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Comment & Analysis

Call to end unregulated UAE advisers as latest worst reputations rankings unveiled

April 6, 2022

One in every four UAE residents consider recruitment companies to have the worst reputation among those companies typically under fire,…

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Investment Banking

HSBC launches metaverse opportunities fund for its private banking clients

April 6, 2022

HSBC, a British multinational investment bank, has launched a fund for metaverse opportunities for its private banking clients in Hong…

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Executive Moves

GFH appoints Ghazi Al Hajeri as Chairman

April 6, 2022

GFH Financial Group has announced that Mr. Ghazi Al Hajeri has been appointed as Chairman of the Group effective 04/April/2022.…

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Comment & Analysis

DAE Ltd closes US$ 1bln Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

April 6, 2022

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd. (“DAE”) successfully signed a US$ 1,000,000,000 Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Facility”). Al Ahli Bank…

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FinTech

KHCB introduces Apple Pay through the Khaleeji Mobile App

April 6, 2022

Stemming from its tireless efforts to continue providing an exceptional banking experience to its clients, and as part of its…

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Financial Results

Fitch ratings publishes Turkish banks datawatch: 4Q21

April 6, 2022

Fitch Ratings’ 4Q21 Turkish Banks Datawatch report covers 13 banks that comprise 81% of total Turkish banking sector assets. It…

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Islamic Finance

Bank Nizwa signs agreement with Ministry of Labour to support ‘Sahim’ program

April 6, 2022

Demonstrating cohesion with Ministry of Labour’s ongoing efforts to facilitate job seekers and fresh graduates with temporary work permits under…

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Awards and Recognition

Ahlibank awarded ‘Top Omani Brand in Banking’ by Alam al-Iktisaad

April 6, 2022

Ahlibank won the coveted ‘Top Omani Brand in Banking’ Award at the ‘Top Omani Brands’ felicitation ceremony, organised by Alam…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE’s investment banks back in action as IPOs and M&A deals await bumper year

April 6, 2022

The UAE’s investment banking scene is again becoming active with deal flows - and the prospect of fat bonuses making…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oliver Wyman buys Booz Allen’s MENA management consulting business

April 6, 2022

Oliver Wyman has closed a major deal in the Middle East and North Africa, acquiring the management consulting business of…

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Legal

Lebanon judge lifts travel ban on 2 bankers

April 6, 2022

A Lebanese judge on Tuesday lifted travel bans imposed last month on two senior Lebanese bankers as part of an…

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FinTech

Emirates NBD joins Plug and Play startup ecosystem

April 6, 2022

Emirates NBD has announced a partnership with Plug and Play Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest innovation enabler, to boost the…

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