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Comment & Analysis

UBS CIO on how changing geopolitical scenario is impacting investment opportunities

April 25, 2022

As the world faces significant geopolitical and economic unpredictability, Michael Bolliger, chief investment officer for emerging markets at UBS Global…

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FinTech

Sheikh Maktoum approves DIFC Courts’ 2022-24 work plan

April 25, 2022

The 2022-2024 strategic work plan for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts was approved on Sunday.   The new…

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Executive Moves

Value Partners appoints Managing Director, EMEA Business

April 25, 2022

Value Partners Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Value Partners” or “the Group”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 806) today announces…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Oman’s sovereign wealth fund splits into two portfolios

April 25, 2022

The Oman Investment Authority has split its assets into local and foreign portfolios, the state news agency said on Sunday.…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Masdar signs deals to develop 4 GW-capacity green hydrogen plants in Egypt by 2030

April 25, 2022

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

NBK distributes dates and water to drivers before Iftar

April 25, 2022

Bin Hussain: The campaign aims to reduce accidents and traffic violations during the run up to iftar National Bank of…

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Executive Moves

SICO appoints new Chief Risk Officer and Head of Middle Office

April 25, 2022

SICO BSC  has  announced  the appointments of Owen Vallis as Chief Risk Officer and Nimita Nazer as Head of Middle…

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Comment & Analysis

Lebanon banking group rejects latest draft of financial recovery plan

April 25, 2022

The Association of Banks in Lebanon said on Saturday it “completely rejects” the government’s latest draft of a financial recovery…

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FinTech

‘Adopting Crypto in A Big Way,’ Binance Receives Bahrain License

April 22, 2022

Binance is granted the Central Bank of Bahrain’s first crypto-asset service provider license.   Bahrain’s Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Noqood Holding officially launches operation in Egypt

April 22, 2022

Noqood Holding and its subsidiary KashNow, have officially announced the launch of their operations in Egypt, during a ceremony attended…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain Retirees Receive Pension Increase

April 22, 2022

The pension rise to the salaries of retirees from January 2021 to April 2022 has been deposited in their bank…

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Comment & Analysis

Fitch Affirms Egypt at 'B+'; Outlook Stable

April 22, 2022

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Egypt's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+' with a Stable Outlook.   A full…

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