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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority’s first MoU in Riyadh signed with the DFSA

November 6, 2019

The Dubai Financial Services Authority  and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority enhanced their relationship today when Mr Saeb Eigner, Chairman…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Projected sales boom lifts UAE business confidence

November 6, 2019

Business confidence in the UAE is on the upswing as preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai gain momentum, two surveys show.…

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Islamic Finance

National Bank of Fujairah relocates its operation within Sharjah with its new branch opening

November 6, 2019

National Bank of Fujairah PJSC announced the relocation of its operation in the Emirate of Sharjah by opening its new…

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Legal

Saudi threatens expat employers with jail terms

November 6, 2019

Saudi Arabia has threatened to impose of jail terms and huge fines for transporting or recruiting what it is classifying…

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Uncategorized

By any measure, Aramco’s IPO will be historical By Amine Chaieb, Partner & Investment Advisor, Spearvest

November 6, 2019

As the world’s most profitable company and largest oil producer globally, Saudi Aramco’s forthcoming IPO will be closely followed by…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East businesses among world's most positive on global trade prospects

November 6, 2019

The latest HSBC ‘Navigator: Now, next and how’ survey of 9,131 companies worldwide, found that 85% of respondents in the…

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Comment & Analysis

National Bank of Bahrain makes offer to buy Bahrain Islamic Bank

November 6, 2019

National Bank of Bahrain, which has a 29% stake in Bahrain Islamic Bank, has made an offer to buy the…

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Executive Moves

Ithmaar Bank announces three key appointments

November 5, 2019

Ithmaar Bank has announced  the promotion of three key Bahraini executives, naming Mohamed Hassan Janahi as General Manager, Head of…

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Islamic Finance

Etihad Airways and Leading Financial Institution, Emirates Islamic, Expand Partnership

November 5, 2019

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, and Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in…

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FinTech

Dubai Islamic Bank introduces "Banking in Minutes" as it enters the next decade as a Digitally Intelligent Bank

November 5, 2019

In line with country’s digitization efforts, Dubai Islamic Bank, has for many years been active in championing the use of…

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Comment & Analysis

83% of UAE businesses expect sales growth next year: HSBC survey

November 5, 2019

UAE business confidence is rising as the country prepares for Expo 2020 Dubai, an HSBC survey revealed.   The HSBC…

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Investment Banking

Dubai FDI, Standard Chartered Bank collaborate to attract more investments into Dubai

November 5, 2019

Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Standard…

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