Dubai Has Become A "Money Laundering Paradise" Says Anti-Corruption Group
The Gulf city of Dubai has been slammed as a “money laundering paradise” by leading anti-corruption group Transparency International. …
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M&A Bankers Wanted for Gulf Merger Boom
It’s a good time to be an M&A banker in the Middle East. Just one month into the year,…
Slowing growth and credit demand to fuel bank mergers
GCC’s banking sector has witnessed a flurry of mergers since 2017 and the sector is expected to see a few…
Hawkamah and IMF Focus on Emerging Central Bank Governance Trends
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are convening a high-level Central Bank Governance Forum in…
Dubai works to create best ecosystem for startups
Dubai has long been a popular destination for holiday makers and professionals and with a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem, it's not…
Striking A Balance Promoting Data Privacy While Addressing Business Needs by Jacques Visser, DIFC
Picture this – you’re at your laptop, planning your next holiday destination and within minutes, ads from different airline companies…
Family businesses to stir sustainable development across the Middle East
Family-owned businesses are uniquely placed to shape the fourth industrial revolution to ensure it is empowering and human-centered, rather than…
Middle East merger and acquisition deals value climbs 50% boosted by mega transactions
The value of merger and acquisition deals in the Middle East soared 50 per cent year-on-year in 2018 as the…
Boards of ADCB and UNB to discuss update on merger with Hilal Bank
The boards of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Union National Bank will meet separately on January 29 to discuss the…
Global risk management survey – Deloitte
Financial organizations face challenges from nonfinancial risks such as cybersecurity, model, third-party, and conduct risk—as well as looming economic dangers—that…
Traded value falls on Dubai bourse
Traded value fell by a half on Tuesday amid waning interest from speculators as Dubai index continued its losing streak…
Saudi Arabia unveils seven principles to raise investment
Saudi Arabia has unveiled seven investment principles, issued by royal decree and based on international best practice, that will support…