SAMA launches Islamic finance research support program
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the launching of the Islamic finance research support program to support researchers in the…
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19 UAE-listed companies now have women board members
Nearly one fifth of the UAE’s listed companies have so far complied with the norm to have at least one…
UAE fintech Sarwa raises $15m in Mubadala-led funding round
UAE-based financial technology startup Sarwa has secured $15 million during its latest funding round led by Abu Dhabi wealth fund…
Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC
Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the…
Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight
Jacolene Otto, Head of Private Equity & Real Estate, describes how the unstoppable momentum of environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Khalifa Almehairbi: UAE real estate surpasses international ones in terms of appeal and returns
Khalifa Saif Almehairbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arabian Gulf Investments Company, confirmed that the UAE real estate…
Bentley has 5 unused 2015 limousines for sale
Back in 2015, a customer in the Middle East ordered five Mulsanne Grand Limousines to be custom produced by Bentley.…
Wiley, PwC’s Academy Middle East expand partnership to help finance professionals
Wiley, a global leader in research and education, and PwC’s Academy Middle East, the talent and skills development business of…
Cedar Consulting develops balanced scorecard for two banks
A flagship of Cedar Consulting’s proposition is its tried and tested Balanced Scorecard approach for strategic and organisational development. …
NBO and Alshaya partner to give cardholders major discounts
To enhance customer experience, National Bank of Oman, in partnership with Alshaya Group, is offering cardholders exclusive discounts when shopping…
COVID-19: Saudi consumer loans grow 106 times in year
The value of loans taken in Saudi Arabia in the first and second quarters grew 106 times compared to the…
Supporting MSMEs without putting banks at risk
Saudi Arabia did a great job in shielding micro, small and medium-sized enterprise owners from the negative impact of the…