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  • [Middle East] Key Regulatory Updates on GCC Finance and Security

    [Middle East] Key Regulatory Updates on GCC Finance and Security
    Feb 23 2026

    This episode covers regulatory updates in Vulnerability, GCC, Capital Market Authority, Ramadan, Cash Center Management.

    The Kingdom of Bahrain recently hosted the 86th GCC Central Bank Governors meeting, focusing on fintech innovation, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering collaboration.

    Saudi Arabia's Central Bank (SAMA) opened a public consultation on draft rules regulating cash center management to enhance operational controls.

    Capital Market Authority approvals for significant capital increases at Al Rajhi Bank and United International Holding Company were announced, supporting financial growth.

    The UAE-Vietnam Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement took effect, advancing trade relations.

    For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.

    Articles mentioned:

    1. Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in Juniper Secure Analytics
    1. البنك المركزي السعودي يطرح "قواعد تنظيم مزاولة نشاط إدارة وتشغيل مراكز النقد" لطلب مرئيات العموم
    1. SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation
    2. The Capital Market Authority approves the capital increase request for Al Rajhi Bank through the issuance of bonus shares
    3. The Capital Market Authority approves the capital increase request for United International Holding Company through the issuance of bonus shares
    4. Spring Fair 2026 opens broader prospects for [Viet Nam–UAE] trade cooperation
    1. موافقة الهيئة على طلب مصرف الراجحي زيادة رأس ماله عن طريق منح أسهم مجانية
    2. موافقة الهيئة على طلب الشركة المتحدة الدولية القابضة زيادة رأس مالها عن طريق منح أسهم مجانية
    3. قواعد تنظيم مزاولة نشاط إدارة وتشغيل مراكز النقد
    1. 2026 Press Releases
    2. Indonesia boosts digital cooperation with Saudi Arabia for haj, umrah
    3. Ramadan 2026 Operating Hours (15 February 2026)
    1. إعلان من هيئة السوق المالية بشأن الموافقة على طرح وحدات "صندوق نماء الوقفي" طرحاً عاماً
    2. تحديد أولويات الخدمات الرقمية المطلوبة في موقع صندوق التنمية الزراعي
    1. CMA Announces the Approval of Public Offering of " Namaa Waqf Fund”
    2. The Kingdom of Bahrain hosts the 86th Meeting of the Committee of the Central Bank Governors of the GCC (16 February 2026)
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  • [Middle East] Key Updates on Finance and Cybersecurity Risks

    [Middle East] Key Updates on Finance and Cybersecurity Risks
    Feb 17 2026
    Welcome to Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates.This episode highlights robust investor demand for Bahrain’s Sukuk Al-Salam and Government Development Bond issues, reflecting strong confidence in Bahrain’s financial instruments. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Central Bank has increased the countercyclical capital buffer to bolster banking sector resilience.On the cybersecurity front, we discuss critical vulnerabilities discovered in prominent platforms such as SandboxJS, IBM's Common Cryptographic Architecture, BeyondTrust, React Native Community CLI, Dell ThinOS, GitLab AI Gateway, Lexmark printers, and FortiClientEMS, many requiring urgent patching due to active exploits.These developments emphasize the dynamic regulatory environment and the critical need for vigilance in financial and security sectors.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:CBB Sukuk Al-Salam Securities Oversubscribed (9 February 2026)Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in SandboxJSIMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Mission to QatarCritical Vulnerability in IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA)Critical Vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)Actively Exploited Critical Vulnerability in React Native Community CLICritical Security Update Dell ThinOS 10Critical Security Updates - GitLab AI GatewayAyman M Al-Sayari: Speech - International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Plenary SessionCBB Government Development Bond Issue No. 44 Oversubscribed (10 February 2026)Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-GeneralAyman M Al-Sayari: Speech - Addressing financial crime, fraud, and corruption as barriers to growth and stability SessionAyman M Al-Sayari: Speech - Financial Sector Issues (FSI) SessionADGM Virtual Career FairAyman M Al-Sayari: Speech - International Financial Architecture (IFA) SessionLINK - Ramadan SuhoorCritical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Lexmark PrintersCritical Vulnerability in FortiClientEMSتحديث نسبة احتياطي رأس المال لمواجهة التقلبات الدوريةالسواحه: بدعم وتمكين سمو ولي العهد المملكة تعزز موقعها العالمي في الذكاء الاصطناعي عبر تمكين الحوسبة والاستثمار والقدرات الوطنية
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    4 mins
  • [Middle East] Key Regulatory & Cybersecurity Updates from Leading Authorities

