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Retail Banking

Checkout.com appoints Standard Chartered as banking partner in MENA

November 29, 2023

Checkout.com has announced a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered as their cash management bank to bring improved operational and performance…

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Executive Moves

Fahmy Hanna appointed as non-executive chairperson of saib pending CBE approval

November 29, 2023

The Board of Directors of saib bank has appointed Fahmy Hanna as a non-executive chairperson of the bank, effective from…

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ESG

Basatne International unveils UAE’s first AI-based robotics technology

November 29, 2023

Basatne International has opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Equipped with the latest diagnostic…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Wahed Invest Launches as UAE’s ‘First Shariah-Compliant Digital Investment Platform’

November 29, 2023

Wahed Invest Limited, the UAE subsidiary of fintech firm Wahed Inc., launches as UAE’s first Islamic digital investment management platform.…

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Executive Moves

HSBC names new Head of Markets & Securities Services in the Middle East

November 28, 2023

HSBC has named Nabeel Albloushi as Head of Markets & Securities Services, in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye…

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FinTech

UAE consumers among the most demanding globally for seamless app experiences

November 28, 2023

Cisco AppDynamics recently released its 2023 App Attention Index report, highlighting UAE consumers’ remarkably high expectations for seamless digital experiences.…

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Retail Banking

Saudi: Al Rajhi Bank appoints Abdullah Al Rajhi as chairman

November 28, 2023

 Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Arabia's second-largest lender by assets, said on Monday that it has appointed Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Property transactions too come under 'UAE Pass' registration as authorities push full transparency

November 28, 2023

Property buying and selling too will now be registered on the UAE Pass portal, as the authorities seek to bring…

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Executive Moves

HSBC Hires JPMorgan Veteran for Middle East Investment Bank Push

November 28, 2023

JPMorgan Chase & Co. veteran Karim Tannir is joining HSBC Holdings Plc in the Middle East as the lender bulks…

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Executive Moves

HSBC Hires Ex-UBS NRI Private Banker

November 28, 2023

London-headquartered HSBC has reportedly hired a former UBS private banker who focuses on the non-resident Indian client segment.   HSBC…

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Property & Real Estate

Dubai real estate: Ultra-rich target mansions in hunt for privacy

November 28, 2023

The demand for mansions in Dubai has increased significantly this year as more of the world’s wealthy flock to the…

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Awards and Recognition

Citi hires Carmen Haddad as VC, Middle East Wealth and Banking

November 27, 2023

Citi has announced the appointment of Carmen Haddad as Vice Chair, Middle East Wealth and Banking. Carmen will transition her…

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