The National Bank of Ethiopia just removed credit caps and raised its policy rate. Here's what it means for the Ethiopian financial sector.

1️⃣ General Authority of Real Estate — Commencement of Real Estate Registry Works in Makkah, Tabuk, and Riyadh Regions
The regulator has officially initiated the mandatory registration phase for all real estate units across three major administrative regions in Saudi Arabia.
This development impacts property owners and developers operating within these zones who must now register their assets with the central authority.
Stakeholders should immediately prepare technical and legal documentation for the transition to the new digital registry system to ensure continued legal compliance.

2️⃣ National Bank of Ethiopia — Removal of Credit Caps and Policy Rate Increase
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee has eliminated previous restrictions on credit growth while simultaneously raising the national policy interest rate.
Commercial banks and domestic borrowers will experience higher costs of capital as the regulatory framework shifts toward a market-based monetary policy.
Financial institutions must now recalibrate their lending portfolios and liquidity management strategies to align with these new macroeconomic stability measures.

3️⃣ Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest — Weekly Liquidity Injection Tender No. 28/H/2026
The regional central bank has launched its latest weekly tender operation to provide necessary liquidity to the banking system in the UMOA zone.
Commercial banks across West Africa are required to submit their bids to secure the funding necessary for their daily operational and reserve requirements.
The results of this tender will influence short-term interest rates and the overall availability of private sector credit across the monetary union.

4️⃣ Boursa Kuwait — Suspension of Trading for Dalqan Real Estate Co. and Al Masaken International Real Estate Development Co.
Trading activity for two prominent real estate firms has been suspended due to issues related to financial reporting and regulatory enforcement actions.
Equity investors and market participants are currently restricted from transacting in these securities until the companies satisfy the exchange's disclosure requirements.
The market operator expects the affected entities to provide the necessary transparency or corrective measures before their trading privileges can be restored.

5️⃣ Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority — CITRA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Huawei for National Digital Transformation
The communications regulator has established a strategic partnership with a global technology firm to accelerate national infrastructure and digital services development.
The telecommunications sector and government departments will see new frameworks for cloud computing and advanced connectivity under this broad modernization agreement.
Industry players should monitor upcoming technical standards and pilot programs focused on enhancing the country's national information and communication technology systems.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Monday 13 Jul 2026
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