May 25, 2026

The Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority discusses reinsurance regulatory standards with company representatives

Dr. Islam Azam, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, held a consultative meeting with the delegated members of Egyptian insurance companies and the officials responsible for reinsurance within them, to consult in advance regarding the regulatory standards for reinsurance. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

May 25, 2026

ME conflict: Insurers respond to rising demand for specialty risk insurance

Rising geopolitical tensions have increasingly affected insurance markets across the GCC, driving stronger demand for specialty insurance products. Source:العربية

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Bilal Jarjour

May 25, 2026

ME conflict: Strong start to 2026 for GCC listed insurers despite regional tensions

GCC insurers entered the ongoing regional geopolitical escalation from a position of relative strength, with 1Q2026 results continuing to reflect strong premium growth and profitability across most market. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

May 25, 2026

Kuwait: Kuwait Leads Gulf Insurance Growth

Kuwait continues to strengthen its position among the fastest-growing insurance markets in the Gulf region over the coming years, driven by stable demographic indicators and ongoing spending on infrastructure projects, at a time when total insurance premiums underwritten in the Gulf countries are expected to rise from $48.5 billion in 2025 to about $61.8 billion…

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Bilal Jarjour

May 22, 2026

General: The impact of technology on healthcare insurance programs’ management

Technology has become a fundamental driving force in reshaping the entire healthcare sector. The impact of technology on the management of healthcare programs is one of the most prominent strategic transformations currently taking place within health institutions. Source: النّهار

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Bilal Jarjour

May 22, 2026

Saudi Arabia: Major companies boost ins sector profits to 943M SAR in Q1 2026

Companies listed in the insurance sector recorded a remarkable increase in net profits during the first quarter of year 2026, compared to the profits of the same period in year 2025. Source: معلومات مباشر

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Bilal Jarjour

May 22, 2026

President of the UAE directs the adoption of an integrated national health insurance system covering all emirates

In the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, has directed the adoption of a health system that ensures integrated healthcare and medical services to citizens. Source: الإمارات اليوم

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Bilal Jarjour

May 22, 2026

ME conflict: The UAE helps reduce stress from uncertainty among citizens with visible presence

As the Middle East faces a period of uncertainty and conflict due to continuing tensions in the region, the UAE has acted swiftly to support the mental health and wellbeing of its population. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

May 2, 2026

Egypt: minimum of 5 million EGP as cover: loss adjustors mandated to hold professional indemnity insurance

In Egypt, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decree as part of a regulatory package aimed at streamlining the practices of risk assessment experts and loss adjusters within the insurance sector. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour