What will you learn?

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Investment opportunities

The GCC banking sector stands out globally for its “exceptionally high ROE,” McKinsey writes. Find out why and learn how to seize the opportunity.

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The tech driving change

From digital onboarding to open banking, discover the innovations that are fuelling the GCC’s rise towards the top tier of international financial services.

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World-class case studies

Insights into the pioneers reshaping fintech and digital banking in the region, combining cutting-edge approaches with respect for tradition.

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Visions for the future

Take a deep dive into truly visionary government-backed transformation plans such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 or UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025.

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Resilience strategies
Learn how the nations of the GCC are keeping inflation low and pushing forward sustainability initiatives to create a green future across the region.
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Transformation and innovation

Explore the regulatory sandboxes and pioneering institutions that are accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and revolutionizing customer experiences.

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Take a deep dive into the future of the GCC

Growth in the GCC

The World Bank’s Spring 2024 Gulf Economic Update offers an optimistic outlook for the region, forecasting a growth rate of 4.7% in 2025, a significant increase from its previous estimate of 3.8%. With a youthful demographic demanding cutting-edge digital banking services, financial institutions committed to innovation, and supportive governments working hard to create an environment for growth, the scene is set for a dramatic regional transformation. Prepare to join the GCC fintech and financial services revolution today. 

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The numbers

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GCC banks are more profitable than their peers in developed (and many emerging) markets, and they are still growing rapidly. [...] Over time, an evolving regulatory environment marked by greater openness, new frameworks for innovation, and measures to improve the ease of doing business will likely create additional opportunities for the sector.

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An increasingly competitive market

Prepare to compete in the GCC with our briefing on the future of digital banking across all its nations. Discover the big ideas reshaping financial services, the policies nurturing an inventive ecosystem, and much more by reading our report today. 

 

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