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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Kuwait retains its sixth-place ranking as one of the world's best tax environments

November 21, 2016

As its domestic and international businesses await major regulatory change with the introduction of VAT from January 2018, Kuwait has…

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Executive Moves

Saudi sovereign fund fills key positions as it bulks up for reform drive

November 21, 2016

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, its main sovereign wealth fund, said on Thursday it had filled key posts as part…

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Comment & Analysis

Cutting-edge banking technology for the world

November 20, 2016

Arik Pinto is on the cutting edge of banking, and his experience as an executive leading Israel's largest bank's strategy…

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Awards and Recognition

Gulf Bank awarded “Best Customer Loyalty Programme in Kuwait” from Banker Middle East

November 20, 2016

Gulf Bank announced today that it has been awarded the “Best Customer Loyalty Programme in Kuwait” for its Gulf Rewards…

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Awards and Recognition

Commercial Bank wins ‘Best Cash Management Bank in Qatar’ award

November 20, 2016

Commercial Bank has won the ‘Best Cash Management Bank in Qatar’ award at The Asian Banker Middle East & Africa…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Man Group closes Dubai office, to serve Middle East from UK

November 18, 2016

Man Group, the world's biggest listed hedge fund, plans to close its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar and China will strengthen strategic relationship

November 18, 2016

Qatar organized “Made in China” exhibition at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre going to be held on 15th to 18th…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kuwait: IMF calls for more critical reforms

November 18, 2016

The International Monetary Fund has warned that “further subsidy reform is critical” in Kuwait because the country’s “fiscal and external…

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Comment & Analysis

Fitch affirms ratings for five Bahraini banks

November 18, 2016

The Outlooks on the banks' Long-Term IDRs are Stable except GIB's which is Negative. A full list of rating actions…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East Stocks Mostly Gain, Egypt Rises to 8 Yr High in Record Volume on Foreign Buying

November 18, 2016

MidEast shares mostly rose, with Egypt jumping to an eight year high in record volume.   Foreign investors were net…

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Comment & Analysis

Staying ahead of the curve

November 18, 2016

The Middle East has seen an exponential growth in the development and adoption of payment solutions.   From a card…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

ADGM attracts over 180 companies, says chairman

November 18, 2016

Abu Dhabi Global Market has attracted more than 180 local and international companies to set up their shop in the…

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