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Jaywan in UAE: Soon, all debit cards to be issued with new payment solution

The cards are to be issued to residents who have bank accounts or to those who are banking with exchange houses

Kuwait Central Bank initiates SME financing questionnaire

This initiative aims to provide insights into the processes of obtaining and utilizing credit, reports Al-Seyassah Daily.

Remittance costs through UAE exchange houses to see 15% hike

UAE exchange houses to have option on raising remittance fees

Hawksford expands its global footprint with Dubai office

Hawksford strengthens its global portfolio with a new Middle East office.

Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia 'A+' rating on strong balance sheet, fiscal buffers

The rating agency forecasts a budget deficit of 2.3% of GDP in 2024, similar to 2023

GCC companies rush into Saudi Arabia

Firms keen to tap $3 trillion worth of opportunities being created by foreign investment

UAE banks to lead regional growth in 2024

Overall stability expected in key metrics for GCC banks

GCC banks to prove resilient in 2024 with UAE, Saudi banking systems leading: S&P Global

S&P Global anticipates overall stability in key metrics for GCC banks in 2024

CBUAE maintains the base rate at 5.40%

The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities

UAE turns into a magnet for family offices – and they are not just thinking regional

As a natural destination for wealth, UAE is further adding to its credentials

KPMG to host regional Family Business Summit in Bahrain

The summit will provide a platform for participants to share insights and strategies, ensuring that they have a virtuous network to be support them in sustainable growth of their family legacies.

Moody’s alters outlook to negative for 5 Egyptian banks amid credit profile concerns

This connection constrains the standalone financial profile of these banks.

Optimistic on growth and the impact of AI

Middle East CEOs recognise the urgent need to reinvent their businesses, reveals PwC's latest survey

Are UAE’s hyper-rich giving enough thought to insuring their luxury assets?

High networth individuals must take steps in getting their precious collections covered

Kuwait enforces strict civil card procedures for expat bachelors: Report

The process will include a meticulous verification process for rental contracts, with a specific focus on scrutinising the owner’s signature in Kuwait

Fitch Ratings affirms Gulf Bank’s long-term issuer default rating at “A” with a stable outlook

The Stable Outlook on Gulf Bank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating reflects that on the Kuwaiti sovereign rating

PwC invests heavily in Middle East managed services business

PwC’s Managed Services wing focuses on six functional domains

Dubai emerged as biggest market globally for $10mln homes in 2023

Emirate also set a record, with luxury home sales crossing $7.6 billion in 2023, according to Knight Frank

NBK hosts a series of workshops for the employees of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development

Focusing on Treasury, Trade Finance and Money Transfers

UAE banking sector assets hit $1.09tn for first time in history

The country’s monetary base witnessed a 2.9 percent growth in November

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