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Comment & Analysis

Full commercial ownership, smart data, sustainability at forefront of UAE’s business landscape

March 4, 2021

The UAE’s business landscape is witnessing major shift, with main focus being on full commercial ownership, smart data and sustainability,…

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FinTech

Anghami to be first Arabic technology firm to list on Nasdaq New York

March 4, 2021

Arabic music streaming service Anghami is set to become the first technology company from the region to list on New…

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Fraud & Ethics

The General Tax Authority and the Qatar Financial Information Unit sign the Memorandum of Understanding

March 4, 2021

The General Tax Authority and the Qatar Financial Information Unit signed a Memorandum of Understanding  on information sharing to combat…

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FinTech

Saudi retail giants boost online footprint with Vogacloset deal

March 4, 2021

Two major Saudi retail players have joined forces to buy a combined 51 percent stake in UK-based e-commerce platform Vogacloset,…

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Comment & Analysis

Bahrain expects $3.2bn deficit in 2021, 5% economic growth

March 4, 2021

Bahrain expects to post a deficit of 1.2 billion dinars ($3.20 billion) in 2021, state news agency BNA said, citing…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai-listed Emaar Properties and Emaar Malls announce merger plans

March 4, 2021

Emaar Properties and Emaar Malls – both listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – jointly announced plans for an all…

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Comment & Analysis

Oman agrees $2.2 billion loan with large group of banks – sources

March 4, 2021

Oman has raised $2.2 billion with a loan in a deal which attracted interest from a large group of regional…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Banking on green investment to drive climate action

March 3, 2021

As big oil’s economic grasp is loosened amid volatile market dynamics and the ongoing global pandemic, unsustainable business models and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Global Business Forum roadshows identify new business opportunities in African markets

March 3, 2021

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced that it has concluded a series of six Global Business Forum virtual roadshows,…

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Executive Moves

HSBC appoints CEO for the Middle East region

March 3, 2021

Stephen Moss is to be HSBC's CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, the global bank…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Gulf Islamic Investments announces €250 Million acquisition of state-of-the-art office towers in Paris

March 3, 2021

-The acquisition places Gulf Islamic Investments on track to achieving a total AUM of $3 billion by end of 2021 …

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Awards and Recognition

Qatar- Commercial Bank wins two major Euromoney awards

March 3, 2021

In its annual Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey, international magazine Euromoney has recognised Commercial Bank's continuous commitment to technology…

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