Tunisia’s BTS opened TND20 million credit line for date farmers
Tunisia’s BTS opened a TND20 million seasonal credit line for small date farmers, offering fixed-rate loans without collateral or own contribution across four southern governorates.
Egypt’s central bank barred credit for consumer-finance precious-metals purchases nationwide
The Central Bank of Egypt told banks not to grant, renew or use credit facilities for consumer-finance transactions involving gold and other precious metals, extending a September regulatory ban.
ADIB set November timetable for AED1.75 billion UAE rights issue
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank set 10-24 November subscription dates for its AED1.75 billion rights issue, after securing regulatory approvals for up to 106.4 million new shares in total.
Egypt recorded $2.8 billion balance-of-payments surplus in latest fiscal year
Egypt’s overall balance of payments shifted to a $2.8 billion surplus in 2025/26 from a $2.1 billion deficit, while capital and financial inflows rose to $23.2 billion.
Banque Misr signed EGP10 billion property financing facility in Egypt
Banque Misr signed an EGP10 billion facility of up to eight years for Founders Real Estate Marketing, supporting asset acquisition and project costs in western Cairo.
Türkiye Wealth Fund signed transfer deals for two participation banks
Türkiye Wealth Fund signed agreements to transfer Ziraat Katılım and Halk Katılım shares into a common holding company, with completion planned by year-end after regulatory processes.
QNB closed $2.5 billion syndicated facility backed by 25 banks
QNB closed a $2.5 billion senior unsecured syndicated term facility after commitments from 25 banks made the transaction twice oversubscribed, including $1.25 billion from nine Asian lenders.
Bank of Algeria tightened reporting rules for banks and payment providers
The Bank of Algeria issued three instructions requiring periodic digital reporting from banks, financial institutions and payment providers, with submissions due within 15 calendar days.
Bank NXT signed EGP2.1 billion facility for Egypt automotive expansion
Bank NXT signed an EGP2.1 billion credit facility with Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Investments to fund automotive-factory expansion and construction of a new paint plant in Egypt.
QNB Egypt increased nine-month profit 26.3% to EGP28.05 billion as lending grew
QNB Egypt’s consolidated net profit rose 26.3% to EGP28.05 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while customer deposits climbed 22% to about EGP952 billion.
Banque du Caire announced proposed 30% Egypt listing for November
Banque du Caire announced plans to sell a 30% stake through 4.575 billion existing shares, with subscriptions expected in late October and trading in November, subject to approvals.
QNB increased nine-month profit as Qatar lending and revenue grew
QNB increased nine-month net profit by 4% to QAR13.3 billion as operating income and lending grew, while its non-performing loan ratio stood at 2.7% in September.