UPDATE 1-Iraqi Central Bank Eases Restriction On Private Banks In Kurdish Region
Iraq’s central bank has eased restrictions on private banks in its Kurdistan region, telling them they could keep branches there…
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Qatar First Bank sells stake in Amanat Holdings as Qatar-UAE ties unwind
Qatar First Bank said on Tuesday that one of its units had sold its stake in United Arab Emirates healthcare…
Dubai gold prices steady amid firmer dollar
Gold prices were little changed on Monday, but held near the previous session's low, pressured by a firmer dollar and…
Asian Buyers Rival Arabs in London Luxury Property Market
The high-end property market in London is likely to see a “dramatic” increase in buyers from Asia over the next…
Emirates doubles down on luxury with upgraded first-class cabins
Emirates, which operates the world’s biggest fleet of long-haul aircraft, threw its weight behind the future of first-class travel, pouring…
Bahrain To Host First Regulatory Tech Summit
The World Arena Group, a leading conference organizer with offices in the UAE, the UK and the US, will host…
Investors Remain Wary In Wake Of Saudi Crackdown
A week after an unprecedented crackdown on some of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest princes and businessmen, foreign governments and investors are…
Millennials Set To Call The Tune
As the Middle East’s wealth management market transitions, many players are reviewing their game and strategies to capture clients as…
CBK Policies Helped Banks In Crisis After Oil Prices Fall – ‘Mergers To Create Instability’
Several experts in economy affirmed that Kuwaiti banks escaped the major crises that hit the global financial system in previous…
The end of the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to digital banking
Over the last decade, the rise of smartphones and mobile devices has transformed the banking experience. This phenomenon is particularly…
DIFC Boosts Efforts To Promote Growth Of Fintech With Two New Accelerator Programmes
The Dubai International Financial centre, the region's financial centre, has doubled down on its commitment to propelling the growth of…
Standard Chartered Makes Steady Progress In Recovery Strategy
Standard Chartered is making steady progress in its turnaround strategy it adopted two years ago, José Viñals, Chairman of the…