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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kuwait-based OJO Group’s ARC Advisory strengthens regional footprint through strategic collaboration with Sarat Investments Holdings

April 20, 2026

 Kuwait-based OJO Group’s ARC Advisory has strengthened its regional footprint through a strategic collaboration with Saudi-based Sarat Investments Holdings, marking…

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FinTech

Egypt promotes fintech, investment opportunities during IMF/WBG Spring Meetings

April 20, 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade held meetings with leaders from several international financial organizations to promote expansion opportunities…

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Retail Banking

UAE launches digital platform to track essential goods prices

April 20, 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has launched an “Essential Goods Price Platform”, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance…

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Tax

Bahrain, Bermuda sign protocol amending double taxation agreement

April 20, 2026

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with His Excellency David Burt, the…

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Property & Real Estate

NBB joins forces with BLME to provide UK property loans

April 20, 2026

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), a leading financial powerhouse in the kingdom, has sealed a strategic collaboration deal with…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

CBUAE issues updated AML/CFT/CPF guidance to strengthen financial sector compliance

April 17, 2026

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued updated guidance on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi Arabia bolsters Pakistan’s economic stability with deposit at central bank

April 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia has continued its support to enhance Pakistan’s economic stability by extending the term of an existing $5 billion…

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Tax

UAE revises tax penalties: 5 changes businesses must know

April 17, 2026

The UAE has introduced sweeping changes to tax penalties, cutting fines and revising how violations are handled, with the Federal…

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FinTech

UAE strengthens its AI media ecosystem as Galaxy Corporation launches operations in the country

April 17, 2026

Galaxy Corporation, a Seoul-based AI-driven entertainment technology company, has established a UAE office as part of its global expansion, signalling…

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FinTech

Africa’s corporate banking push hits integration headaches

April 17, 2026

Egypt’s Commercial International Bank has made notable progress in developing digital infrastructure. The bank recently rolled out a mobile banking…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai signs MoU to integrate SMEs into property sector growth

April 17, 2026

Dubai SME, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

MENA ECM deals plunge 91% in Q1 amid weak deal flow – LSEG

April 17, 2026

MENA equity and equity‑related issuance slumped sharply in the first quarter of the year, with total proceeds falling to $472.9…

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