Qatar, UAE, Iran and Egypt making big strides in digital inclusion
Qatar, the UAE, Iran and Egypt are among the global markets that have most improved digital inclusion within their populations…
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Finastra reveals corporate bank priorities for 2025
Research from Finastra, unveiled at its flagship (virtual) industry event – Finastra Universe – shows changing priorities for corporate banks…
FinTech and digital transformation headline at the 10th Annual Middle East Banking Summit
The 10th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit explored the world of banking technology and digital transformation. The two-day event…
Saudi Arabia dominates MENA IPO market in 2020
Saudi Arabia continued to lead the initial public offering (IPO) market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…
The digital future is coming at us faster than ever before
Accelerated by the pandemic, the digital future is coming at us faster than ever before, and maybe faster than we…
Banque Saudi Fransi board recommends $127.9mln dividend
Banque Saudi Fransi said Tuesday its board of directors has recommended the distribution of 4 percent dividend to shareholders for…
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala hires banks for dual-tranche euro bonds – document
Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala has hired banks to arrange a planned dual-tranche issue of euro-denominated bonds, a document seen…
CBZ chair punts agritech, mining in push for UAE investment in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is ripe for Middle Eastern investment in mining, agritech and financial technology, according to the chairman of CBZ Holdings,…
Dubai on track to become leading sustainable financial hub
The Dubai Sustainable Finance Working Group has published two comprehensive guides as part of Dubai’s efforts to accelerate its leading…
Can You Endure the Duration?
• Bonds endure a tough month. • Bond traders are sending an unambiguous signal to the Treasury that they do…
Nedbank Private Wealth celebrates its 10th anniversary in Dubai
After ten years operating in Dubai, Nedbank Private Wealth is looking forward to continuing to support its client base and…
DAMAC Properties mulls increasing stake in DAMAC International Limited
Dubai’s DAMAC Properties PJSC has announced that its board will consider increasing its stake in part-owned subsidiary DAMAC International Limited.…