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Saudi Arabia sets up special economic zone to attract investors after Khashoggi backlash

October 22, 2018

Saudi Arabia is establishing a special economic zone  at Riyadh’s King Khalid International airport in a bid to attract multinational…

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Comment & Analysis

Banking system in Qatar 'capable of facing risks'

October 22, 2018

HE the Governor of Qatar Central Bank, Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud al-Thani, affirmed that the banking system in Qatar can…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic finance debate highlights need for standardisation

October 22, 2018

The Qatar Financial Centre, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing onshore business and financial centres, partnered with Reuters…

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Financial Results

ADCB reports third quarter earnings increase

October 22, 2018

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank announced on Sunday a 5.5 percent increase in third quarter net profit for the year 2018,…

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New Investment Products & Services

Banque Saudi Fransi augments Sharia compliance with SRB

October 22, 2018

Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), a leading bank in Saudi Arabia said that it has assigned Shariyah Review Bureau to help…

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Tax

U.S., Israel Expected to Announce Talks on New Bilateral Tax Deal

October 22, 2018

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon are expected to announce on Monday that they will be…

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Comment & Analysis

Is there a price to pay for investing sustainably?

October 22, 2018

Investors in the UAE don’t just want to build a big enough pot of money to retire in comfort, they…

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Executive Moves

Gulf International Bank announces new Board of Directors

October 22, 2018

Manama : Gulf International Bank  today announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors effective August 26th 2018 until…

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Awards and Recognition

QNB wins 3 MTN awards

October 22, 2018

QNB Group has received three awards during the ‘Annual mtn-i MTN Awards’ ceremony held recently in Hong Kong.    The…

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Comment & Analysis

National Bank of Oman Celebrates the Power of Women

October 22, 2018

In recognition of the Sultanate's women and their contribution to the advancement of the nation, the National Bank of Oman…

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FinTech

Bank of Israel: We Want to Help Blockchain Companies

October 22, 2018

On Thursday, the first Israel Blockchain Summit took place in Tel Aviv.   Being the hard-working, network-loving people that we…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Japan's Biggest Bank CEO Joins Exodus From Saudi Forum

October 22, 2018

The chief executive of Japan’s biggest bank has pulled out of a Saudi Arabian investment conference, joining a growing list…

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