Abolishment of the NOC system in Oman – a practical guide for employers
On 6 June 2020, the Royal Oman Police issued Decision No. 157/2020 amending Article 24 of the Executive Regulations to…
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Responsible investing around the world
It seems everyone in the asset management industry is talking about responsible investing and the importance of ESG (environmental, social…
Gulf Islamic banks’ profitability expected to be less affected by Covid: Kamco-Invest
The profitability and the topline of Islamic banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected to be less affected by…
How Saudi Arabia has built new alliances
The world’s economic center of gravity has been moving inexorably eastwards for the past 50 years as the great trading…
EFG Hermes to add new business lines for complete NBFIs platform
EFG Hermes is set to add new, complimentary business lines to its non-bank financial institution sector segment to create a…
Saudi Arabia's crown prince is trying to buy Newcastle United for $381 million. Here are all the major soccer teams owned by royalty.
Manchester City — bought in 2008 by Emirati Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Sheikh Mansour is the prime minister…
Gulf International Bank honored for innovation in trade
Gulf International Bank has won awards recognizing the Bank’s leadership and innovation in Trade and Cash Management GIB was…
Sharjah hires banks for $1bn sukuk sale
The emirate of Sharjah hired banks to raise as much as $1bn from international debt markets, joining wealthier Gulf states…
Extradition hearing of former Abraaj CEO to start in London
A four-day extradition hearing is set to get underway in London on Monday involving the founder and former chief executive…
Egypt finances SME sector from its $6.2 billion support initiative
Egypt has included small and medium-sized enterprises to its $6.2 billion financing initiative to help support the industrial, agricultural and…
Middle East IPO market faces subdued outlook for rest of 2020
Despite enjoying a strong first quarter, the initial public offering (IPO) market in the MENA market is set to face…
COVID-19: Looking for a trip in the Middle East? These are your options
Hotels have ramped up hygiene, archaeological sites have been sanitized and beaches cleaned up -- Egypt is gearing up to…