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Coronavirus

UAE Central Bank urges banks to prioritise remote working as a measure against coronavirus

March 30, 2020

The UAE Central Bank encourages banks, financial institutions and exchange houses to prioritise remote working, except for 30 per cent…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Lebanon to finalise turnaround plan by year-end to mend 'broken' economy, finance minister says

March 30, 2020

Lebanon’s economic model of a high interest rate regime that attracted billions of dollars in deposits is “broken” and the…

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Coronavirus

Egypt's central bank places limits on cash withdrawals

March 30, 2020

Egypt's central bank on Sunday said it had instructed banks to put temporary limits on daily withdrawals and deposits amid…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Why the stock market crash could be the buying opportunity of a lifetime

March 30, 2020

While most private investors are horrified to see share prices crash, as this hammers the value of their pensions and…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

World Tax Advisor, featuring special COVID-19 section

March 27, 2020

This edition of World Tax Advisor includes articles from various countries announcing measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis. These…

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Comment & Analysis

Emirates Tells Costumers: ‘Wait a Year for Refunds on Cancelled Flights

March 27, 2020

The world’s biggest carrier of intercontinental passengers has told passengers whose flights are cancelled that they should accept vouchers that…

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Coronavirus

Fast pandemic response could tackle climate crisis

March 27, 2020

If you want to know how fast a modern society can change, go to most British town centres and see…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar realty sector sees 53 property deals exceeding QR328mn between March 15 and 19: Ezdan

March 27, 2020

Qatar’s real estate sector saw some 53 property deals exceeding QR328mn in the period between March 15 and 19, Ezdan…

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Comment & Analysis

Gulf equity markets set to remain volatile in near term, says Kamco

March 27, 2020

Equity markets in the Gulf are slated to remain volatile in the near term and the investors’ preference will be…

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Coronavirus

Dubai's Al Zarooni Group announces three-month rent waiver worth AED 25 million for mall tenants

March 27, 2020

Al Zarooni Group has announced it will waive up to three months’ rent for eligible tenants at its two malls,…

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FinTech

Batelco introduces same-day home delivery to serve its customers

March 27, 2020

Batelco has announce the introduction of same-day Home Delivery service starting from Thursday 26-March, to support the community during the…

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Coronavirus

Mashreq launches banking benefits package for UAE customers to ease financial impact of COVID-19 outbreak

March 27, 2020

Mashreq has announced a range of initiatives to ease the negative financial impact of COVID-19 on its customers.    The…

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