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DFSA censures Paymentology Ltd for disseminating misleading and deceptive information

March 11, 2022

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today issued a public censure against Paymentology Ltd.   Paymentology is a payment…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar banks' operating efficiency, capital remain strong: Moody's

March 11, 2022

Widening net interest margins and higher non-interest earnings emboldened the profitability in Qatar's banking sector, whose operating efficiency and capital…

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Comment & Analysis

Bahraini entrepreneurs have potential to go global

March 11, 2022

Bahraini entrepreneurs have the potential to expand globally due to an integrated support system that includes a variety of financial…

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New Investment Products & Services

QIB introduces Corporate Online Account Opening through its website

March 11, 2022

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the launch of a service which simplifies the opening of…

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FinTech

DFSA publishes regulatory framework to oversee cryptocurrencies

March 11, 2022

The Dubai Financial Services Authority, the regulator of the emirate’s financial hub, has published its regulatory framework overseeing crypto tokens,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi Central Bank extends guaranteed financing program for small businesses

March 11, 2022

The Saudi Central Bank today announced an extension of its Guaranteed Financing Program for small and medium-sized businesses.    The…

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Comment & Analysis

How Dubai’s financial services regulation has evolved to keep pace with innovation

March 11, 2022

While the UAE’s anti-financial crime framework has come under increased monitoring of late, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has…

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Legal

New rules boost Dubai’s international arbitration credentials

March 10, 2022

The modernisation of arbitration rules for the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) can help Dubai become a leading hub for…

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Comment & Analysis

Crypto Investment and the Wealthy

March 10, 2022

Amid hype, volatility, controversy and opportunity, the cryptocurrency (crypto) sector and ecosystem continue to grow rapidly. The sector, worth an…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubal Holding reports profit of $735mln for 2021

March 10, 2022

Dubal Holding has reported a profit of AED 2.7 billion ($735 million) in 2021, up from AED 217 million in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Botswana to showcase trade, investment opportunities at ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai

March 10, 2022

Botswana has planned to showcase her trade and investment opportunities at the ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Abu Dhabi’s FAB to open representative office in Iraq

March 10, 2022

First Abu Dhabi Bank  will be expanding its regional footprint with the opening of a representative office in Iraq, as…

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