All Articles

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GCC countries must strengthen supply chains to safeguard industrial growth strategies – Oliver Wyman report

April 18, 2024

Current risk levels in the supply chains of GCC countries need to be mitigated, especially for high criticality products such…

Read More

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

World Bank projects GCC growth rate to score 3.6% in 2024 and 3.8% in 2025

April 18, 2024

As MENA countries mostly adopt a reactive market approach, leading sectors in the GCC are directly affected by the Fed’s…

Read More

Legal

Greenberg Traurig Becomes Fully Incorporated in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

April 18, 2024

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is now fully incorporated as a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) law firm, having…

Read More

Executive Moves

IQ-EQ appoints new Managing Director for Mauritius and new Chief Commercial Officer for Africa, India and Middle East

April 18, 2024

IQ-EQ has announced Rehma Imrith as its new Managing Director for Mauritius and Pazani Vaitilingon as its new Chief Commercial…

Read More

Executive Moves

Former senior EDR banker joins BOS in Dubai

April 17, 2024

A former senior Edmond de Rothschild banker based in Dubai has joined Bank of Singapore, Citywire Asia has learned.  …

Read More

Executive Moves

Matt Candy on IBM Consulting's role as digital transformation partner

April 17, 2024

IBM Consulting is engaged in helping dozens of GCC enterprises in their digital transformation journey, offering wide-ranging benefits from business…

Read More

Property & Real Estate

Banks, companies contribute EGP 68.85bn to mortgage finance initiative for low-income individuals in Q1 2024

April 17, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, banks and companies involved in the mortgage finance initiative for low-income individuals have allocated…

Read More

Executive Moves

Seven new partners and senior directors for KPMG in KSA

April 17, 2024

KPMG has enjoyed a major boost to its senior team in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of seven new partners…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to Accelerate AI Development and Global Expansion

April 17, 2024

G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, and Microsoft today announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment by…

Read More

Executive Moves

Prosek partners expands global presence with the opening of its Middle East Office

April 17, 2024

Prosek Partners has  announced the expansion of its international operations with the opening of its first office in the Middle…

Read More

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qalaa Holdings signs debt settlement agreement with four banks

April 17, 2024

Qalaa Holdings, a leader in energy and infrastructure (CCAP.CA on the Egyptian Exchange), announced today that it has signed a…

Read More

Retail Banking

NBK gives customers the opportunity to win exclusive packages for 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris courtesy of VISA

April 17, 2024

Al Ballam: We strive to keep pace with customers’ preferences for a richer and more luxurious banking experience   National…

Read More