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Published on Oct 17, 2026

Boursa Kuwait wins Arab Federation of Capital Markets award for highest turnover ratio in 2025

Recognition reflects trading activity in Kuwaiti market relative to its capitalization in 2025 •. The award adds to Boursa Kuwait’s track record of recognition for its continued efforts to develop the market and enhance its efficiency and depth •. Boursa …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

KFH wins ‘World’s Best Islamic Bank’ award for 2026 from Global Finance

Global recognition at awards ceremony held on sidelines of IMF meetings in Bangkok KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group has been crowned with 7 prestigious awards by the international magazine Global Finance as part of the 19th annual awards for the …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

NBK named Kuwait’s Best Bank for 2026 by Global Finance

•A testament to NBK’s exceptional performance and leadership in Kuwait’s banking sector •Evaluation criteria span financial performance, growth in assets, geographic reach, innovation and meeting customer needs KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) was …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

IRU refers 3 insurance brokers to probe, warns 4 companies

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17: The Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) announced that it had referred three insurance brokerage firms to the Public Prosecution to initiate legal proceedings over suspected violations, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The unit also warned four …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Health insurance revenue jumps on foreigners’ fees

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17: The general budget report for the current fiscal year revealed that the estimated revenues from health insurance, which is categorized under the ‘social contributions’ item in the budget, reached KD312 million. This is an increase of …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Oman’s foreign direct investment rises 6.4% to RO32.2 billion at end of Q2

MUSCAT : Foreign direct investment in Oman rose 6.4% year on year to RO32.2114 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2026, with oil and gas extraction attracting the largest share, preliminary official data showed. Investment inflows during the …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Women & the Economy Conference opens under patronage of minister

KUWAIT: Lei Wa Lakom, a Kuwait-based nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering individuals through financial awareness, knowledge-sharing and community development announced the opening of the inaugural Women & the Economy Conference at the Grand …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Alghanim Industries announces Board of Directors chaired by Kutayba Y Alghanim

KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the region’s largest privately owned companies, has announced the formation of its Board of Directors, chaired by Kutayba Y Alghanim, Executive Chairman of the Group. The move is part of the …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

NBK reinforces its leadership in attracting talent at Watheefti

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its participation in Watheefti 2026, Kuwait’s largest private-sector career fair, held from October 15 to 17 at The Arena Kuwait, with the participation of numerous leading institutions, companies and …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Pig butchering scam: San Francisco, California retiree Adan Look loses $500,000 in pig butcher scam, then falls for the ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- 7 On Your Side with our San Francisco sister station previously reported about a retiree who lost his life savings to a cruel scam known as "pig butchering." The man, a retired city gardener, thought he was starting a new life …

Source: WABC ABC 7 - New York - Neutral
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Burgan Bank reaffirms commitment to national talent at Watheefti 2026

Bank engages with Kuwait’s aspiring professionals, showcases its workplace culture KUWAIT: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to investing in national talent and supporting the development of Kuwait’s workforce, Burgan Bank concluded its …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Gulf financial buffers face test amid turmoil

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17, (Agencies): Kuwait has welcomed a presidential statement by UN Security Council members condemning the continued and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry condemned attacks on civilians, …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Oct 17, 2026

KIB concludes successful Auto World Show participation and strong launch of ‘DriveNow’ app

The official launch of the new digital app, 'DriveNow'. Officials pose for a group photo. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) successfully concluded its participation in Auto World Show, which drew strong public turnout and broad …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Researchers in the MBA program at Arabian Gulf University examine the challenges affecting the growth and sustainability ...

