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Sanabil Investments is a sovereign wealth fund specializing in direct and fund of funds investments.

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Khaleeji Commercial Bank

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Khaleeji Commercial Bank is a commercial bank institution and financial services handler.

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Maliyya

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Maliyya is a global sharia compliant P2P financing & investing platform.

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Alwakalat

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Explore the Automotive World

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Compareha

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Compareha is a comparison site for financial products based in Cairo, Egypt.

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National Bank of Abu Dhabi

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NBAD was Abu Dhabi’s first local bank and has played a formative role in building the country’s financial system.

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Qatar Development Bank

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Qatar Development Bank is a Banking and Financial Sector.

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Tweeq

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Tweeq is offering a a feature-rich spending account for modern individuals and SME’s with a user first approach.

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National Commercial Bank

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National Commercial Bank offers solutions specifically designed for personal and business needs.

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Kingdom Holding Company

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Kingdom Holding Company is one of the world’s premier international investment companies.

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Ahli United Bank

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Ahli United Bank offers global fund management and life insurance services.

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Forus Financial

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Marketplace, AI, Lending, Investments, Financing, Artificial Intelligence

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Commercial Bank Of Qatar

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Commercial Bank Of Qatar engages in conventional banking, brokerage services, and credit card businesses.

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Amwalcom

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Matching people looking for financial products with the financial institutes; providing the latter with validated leads & analytics

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Qatar International Islamic Bank

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Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.S.C) engages in banking, financing, and investing activities.

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Banque du Caire

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Banque du Caire is a banking company that specializes in providing BDC online banking, phone banking, and mobile banking app.

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Riyad Bank

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Riyad Bank is an arabic financial institution for businesses and individuals.

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Bankiom

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Bankiom is a digital bank for millennials and mobile natives.

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Savii – Banking for Teens

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The first neobank for teens in the GCC

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Neo Technologies

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Neo Technologies is a UAE based, leading technology services company focused on digital wealth management solutions in the MENA region.

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Wamda

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Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout the MENA region by joining Wamda Capital and the leading knowledge platform in MENA

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Splintr

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Splintr is the first Buy Now Pay Later company in the GCC region, offering customers multiple payment options at the point of checkout.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is an Islamic bank based in Abu Dhabi city, in the United Arab Emirates.

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Salaam African Bank

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Salaam African Bank is a providers of financial products and services in the East African region.

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SFM Corporate Services

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SFM is a corporate and trust service provider that offers incorporation services.

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Commercial Bank of Dubai

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Commercial Bank of Dubai is registered as Public Shareholding Company. The bank has developed its very own mobile banking app for iOS to

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Xpress Money

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Xpress Money is the world’s fastest growing instant money transfer brand with its simple, fast, safe money transfers!

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SUISSE BANK PLC

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SUISSE BANK offers private and corporate digital bank accounts, blockchain banking and trade finance.

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Bank AlBilad

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Bank AlBilad provides solutions in multiple segments including retail banking, business products, investment, and international remittance.

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Palestine Islamic Bank

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Palestine Islamic Bank is engaged in banking, financial, and trade services in Palestine.

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Masraf Al Rayan

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Masraf Al Rayan focuses in supervising, protecting, and growing the assets of customers and shareholders.

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Universal Exchange Center

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Universal Exchange Center offers swift transfer, currency operation, demand drafts, remittance operation and salary administration services.

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International Turnkey Systems

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International Turnkey Systems is a leading provider of cutting-edge integrated information technology solutions.

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Samba Financial Group

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Samba Financial Group is a multinational banking firm that offers a range of financial solutions.

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National Bank of Fujairah

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NBF has a long established reputation for excellence in the areas of corporate and commercial banking, trade finance and treasury.

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Alawwal Bank

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Alawwal Bank specializes in providing banking and investment services.

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Kuwait Finance

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Kuwait Finance House is considered a pioneer in the banking phenomenon known as Islamic Finance or Shari’a Compliant Banking.

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Sharjah Islamic Bank

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Sharjah Islamic Bank’s reputation and continued success has been built by providing customers with unparalleled levels of service.

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Bank Nizwa

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Bank Nizwa offers customers a quality banking experience with its banking systems and software.

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MashreqNeo

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MashreqNeo provides digital banking services for the day-to-day needs.

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Banque Saudi Fransi

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Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) is a Saudi Arabian Joint Stock Company.

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Al Rajhi Capital

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Al Rajhi Capital is a financial and banking services company that specializes in brokerage, asset and investment management services.

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Emirates Investment Bank

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Emirates Investment Bank is an independent private bank, offering tailor-made banking and investment services to a select client base.

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Arab African International Bank

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Arab African International Bank provides banking, credit cards, payroll, corporate finance and wealth management services.

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Banque de l’Agriculture et du Developpement Rural

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Banque de l’Agriculture et du Developpement Rural provides banking and financial services to its customers.

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FINMAAL

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Finmaal is a fintech venture on a mission to simplify financial products for making people lives easier.

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Bank ABC

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Bank ABC is licensed as a conventional wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

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Attijariwafa bank

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Attijariwafa bank performs traditional banking for professionals, individuals and Moroccans living abroad.

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Capital Bank of Jordan

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Capital Bank of Jordan is a Financial Institutions.

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CIH BANK

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CIH BANK is a Moroccan bank that offers retail banking services.

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Emirates Islamic

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A leading Islamic financial services institution with a core platform in retail banking and a strong commercial banking franchise.

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CNS

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CNS deals with innovations and technology in areas like digital banking, cybersecurity, cloud, IT, data and analytics.

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Gulf Bank Algeria

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Gulf Bank Algeria offers financial products and services for companies, professionals and individuals .

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RAKBANK

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The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic banks in the UAE.

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Dukhan Bank

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Dukhan Bank is Qatar’s retail Bank provides savings accounts, current bank accounts.

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Qatar Islamic Bank

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Qatar Islamic Bank is an Islamic financial institution that operates under the supervision of the Shari’a board.

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Path Solutions

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A global provider of technology solutions, consulting services and outsourcing addressing the finance industry.

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Banque Extérieure d’Algérie

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Banque Extérieure d’Algérie is a commercial bank that offers banking services to private and corporate clients in Algeria.

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The Saudi Investment Bank

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The Saudi Investment Bank is a joint stock company that provides wholesale, retail, and commercial banking products and services.

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Axe FinanceAxe Finance

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Axe Finance provides Credit Process Automation solutions and consulting in the Banking IT and Risk domains.

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CBK

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CBK financial institutions in Kuwait that provide innovative financial and investment solutions.

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Samarra Inc

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Samarra, the application for all things money.

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Al Baraka Banking Group

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Al Baraka Banking Group is a Bahrain Joint Stock Company licensed as an Islamic wholesale bank by Central Bank of Bahrain.

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Adeem Capital

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Adeem Capital offers a broad range of asset and wealth management, investment banking, corporate finance and advisory services.

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Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates

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Central Bank of United Arab Emirates formulates and implements the monetary policy monetary stability.

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