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Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Ways of digital banking in Middle East

More than 465 fintech companies are reportedly operating in the Middle East.
  • Banking that is done through the digital platform without any paperwork is referred to as digital banking.
  • Increased efficiency, cost reduction and increased accuracy are some of the advantages of digital banking.

Banking that is done through the digital platform without any paperwork is referred to as digital banking. Simply put, digital banking means the availability of banking services online.

It involves the automation of traditional banking services and substitutes the bank’s physical presence with an everlasting online presence, eliminating a consumer’s need to visit a branch.

Increased efficiency, cost reduction and increased accuracy are some of its advantages. Digital banking is picking up in the Middle East, although it lags behind the western nations.

TRENDS takes a look at the types of digital banks in the Middle East.