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Legal

Deutsche Bank’s Payments to Saudi Royal Adviser Under Scrutiny: F T

January 28, 2020

Deutsche Bank’s Switzerland-based wealth management division paid $1.1 million to secure lucrative business arrangements with a senior member of the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Finance and 'The Sport of Kings'

January 28, 2020

The Middle East is widely recognised for its deep-rooted equestrian heritage, which goes back thousands of years, and continues to…

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Executive Moves

Haddad expands Middle East role at Citi

January 28, 2020

Citi has appointed Carmen Haddad as its vice-chair for the Middle East. During her time as country officer of Saudi…

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FinTech

SecureLink announces distribution partnership with ShiftLeft for GCC and Egypt

January 28, 2020

SecureLink had announced signing a distribution partnership with ShiftLeft for GCC and Egypt.   ShiftLeft is the fastest and most…

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Comment & Analysis

Largest French business team visits Saudi Arabia

January 28, 2020

The largest French business delegation to tour a country is visiting Riyadh in a two-day trip to meet Saudi ministers.…

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Comment & Analysis

AI technology to dominate Saudi Arabia’s jobs, says futurist

January 28, 2020

Artificial intelligence technology will take over most blue- and white-collar jobs in Saudi Arabia’s offices, factories and even hospitals, a…

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FinTech

Standard Chartered, Bahrain FinTech Bay to foster startups in the region

January 28, 2020

London-based Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay have announced a strategic partnership with the objective to support Bahrain’s FinTech sector…

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Retail Banking

Gulf Bank management welcomes newest Al-Danah Millionaire

January 28, 2020

Gulf Bank welcomed Jassem Mohammed Issa Abbas, the 2019 Al-Danah Millionaire, to Gulf Bank’s Head Office.   During the visit,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Lebanon's bonds fall as debt restructuring decision looms

January 28, 2020

Lebanon's government bonds fell to fresh lows on Monday as traders waited on a possible government decision about how it…

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Investment Banking

Saudi Al Babtain inks $26.66mln loan deal with SAIB

January 28, 2020

Al Babtain Power and Telecommunication company has signed a SAR 100 million medium-term credit facility agreement with Saudi Investment Bank…

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Financial Results

Emirates NBD Announces Full Year 2019 Results

January 28, 2020

Net Profit up 44% y-o-y to AED 14.5 billion Total Assets up 37% y-o-y to AED 683 billion Emirates NBD,…

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Comment & Analysis

Turkish Islamic banking set for fast growth after slow start

January 28, 2020

Turkey's Islamic banking assets are set to double within 10 years from a low level as government initiatives drive growth…

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