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Tax

How UAE’s R&D tax credits could unlock significant value for the construction sector

April 16, 2026

Construction companies in the UAE risk missing out on substantial tax savings under the country’s new research and development  incentive…

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Tax

ClearTax approved as UAE e-invoicing provider ahead of July deadline

April 15, 2026

ClearTax said on Tuesday it had been approved as an ‘Accredited Service Provider’ under the UAE’s e-invoicing framework, as companies…

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Islamic Finance

Al Baraka Islamic Bank launches alBarakat 2026 scheme

April 15, 2026

Al Baraka Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of…

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Financial Results

Oman’s Bank Muscat posts 9% rise in Q1 profit on lower impairment

April 15, 2026

Bank Muscat, Oman’s largest bank, reported Q1 net profit of OMR 64 million, 9% higher year-on-year (YoY) on the back…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

IMF cuts MENA growth forecast to 1.1% on Iran war

April 15, 2026

The International Monetary Fund sharply reduced its 2026 growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa to 1.1 percent…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE and Philippines to develop digital currencies and link payment systems

April 15, 2026

The central banks of the UAE and the Philippines have signed an agreement that includes efforts to develop digital currencies…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dollar GCC ESG sukuk issuance stalls over geopolitical tensions

April 15, 2026

Dollar-denominated ESG sukuk issuance plunged 75% YoY to around $1 billion in Q1 as geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

BAB inks deal with Kuwait Banking to boost financial collaboration

April 14, 2026

The Bahrain Association of Banks has announced the signing of a MoU with the Kuwait Banking Association at its headquarters…

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Awards and Recognition

QIC wins Digital Insurer of the Year and Best Insurance App in Qatar

April 14, 2026

Qatar Insurance has been named "Digital Insurer of the Year in Qatar" and "Best Insurance App in Qatar" at The…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Oman’s central bank raises OMR2.1mn through treasury bills

April 14, 2026

Oman’s central bank raised OMR2.1 million by way of allotting treasury bills on Monday.   The value of the allotted…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green, up 1%

April 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 112.13 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 11,426.77.   …

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Executive Moves

Al Baraka Islamic Bank elects new board, chairman

April 14, 2026

Al Baraka Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in Bahrain, has announced the election of its new Board…

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