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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FRA approves establishment of five new firms for investment fund management, SME financing

July 17, 2025

The Committee for the Establishment and Licensing of Companies, operating under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has…

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FinTech

Going cashless in UAE? Top digital payment options tourists must know

July 17, 2025

From Dubai’s malls to Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites, the UAE is now one of the world’s most cashless travel destinations.…

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Executive Moves

Alba appoints Sohaila Rahman as Chief Legal and Governance Officer

July 17, 2025

Aluminium Bahrain  has announced the appointment of Sohaila Rahman as its new Chief Legal and Governance Officer effective 20 July…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Board of Directors of the Financial Stability Council holds first meeting of 2025

July 17, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2025 virtually, chaired by H.E. Mohamed…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

PGIM and ADGM Academy launch RealAssetX Abu Dhabi to drive innovation and AI for the real asset industry

July 17, 2025

PGIM, the $1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., has partnered with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), to launch…

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Uncategorized

Asia and the Middle East both see significant growth in 2024 of HNW international life insurance new business sales

July 17, 2025

A 2024 Wealth Management Market Study for Utmost Group, a leading global provider of insurance-based wealth solutions with over £100bn…

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Retail Banking

Khaleeji Bank announces its sponsorship of the Bahrain Padel Federation Cup

July 16, 2025

Khaleeji Bank  has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Bahrain Padel Federation to support the Federation Cup under the…

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Awards and Recognition

Commercial Bank named ‘Best Performing Bank in Qatar’ by The Banker

July 16, 2025

Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking solutions, has been named the Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The…

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Comment & Analysis

Pamela Thomson-Hall on WTW’s next phase of growth in the Middle East

July 16, 2025

Under the leadership of Pamela Thomson-Hall, CEO for all markets outside North America and Western Europe at WTW, the global…

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Comment & Analysis

AWS and Deloitte ramp up Middle East alliance and eye $1 billion goal by 2030

July 16, 2025

Amazon Web Services has announced a significant expansion of its strategic alliance with Deloitte, with the two companies planning to…

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Executive Moves

Edmond de Rothschild names new Middle East CEO

July 16, 2025

Geneva-headquartered Edmond de Rothschild (EdR) has appointed the chief executive for its Middle East operations, effective 18 August, according to…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sohar International extends OMR63mln consolidated loan facility to Liva Group

July 15, 2025

 In line with its commitment to enabling strategic partnerships that support sustainable business growth, Sohar International has signed a consolidated…

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