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FinTech

Emirates NBD builds cloud platform for Digital Transformation with Red Hat

October 30, 2020

UAE-headquartered Emirates NBD, provides retail, wholesale and corporate financial services across the Gulf state and international markets.    To increase…

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FinTech

MENA startup founded by ex-McKinsey consultant raises $2.3 million

October 30, 2020

Glowing success: Wahaj Ahmed is a former McKinsey consultant who was previously the youngest ever General Manager at Dubai-based ride…

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Comment & Analysis

Why is Mergers and Acquisitions Thriving in These Regions?

October 30, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many businesses throughout 2020, a recent rebound in mergers and…

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Comment & Analysis

QFB’s total income remains stable in third quarter

October 30, 2020

Qatar First Bank   has reported a net loss of QR20.2m attributable to equity holders of the Bank for the third…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emirate of Sharjah to raise $250mln in 2029 sukuk re-opening

October 30, 2020

Sharjah, the third-largest of the United Arab Emirates, sold $250 million in a re-opening of existing sukuk due in October…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Chubb Arabia, Saudi AlAhli Takaful discontinue merger discussions

October 30, 2020

Chubb Arabia Cooperative Insurance Company and AlAhli Takaful Company announced they agreed to end and discontinue merger discussions.   The…

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FinTech

Bankmed embarked on digital transformation with Acumennet

October 30, 2020

Profile Software has announced that Bankmed went live with Acumennet by Login SA, a Profile Company, as their Group wide…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar-based business executives optimistic about growth: Survey

October 29, 2020

Qatar-based CEOs remain optimistic about the growth prospects for the country, despite decline in confidence in the global economy.  …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

After diamonds, Dubai's DMCC wants to add more precious stones to trade deal with Israel

October 29, 2020

Having signed a deal with Israel on diamonds, Dubai’s DMCC free zone is working on adding more precious stones and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar offers lessons in sustainability for the world

October 29, 2020

Actions speak louder than words! By encouraging green and environmentally friendly initiatives, Qatar has set a sustainable example for the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sovereign funds seek to raise debt and equity as pandemic strains state budgets

October 29, 2020

Sovereign wealth funds are seeking to raise funding via debt and equity markets as the coronavirus crisis and low commodity…

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Retail Banking

Doha Bank celebrates 'PinkDay'

October 29, 2020

Doha Bank celebrated ‘PinkDay’ recently by carrying out a series of activities as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   …

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