UAE, an attractive business destination
MODERN and forward looking United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among Singapore's top investment destinations and a leading trading partner in…
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It's Only As Good As It Seems by Gary Dugan
• Markets keep faith in the prospect of a vaccine, and ongoing support from policymakers. • With equities in a…
Egypt finance minister says expects disbursal of $1.6bn of IMF funding by December-end
Egypt expects to receive a $1.6 billion disbursal from the International Monetary Fund by the end of December, Finance Minister…
Gulf banks take lead role in companies’ bailouts
As coronavirus swept the world, governments injected money into direct financial support for workers and businesses. But Gulf states were…
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2020
Sweden tops the GSCI for a 5th consecutive year, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Finland, & Switzerland UK is ranked 15,…
Sohar International concludes $100mln loan syndication
Sohar International has recently concluded a $100 million syndication, which is considered a landmark transaction for the bank as it…
Islamic banking gains prominence in the UAE
Islamic banking is gaining traction in the UAE in terms of progress, penetration and perception according to the latest Islamic…
Saudi banks’ outlook hurt by difficult operating environment
Faced with tough economic conditions following the sharp fall in oil prices and coronavirus-related economic disruptions, leading Saudi banks are…
Islamic banks urged to push digital services as UAE demand dips
Islamic banks in the UAE are being urged to double up on their digital transformation plans as the demand for…
New Research: Over 40% of Companies in MENA Facing Regulatory Investigations Due to Poor Integration of Technology
A landmark survey of more than 1500 compliance leaders around the world including 300 in the Middle East and North…
Emirates NBD unveils next-generation global corporate banking platform, ‘businessONLINE’
Emirates NBD, has unveiled its next-generation global corporate banking platform, ‘businessONLINE’. The Group-wide, single instance, omnichannel platform delivers a…
Top US consultancy withdraws from 'crucial' central bank work
Alvarez & Marsal has exited its role as consultant to Lebanon’s central bank, after a sustained standoff saw the financial…