New Saudi company to facilitate GCC wire transfers
The Gulf Cooperation Council is in the process of setting up a company to allow the bloc’s member states to…
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Bahrain counts on fintech, Saudi ties to revive indebted economy
In smart new offices with Gulf views, a dozen firms work on digital currencies, blockchain-based payments and other financial technology.…
Shariah compliant finance is now nearly half of GCC banking market: Moody's
In just a decade, Islamic banking has grown from less than a third of the GCC banking market to account…
What's next for GCC family businesses?
Family businesses in the region have have largely witnessed sustained growth. Family businesses in the GCC are perhaps like…
Public relation forum in Bahrain
The 11th edition of the Gulf Public Relations Forum will open in Bahrain on the 4th of April. The…
Dubai to host annual World Blockchain Forum this April
This April, Dubai will play host to top blockchain stakeholders in this year’s World Blockchain Forum. The conference will hold…
PM affirms support to new BCCI board
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday affirmed Government’s full confidence in the newly-elected Bahrain…
Microsoft to open Dubai, Abu Dhabi data centres
US technology firm Microsoft has announced plans to open its first Middle East data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.…
Dubai e-commerce website The List raises $1.7m in seed funding
Dubai-based luxury e-commerce platform The List has raised $1.7m in investment in a seed round funding from local and international…
ERI & Sequrest: A partnership for a full range of cyber security solutions
ERI is pleased to announce that it has concluded a partnership agreement with Sequrest. This will enable ERI to…
Islamic finance set to extend growth faster than conventional finance
Islamic banking penetration in the Gulf Cooperation Council increased to 45 per cent of the total banking market, as of…
Libya Africa Investment Portfolio Considers Investments in 3 Moroccan Sectors
The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio is considering increasing its investments in Morocco, said Portfolio International Relations Manager Younis Bishari. …