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Executive Moves

Saudi Arabia’s Afyaa Holding appoints hospitality leader Olivier Harnisch as Chairman of its advisory board

October 2, 2023

Afyaa Holding  has appointed seasoned hospitality professional, Olivier Harnisch, as the Chairman of its Advisory Board.   Harnisch, a well-known…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatari firms among best workplaces for women in 2023

October 2, 2023

Qatar has been ranked among the top-notch firms in promoting gender parity in the workforce.   Great Place to Work,…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia revises growth forecast for 2023 and 2024 as spending rises

October 2, 2023

Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, has revised its growth forecast for 2023 and expects to record a budget…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QSE loses 35 points as rate concerns loom large

October 2, 2023

The Qatar Stock Exchange, which on Sunday experienced technical snag in the pre-opening, saw its key index lose more than…

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Islamic Finance

DIB enters Turkish digital banking sector via new investment

October 2, 2023

Dubai Islamic Bank has entered the Turkish digital banking and financial technology sector through an equity investment in T.O.M. Group…

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Comment & Analysis

Many reasons why UAE banks' interest rates on savings account take time to catch up

October 2, 2023

Chances are you don’t know the answer. Or don’t remember. Or care. Even if you did, it won’t really matter,…

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FinTech

Alipay+ Launches in Saudi Arabia to Better Connect Local Businesses to Asian Tourists

October 2, 2023

Saudi Tourism Authority and Ant Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see the introduction of Alipay+, a…

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Uncategorized

Geneva Private Bank Wants to Make a Big Splash in Dubai

October 2, 2023

Dubai is a dynamic financial center for banks and asset managers. Lombard Odier now wants to significantly strengthen its local…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed reviews Adnoc's carbon management strategy

September 29, 2023

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Thursday reviewed…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Aramco expands into LNG by buying stake worth $500m in MidOcean Energy

September 29, 2023

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil-exporting company, has signed agreements to acquire a minority stake in liquefied natural gas company…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

‘October forms real test for QSE upcoming directions’

September 29, 2023

The Qatar Stock Exchange index concluded this week’s trading down by 0.69 percent, losing 71.010 points to stand at 10,251…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE and Egypt central banks enter into currency swap agreement

September 29, 2023

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and Central Bank of Egypt entered into a more than $1bn bilateral…

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