Researchers in the MBA program at Arabian Gulf University examined the challenges affecting the growth and sustainability of startups in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region through case studies covering Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, as part of …

Source: bizbahrain - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 16, 2026

IMF, World Bank annual meetings open in Bangkok with Kuwait taking part

BANGKOK: The plenary session of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group annual meetings opened in Bangkok on Friday, with Kuwait taking part. The session is discussing economic and technological priorities for rebuilding global financial …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 16, 2026

Kuwait’s TGA Eyes Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Investments in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, October 16, 2026 — Tanmia Global Strategic Development Advisory (TGA), a Kuwaiti state-owned enterprise, is actively seeking investment and project development opportunities in Cambodia across oil and gas, renewable energy, and green …

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 17, 2026

BAB Hosts Bahrain Banks Reception in Bangkok to Advance International Financial Cooperation

The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) hosted its annual reception for Bahraini banks at Dusit Thani Bangkok, attended by H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; H.E. Khalid Ebrahim Humaidan, Governor of the …

Source: bizbahrain - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Brazil's Santa Catarina Hosts Arab Ambassadors

(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Ambassadors from Arab countries with diplomatic representation in Brazil visited Santa Catarina state this week to discuss expanding ties beyond trade to include logistics, know-how exports, cooperation …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Oman FDI stock tops RO 32 billion

MUSCAT: Oman’s foreign direct investment stock rose 6.4 per cent year on year to RO 32.21 billion at the end of June 2026, with oil and gas extraction retaining the largest share, preliminary official data showed. The National Centre for Statistics and …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 13:08 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Better Home & Finance Holding Company Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) between March 13, 2026 and May 7, 2026, inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

Dollar Bureau Named Best Financial Advisor in Singapore Across Leading Websites

Dollar Bureau Takes #1 Spot in Singapore Financial Advisor Ranking, With Five Top-3 Placements Across Third-Party Websites SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dollar Bureau has been ranked across multiple third-party …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

Plugsic Launches Crisis Simulator to Stress-Test Market-Neutral Strategies

Interactive research tool enables self-directed allocators to model basis arbitrage mechanics and capital preservation across historical liquidity shocks. NY, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plugsic, a financial technology …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

KT Cap Consulting Announces Strategic Educational Alliance Between Scholar Base Academy and UA-Tech to Advance STEM

A cross-border collaboration to inspire innovation, creativity and future-ready learning among students SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KT Cap Consulting (KTCC), a Singapore-based consulting firm, is pleased to …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Press Release: Guyana secures upgrade in OECD country risk classification

–Major signal of confidence in Guyanese economy –says Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has upgraded Guyana’s country risk classification …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

Washington Is Backing a $5 Billion Plan to Squeeze More Power Out of Old Wires. Elon Musk Is Skipping the Wires.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America is running short on power. So Washington is trying to squeeze more out of the power lines it already has. The Energy Department is putting $1.9 billion into 31 grid projects across 26 states. Add …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

E.F. Hutton & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to Two Texas Presidents on Convenience Retail, Fuel Distribution and Real ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.F. Hutton & Co. (“E.F. Hutton”), a full-service investment bank and broker-dealer headquartered in New York City, today announced that it is serving as financial advisor to Two Texas Presidents, the Austin- …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Provides Update on Liquidation Activities

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ARI) today provided an update on its ongoing liquidation activities, including updates regarding the anticipated timing of delisting from the New …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

KT Cap Consulting Announces Strategic Educational Alliance Between Scholar Base Academy and UA-Tech to Advance STEM

A cross-border collaboration to inspire innovation, creativity and future-ready learning among students SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KT Cap Consulting (KTCC), a Singapore-based consulting firm, is pleased to …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

Plugsic Launches Crisis Simulator to Stress-Test Market-Neutral Strategies

Interactive research tool enables self-directed allocators to model basis arbitrage mechanics and capital preservation across historical liquidity shocks. NY, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plugsic, a financial technology …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Monetize360: AI Factory Monetization Now Available on NVIDIA DSX Air

From Time-to-First-Token to Time-to-Revenue, Monetize360 helps AI infrastructure providers package, price, meter and monetize their AI factories. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Monetize360, an AI-native …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: Seniors Can Find a Local Agent for a Free Plan and Rate Check-Up

Medicare Agents Helpline connects seniors with licensed local agents who can compare current plan costs and coverage before the December 7 deadline. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare's Annual …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 07:45 GMT

