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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

NBK joins the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.

October 22, 2024

In a reflection to its unwavering commitment to advancing international collaboration and knowledge exchange in finance and economics, National Bank…

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Comment & Analysis

HSBC leads as MENA’s top earner in investment banking fees

October 22, 2024

An estimated $1 billion in investment banking fees were generated in the Middle East and North Africa during the first…

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Executive Moves

Knight Frank adds two senior members to consulting team

October 22, 2024

Knight Frank has appointed two new senior leaders in its Middle East consulting team, welcoming Clare Moukabaa as partner and…

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FinTech

QCB offers QPay payment through using 'FAWRAN' payment service

October 22, 2024

Qatar Central Bank has announced that the payment services through the national e-Commerce Gateway  is now available through using instant…

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Comment & Analysis

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait: Customers to regularly update their personal banking information

October 22, 2024

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is committed to enhancing banking awareness within the local community through the ‘Let’s Be Aware’…

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Retail Banking

Bahrain’s GFH appoints lead managers, book runners for upcoming sukuk

October 22, 2024

Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group has mandated joint lead managers and book runners for its $500 million senior sukuk, which is…

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Executive Moves

Equiom Appoints Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East

October 22, 2024

Equiom has  announced the appointment of Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East. In this role, Jonathan will lead the…

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Comment & Analysis

Where can wealth managers find opportunity when assets are in flux?

October 22, 2024

Increased asset movement creates opportunities for wealth managers to grow while preparing for clients’ evolving strategies.   In brief A…

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Retail Banking

Oman’s credit balance reaches $81.6bn in August

October 21, 2024

Oman’s total credit balance in the banking sector grew 3.3 percent in August, reaching 31.4 billion Omani rials ($81.6 billion),…

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Research & Studies

Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank first globally in ease of entry for global talent

October 21, 2024

Dammam experienced a significant 19-rank increase in the Business Activity dimension Dubai saw a 10-rank increase in Innovation in the…

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Executive Moves

Akif Aslam and Djanno Boskan join Alvarez & Marsal Tax

October 21, 2024

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed two new senior experts to its Tax team, with both Akif…

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Executive Moves

Si Chen to lead sustainability at KPM after 6 years at Foster + Partners

October 21, 2024

KPM is thrilled to announce the appointment of Si Chen as the new Associate Director of Sustainability. With more than…

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