11/22/2018
The collaboration between CFA Institute and MEIRA underscores the mutual commitment of both organisations to contribute to improve the communication of the Middle Eastern companies
11/21/2018
The deteriorating bank ties also threaten a larger re-export trade of other countries' goods to Iran through Dubai's ports and airports
11/21/2018
New agreement is aimed at financing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Jordan
11/21/2018
These generous policies for the local populations now face a key problem: how to ensure they remain sustainable in the long-term.
11/21/2018
The industrial group is planning a 5- to 7-year tenor fixed-rate U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured sukuk under their $3 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, subject to market conditions.
11/21/2018
A new economy really is needed in MENA.
11/20/2018
The new government has been struggling to plug the big hole on the external front as the current account deficit reached record $18bn in FY18.
11/20/2018
Under the existing law, the figure is JD24,000 for households with JD4,000 in exemptions on VAT medical and educational receipts and invoices and JD12,000 for individuals.
11/20/2018
For some (listed constituents), this (the new framework) will be just "business as usual’ but for others, they will "undoubtedly" need to pay more attention to the IR function and its resourcing, he said
11/19/2018
Inconsistent laws and practices were highlighted in a dispute between UAE-based Dana Gas and its bondholders over the repayment of a $700 million sukuk and whether it still complied with Sharia law.
11/19/2018
Even so, the trade balance is still in favor of Qatar, which exported goods worth $54.6 million (Sh5.4 billion) to Kenya in 2015 according to latest figures.
11/19/2018
The audit firm is already coming under scrutiny in countries such as the UK, South Africa and the UAE.
11/19/2018
Its members include representatives of all ministries and sectors in the country to co-ordinate and co-operate among it to implement policies and plans to provide a high level of information security and contribute to tackling any attempts to hack the ele
11/19/2018
This MoU entails both the parties to implement joint and specialised training programmes in the fields of accounting, auditing, and other related fields.
11/19/2018
This event was a pinnacle for the firm, as it showed how far the firm has come since its founding 15 years ago.
11/19/2018
Chaired by AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the UBF, the BoD commended the recent laws and regulations, and highlighted the positive impact the new laws would have on the banking and financial sector as well as the national economy.
11/18/2018
The attendees expressed comfort with the robust performance of the banking sector as reflected in the strong key financial indicators supported by economy growth.
11/18/2018
"In the past, it was prescribed in the law, so the central bank had no choice but to apply. Today, the Central Bank may say 20 per cent or 10 per cent or 30 per cent overnight," Al Ghurair said.
11/16/2018
Bonds in the Gulf region have been under pressure this month due to lower oil prices and geopolitical concerns, although losses have been limited.
11/15/2018
KPMG said it is cooperating with Oman's Capital Markets Authority to resolve the matter