AI Commission System Expands AI-Powered Platform Designed to Simplify Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI Commission System has announced the expansion of its online educational and technology platform. The updated system integrates artificial intelligence tools with structured …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

Dollar Bureau Named Best Financial Advisor in Singapore Across Leading Websites

Dollar Bureau Takes #1 Spot in Singapore Financial Advisor Ranking, With Five Top-3 Placements Across Third-Party Websites SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dollar Bureau has been ranked across multiple third-party …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

7 Key Mid-Term Positions That Identify Candidates Who Support The Construction Industry

Politicians' positions on infrastructure funding, labor laws, regulatory policies, taxation, investment, etc. can potentially impact the construction industry. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Modernize Software Pairs Generative AI With Deterministic Code Translation for Mission-Critical COBOL Modernization

Austin-based division of Semantic Designs combines AI-assisted analysis with its DMS symbolic-AI engine to deliver verifiable, repeatable legacy code migration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modernize Software …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:34 GMT

StarCompliance Launches 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study Webinar Series With AI in Compliance Session

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StarCompliance has published key takeaways from AI in Compliance: From Potential to Operational Impact, the first session in its three-part 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 19:08 GMT

Jackson Hole Retreat in Exclusive Teton Pines Pending Sale for $5.654M in Just 35 Days via Concierge Auctions

Teton Pines residence surrounded by protected open space is pending sale in cooperation with Engel & Völkers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions today announced that a rare, private …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

Salesforce Managed Services: VALiNTRY360 Introduces Seven-Pillar Performance Framework

Framework helps organizations measure CRM support efficiency, data quality, automation reliability, technical debt, and Agentforce readiness. WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Salesforce managed services …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:44 GMT

NMSDC’s Annual Conference Spotlights the Next Generation of Talent, Capital, Commerce During Los Angeles Conference

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** From Future CEOs to Business Deals in the Making: NMSDC’s Annual Conference Spotlights the Next Generation of Talent, Capital, Commerce At a …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Pulse Technology offers webinar on robotics in the workplace, November 5, at 11 a.m. ET

Myth vs. reality of robotics: come and learn! SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robots are becoming a popular part of the workforce, and there is a lot more to robotics than you might initially think. Pulse …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:35 GMT

FlexM Secures Series A Funding to Scale Global Payments Platform

Strategic investment from Singapore-based 24 Hermes VCC funds FlexM's next growth phase as it expands its payment infrastructure across four international hubs. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlexM …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Constella Intelligence and Aquila Deep Intel Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Cyber Threat Intelligence

The partnership combines Constella Intelligence's extensive cyber intelligence data assets with Aquila Deep Intel's regional expertise. LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Constella Intelligence, a global leader …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Next Edge Alliance Launches AI Driven Private Capital Platform Backed by $100 Billion in Collective Investor Experience

Built for entrepreneurs seeking strategic capital and investors seeking smarter deal flow through AI enhanced diligence and collective expertise. SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Edge Alliance today …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

2026 Noble Technology Awards Announces Season 2 Winners Advancing the Future of Global Technology

The Noble Technology Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), has announced the winners of its 2026 Season 2 competition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Noble Technology Awards, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Omni‑53 Opens Credit Union Intelligence to ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot Through MCP

Credit union leaders can query NCUA call report data and peer benchmarks from the AI assistant they already use. See it live at Money20/20 USA and REACH 2026. NEW MARKET, VA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coeus …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

Kobalt Labs Names Banking Veteran Paul Gallagher to Expand Bank Partnerships

Thirty-year banking operator and risk executive joins as Kobalt expands its risk and compliance platform across financial institutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kobalt Labs, the AI-native risk and …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Investor Share of Home Purchases Drops to 27% in Q2 2026, BatchData Reports

Institutional Investors Continue 10-Quarter Sell-Off of Properties as Investor Purchases Fall 22% Year Over Year PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Real estate investor purchases declined on an annual basis for …

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