12/26/2017
Qatar banks need to prepare for Basel IV requirements: KPMG
This is significant and relevant in countries like Qatar, where the QCB requires them to calculate regulatory capital using the Basel standardised approaches.
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12/26/2017
Israel regulator seeks to ban bitcoin firms from stock exchange
Shmuel Hauser, the chairman of the Israel Securities Authority (ISA), told the Calcalist business conference he will bring the proposal to the ISA board next week. If approved, it would be subject to a public hearing and then the stock exchange bylaws wou
12/26/2017
CH9 partners up with one of the largest law firms in the Middle East, find out who!
The collaboration between Al Tamimi and CH9 was announced at Bahrain’s recent three-day workshop, Seedstars MENA 2017.
12/26/2017
Kuwait, Oman postpone Value Added Tax until 2019
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have already decided to put the tax into practice by Januray 1, 2018.
12/22/2017
Ex-Embraer exec pleads guilty in Saudi bribes case
British national living in the UAE admits to charges of foreign bribery, wire fraud, money laundering and false statements
12/21/2017
Sharjah Ruler orders Dh600m increase in salaries of govt staff
While all grades below 8th have been cancelled, an employee may remain on the same grade for a maximum of six years
12/20/2017
Maltese law firm confirms Erdoğan company offshore bank account
Shipping firm owned by Turkish leader’s brother-in-law opened account in Malta
12/20/2017
EIB, Arab Bank sings EUR 300 million deal to support SMEs
The finance agreement is the first EIB’s regional credit line for small and medium businesses in the selected countries.
12/20/2017
Qatar Central Bank launches legal probe into manipulation
Several financial institutions and individuals have been asked to preserve documents that may be needed in future legal action.
12/20/2017
Qatar's currency manipulation probe could curb offshore FX trade, risk Gulf backlash
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed an economic boycott on Qatar in June, accusing it of backing terrorism, which it denies.
12/20/2017
Saudi Arabia to Freeze More Bank Accounts in Crackdown
More people said to be questioned, some detainees released
12/20/2017
Central Bank of Oman advises public to be cautious in-dealing with crypto currencies
The board reviewed CBO’s financial position as of November 2017
12/19/2017
Qatar central bank says investigating effort to manipulate riyal
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed an economic boycott on Qatar in June, accusing it of backing terrorism, which it denies
12/19/2017
Expat football mogul case shows limits of HMRC power
A football entrepreneur and Dubai resident, who rejected HM Revenue & Customs demands for information, has won a court case against the UK taxman
12/19/2017
National Bank of Kuwait eyes Saudi expansion
National Bank of Kuwait is to hire hundreds of new staff and open branches in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
12/19/2017
Andersen Global Continues Expansion in the Middle East with Alem & Associates
Providing a tailor-made approach to the needs of our clients and the best legal solutions possible are our top priorities.
12/19/2017
Palestinian billionaire Masri back in Jordan after release in Saudi Arabia: family source
Arab Bank shares, which account for almost a quarter of the $24 billion market capitalization of the Amman exchange, ended 1.48 percent higher as investors reacted favorably to the news of his return.
12/18/2017
No VAT on expat remittances in Saudi Arabia, say bankers
He said that all commercial banks have geared themselves to comply with the VAT regulations
12/18/2017
Pro-austerity Saudi prince buys world's most expensive home
The buyer was not identified at the time, but the New York Times now reports that its investigation shows that the purchaser was Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
12/18/2017
Dubai Financial Market launches short selling
The brokerage firms will be given approval when and if they pass technical testing.