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Al Madar Bank: Al Watan Business investigates complaint delays and names Al Madar Bank
Ijaz <brief@ijaz.ai>
To: Corporate communicationsSample 7:42 AM
Morning brief
Thursday 5 November 2026
Jumada I 25, 1448 AH
Prepared for the Al Madar Bank team · 4 min read
Investigation names Al Madar Bank in customer-complaints story; Al Ufuq launches a rival loyalty programme
Bottom line
RiskThe complaints investigation names you; a short reply before noon limits its spread.
OpportunityThe disclosure draft is open for comment until 19 November; an early position puts you ahead.
To watchAl Ufuq's loyalty programme targets your segment; the press will compare the two.
Markets
TASI11,284.6 ▼0.8%Al Madar Bank shares38.45 ▲1.2%
Brent ($/bbl)74.80 ▲1.9%Gold ($/oz)2,412 ▲0.4%
3M SAIBOR4.62% ▲0.03Dollar/riyal3.7502 unchanged
Yesterday's close. Figures in this sample are fictional.
Today's top stories
1
Al Watan Business investigates complaint delays and names Al Madar BankYour company in the media →
2
Capital Market Authority publishes a draft on digital disclosureRegulators →
3
Al Ufuq launches a cash-back loyalty programme for small businessesCompetitors →
Top story · Your company in the media

Al Watan Business investigates complaint delays and names Al Madar Bank

Sources: Al Watan Business, Argaam Today · 3 hours ago
What happened

The paper published a long investigation into complaint handling times at several companies, citing three cases involving Al Madar Bank customers and quoting an analyst who said response times "exceeded published standards". It carried no response from the company.

Why it matters

Your first negative coverage in a major paper this quarter, likely to travel across platforms today. A short reply with numbers before noon limits its spread.

Your company in the media (2)

Al Madar Bank's CEO on television: we are targeting expansion in the Eastern Province

The CEO set out an expansion plan including new branches. He pointed to investment in digital services without giving a figure.

Why it matters: Positive material to build on today; reporters will ask for the investment figure.
Sources: Business TV · yesterday
Competitors (2)
To watch

Al Ufuq launches a cash-back loyalty programme for small businesses

Al Ufuq announced points redeemable as cash for small firms. A broad ad campaign starts next week.

Why it matters: It targets the same segment your next campaign is built on; expect comparisons.
Sources: Market Bulletin, Al Watan Business · 6 hours ago

Al Waha Group appoints a new CEO from the technology sector

The group named a former regional payments executive. He starts next month.

Why it matters: Likely to speed up Al Waha's digital plans in Q1.
Sources: Argaam Today · 9 hours ago
Regulators (2)
Consultation

Capital Market Authority publishes a draft on digital disclosure for listed companies

Comments close: Thursday 19 November (14 days left)

The draft requires listed companies to file disclosures in one digital format. Six months to comply once adopted.

Why it matters: A window to put your position before the rules are final.
Sources: CMA website · yesterday

Ministry of Commerce dates the next e-invoicing phase

The phase covers businesses with revenue above 30 million riyals. It starts in January.

Why it matters: May cover key suppliers of yours; check their readiness.
Sources: News agency · 11 hours ago
Sector and market (2)

PMI rises to 57.2 in October

The highest reading in eight months. Driven by new orders in construction and retail.

Sources: Market Bulletin · 5 hours ago

Consumer spending up 6% year on year in Q3

Restaurants and travel led the growth. Electronics spending fell.

Sources: Argaam Today · 13 hours ago
Studies
Evidence: moderate

Study: a fast public response halves the reputational effect of criticism

The study analysed 1,200 media crises at emerging-market companies. Responses within six hours were linked to markedly less follow-on negative coverage.

Why it matters: Supports a quick reply to today's investigation.
Sources: Journal of Strategic Communication · 2 days ago
On the radar
Sun 8 Nov: Al Ufuq reports Q3 results
Tue 10 Nov: Financial sector forum, Riyadh
Thu 19 Nov: Comments close on the CMA digital disclosure draft
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