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Comment & Analysis

Emirates NBD reports that more than 96% of UAE corporate clients use digital payments

November 10, 2021

The Corporate and Institutional Banking division of Emirates NBD has reported an increased preference for digital banking amongst its clients,…

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Uncategorized

From a domestic to a global focus; the drivers of diversification of GCC family businesses

November 10, 2021

Family businesses have played a significant role in the development of economies around the globe, spurring employment, innovation and economic…

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Executive Moves

Hamed Ahmed Ali appointed as Chief Executive Officer- Dubai Financial Market

November 10, 2021

The newly formed Board of Directors of the Dubai Financial Market Company (PJSC) has held its first meeting today, Monday…

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Comment & Analysis

Riding Diwali high, UAE gold retailers expect sales trend to continue

November 10, 2021

Most jewellery retailers in the UAE who saw brisk sales last week as Indian customers returned to the stores to…

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Awards and Recognition

Volante Technologies Wins "Best Cloud Services Provider" at MEA Finance Awards 2021

November 10, 2021

Volante Technologies has announced that it has won the 2021 MEA Finance Award for Best Cloud Services Provider.   The…

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Insurance

Saudi Tadawul to offer up to 30% of its public shares to individuals

November 10, 2021

Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co. increased the shares allocated to individual subscribers in its initial public offering (IPO) to 10.8…

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Research & Studies

Saudi tops MENA IPO list as four companies raised $1.8bln in Q3 2021: EY

November 10, 2021

The Middle East North Africa (MENA) region saw four initial public offerings (IPO) raise a total of $1.836 billion during…

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Islamic Finance

Saudi Arabia gets $3.25bln with year's third international bond sale

November 10, 2021

Saudi Arabia sold $3.25 billion in dual-tranche bonds on Tuesday comprising a sukuk tranche and a conventional portion in its…

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FinTech

ADGM-licensed digital wealth manager unveils investments for retail clients

November 10, 2021

FinaMaze, a hybrid asset manager regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market, said it will start to offer prime retail…

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Retail Banking

UniCredit sells remaining stake in Turkey's Yapi Kredi

November 9, 2021

Italy's UniCredit (CRDI.MI) will sell its remaining 20% stake in Yapi Kredi Bank (YKBNK.IS) by the end of March 2022,…

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Comment & Analysis

It's All A Lot Of Fun Until The Music Stops Playing

November 9, 2021

• Central banks turning upbeat on economy on belief inflation to prove less transitory than thought. • Equities appear set…

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Comment & Analysis

Odyssey CEO runs 50km race to raise money for kids with cancer

November 9, 2021

 As the CEO and Co-Founder of the Odyssey Group, the Odyssey team and I strive on a daily basis to…

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