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FinTech

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait forge AI partnership to advance governance, innovation

July 9, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional collaboration on artificial intelligence governance and innovation by…

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FinTech

UBF reaffirms commitment to strengthen digital infrastructure of financial and banking sector

July 9, 2025

The UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reiterated its commitment to strengthen digital infrastructure…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

«Reputation, Trust, And Presence Matter as Much as Investment Returns»

July 8, 2025

The Gulf States are no longer an easy win – wealth managers must deeply immerse themselves in the region: In…

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Tax

Qatar's GTA refers 13 companies to the Public Prosecution for tax evasion

July 8, 2025

The General Tax Authority  announced the referral of 13 companies to the Public Prosecution. This action came after these companies…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund secures $1.3bn in credit facilities to boost development projects

July 8, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund has secured SR5 billion ($1.3 billion) in credit facilities through two agreements with Al-Rajhi Bank…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE's Golden Visa: A game changer for Indian investors in Dubai's real estate market?

July 8, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a nomination-based Golden Visa for Indian citizens, offering lifetime residency for a fixed, one-time…

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Comment & Analysis

Banking expert calls for international banks to revive Syrian economy

July 8, 2025

Syria must open its financial sector to regional and international banks as a crucial step towards economic recovery and rebuilding…

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Islamic Finance

Top 20 Middle East and Africa banks by market cap, Q2 2025

July 8, 2025

Banks in the United Arab Emirates and Israel recorded the highest quarter-over-quarter increase in market capitalization among peers in the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi Arabia issues over 80k new commercial licenses in Q2 as business activity accelerates

July 7, 2025

Saudi Arabia issued more than 80,000 new commercial registrations in the second quarter of 2025, pushing the total number of…

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Executive Moves

Barclays names Co-CEOs of the Middle East

July 7, 2025

Barclays today announces that Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher have been named as Co-CEOs of the Middle East region.…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

World Bank Group Opens its First Office in Oman

July 7, 2025

The World Bank Group has opened a permanent office in Muscat to provide advisory services and monitor projects financed by…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE participates in BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under Brazil’s presidency

July 7, 2025

“We are committed to strengthening dialogue on the future of the global financial system and developing multilateral cooperation frameworks to…

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