    [Middle East] Key Regulatory & Cybersecurity Updates from Leading Authorities
    Feb 8 2026
    Welcome to this edition of Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates.We begin with financial and regulatory developments including the Saudi Central Bank's directive for exchange offices to operate at full capacity during Ramadan and Hajj seasons, ensuring operational efficiency and security at key pilgrimage locations.In capital markets news, the Capital Market Authority has approved a capital increase for Asas Makeen Real Estate Development and Investment Company, tripling its shares via bonus issuance.The Central Bank of Bahrain announced that its recent treasury bill issue was oversubscribed by 108%, demonstrating robust investor demand.On the cybersecurity front, the National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia is participating as a cybersecurity partner at the 2026 Global Defense Exhibition, showcasing strategic initiatives to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience. Saudi Arabia also contributed to drafting internal regulations for the United Nations Cybercrime Convention, emphasizing international collaboration against cybercrime.Major technology companies have released important security updates: ASUS removed a vulnerable feature in its Business Manager software, HP released a service pack patching critical vulnerabilities in ThinPro 8.1, and Samsung issued security patches for flagship mobile devices.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:Security Updates-ASUS Business Manager - Alert 92HP ThinPro Security Update - Alert 89Confirmation of Exchange Offices Readiness During Ramadan and Hajj SeasonsSecurity Updates – Samsung Mobile - Alert 90Daily newsADGM Academy and the DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub CollaborationNational Cybersecurity Authority Participates in Global Defense Exhibition 2026CMA Approves Capital Increase for Asas MakeenGermany and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Energy Policy CooperationCapital Market Authority Capital Increase AnnouncementMinistry of Communications Launches iBridge Cloud Computing ProgramMinistry of Communications Launches iBridge Cloud Computing Program (Duplicate)Central Bank of Bahrain Treasury Bills OversubscribedCritical Vulnerabilities in SmarterTools SmarterMail - Alert 91Sudan: Foreign Secretary's StatementSaudi Arabia’s Participation in Drafting UN Cybercrime Convention Internal RegulationsNAMLCFTC Decision on UAE Virtual Assets Travel RuleVirtual Asset Service Providers Travel Rule DocumentDFSA Fines Reinsurance Broker for Misleading ConductIMF Speech on Leveraging AI and Enhancing Preparedness
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  • [Middle East] Regulatory & Security Updates from CMA and CBB

    [Middle East] Regulatory & Security Updates from CMA and CBB
    Feb 4 2026
    Welcome to Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates.In this episode, we discuss significant institutional moves such as the Capital Market Authority's approval of a capital increase for Asas Makeen Real Estate Development, raising capital from 100 million to 300 million Saudi Riyals by issuing bonus shares.The Central Bank of Bahrain reported a highly oversubscribed treasury bills issuance worth 70 million Bahraini Dinars, reflecting strong investor demand with a 4.85% weighted average interest rate.The Capital Market Authority also extended fee exemptions for debt instrument issuance requests for issuers with publicly rated debt, encouraging transparency and market activity until the end of 2027.On the technology front, we cover critical security updates:ASUS removed a vulnerable File Shredder feature in Business Manager 3.0.37.0 addressing privilege escalation risks.HP released ThinPro 8.1 SP9 patching multiple critical vulnerabilities.Samsung issued security patches for flagship mobile devices covering high-severity risks from Google and Samsung.SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to Build 9511 have critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities.These updates are vital for compliance and cybersecurity awareness across the region.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:432318342-Security Updates-ASUS Business Manager - Alert 92.pdf432318440-HP ThinPro Security Update - Alert 89.pdf432318343 - Security Updates – Samsung Mobile - Alert 90.pdfADGM Academy and the DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub, Collaborate to Advance National Workforce Transformation in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain02-فبراير-2026 - موافقة الهيئة على طلب شركة أساس مكين للتطوير والاستثمار العقاري زيادة رأس مالهاDeutschland und Saudi-Arabien verabreden Vertiefung der energiepolitischen ArbeitStrategische Partnerschaft für Energie- und Wirtschaftspolitik: Deutschland und Saudi-Arabien vertiefen ZusammenarbeitOn the Sidelines of the Space Debris Conference.. CST Organized a Session to Foster Activities within Space Sectorعلى هامش فعاليات مؤتمر الحطام الفضائي هيئة الاتصالات والفضاء والتقنية تنظم لقاء لتعزيز أنشطة قطاع الفضاءThe Capital Market Authority approves the capital increase request for Asas Makeen Real Estate Development and Investment Company through the issuance of bonus sharesوزارة الاتصالات تطلق برنامج iBridge لتأهيل الكفاءات الوطنية في الحوسبة السحابية عبر AWSوزارة الاتصالات تطلق برنامج iBridge لتأهيل الكفاءات الوطنية في الحوسبة السحابية عبر AWSCBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed (2 February 2026)الهيئة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني تشارك في الأولمبياد الوطني للإبداع العلمي «إبداع 2026»432318344 - Critical Vulnerabilities in SmarterTools SmarterMail - Alert 91.pdfالمملكة تشارك في إعداد مشروع نص النظام الداخلي لاتفاقية مكافحة الجريمة السيبرانية30.01.2026 - President Parmelin to visit Kuwait and attend World Governments Summit in DubaiDiscover Moreهيئة السوق المالية تمدد الإعفاء من المقابل المالي على طلبات طرح أدوات الدين وتحمّلها تكاليف التسجيل والإدراج لإصدارات محدّدة حتى عام 2027مDiscover More
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