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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Aldar partners with Yellow Door Energy to provide 34 megawatts of solar power to properties in the UAE

December 19, 2023

Transition to solar power will remove 23,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions being released in the first year of…

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Uncategorized

Farro Ventures to set up wealth management, international mobility offices in Dubai

December 19, 2023

Singapore-based Farro Ventures will set up its Middle East headquarters for wealth management and international mobility service in Dubai.   …

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FinTech

UBF stresses the role of advancing security in maintaining financial sector leadership

December 19, 2023

UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, emphasised the importance of continuously improving the banking…

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Research & Studies

Surge of family offices in the Middle East brings opportunity

December 18, 2023

As family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) prepare to inject $500bn into the UAE’s economy over the next three years,…

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FinTech

Commercial Bank of Dubai hires Accenture for tech-CX transformation

December 18, 2023

The Commercial Bank of Dubai has selected Accenture as its consulting partner for a strategic technology transformation program.   Offering…

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Islamic Finance

QFCRA proposes updates to Islamic banking framework; to be effective from July 1, 2024

December 18, 2023

The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority is proposing to update its prudential Islamic banking regime as part of ongoing work…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Azizi Developments renews partnership with Italian-based Elba for six buildings in Riviera’s fourth phase

December 18, 2023

Azizi Developments  has renewed its partnership with Elba, the Italian market leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution, and supply of…

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Property & Real Estate

Qatar: Real estate industry remains buoyant during third quarter of 2023

December 18, 2023

The country’s realty market has continued its upward trajectory growth during the first nine months, stated Qatar-based property portal Hapondo…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The Turkish central bank invites foreigners to invest in lira-denominated government bonds

December 18, 2023

The Turkish central bank has invited foreigners to invest in lira-denominated government bonds amid growing investor interest in Turkish assets.…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi Central Bank Announces New Regulatory Framework for BNPL Services

December 18, 2023

The Saudi Central Bank has officially introduced a set of rules aimed at regulating “Buy Now, Pay Later” services, marking…

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FinTech

World Bank names UAE to lead cloud computing working group

December 18, 2023

The UAE has been appointed to chair the World Bank’s Cloud Computing Working Group, in recognition of the country’s digital…

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Awards and Recognition

Sohar International awarded ‘Best in Class Wealth Management and Advisory Services'

December 18, 2023

Sohar International has continued its trailblazing journey, securing the prestigious 'Best in Class Wealth Management and Advisory Services' title at…

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