Egypt proactively ensures technology is not misused in financial crimes
Head of the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Unit Ahmed Said Khalil asserted that Egypt adopted a proactive approach to…
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Kuwait approves landmark digital commerce law, paving the way for a regional digital economy hub
Kuwait City: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the Kuwaiti Cabinet has approved the new Digital Commerce Law,…
UAE Central Bank removes minimum salary requirement for personal loans
The Central Bank of the UAE has instructed banks to cancel the long-standing minimum salary requirement for obtaining personal financing,…
QNB to modernise national surveillance infrastructure
QNB announced the awarding of a landmark and strategically significant project to Ooredoo Qatar for the complete modernisation of its…
Most GCC central banks cut key rates; Kuwait holds rates steady
Most Gulf central banks cut key interest rates on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve moved to reduce rates by…
UAE Central Bank plans comprehensive regulation for telemarketing financial products and services
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is preparing to issue a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the telemarketing…
Saudi CMA makes changes in investment accounts rule to woo foreigners
Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved a set of amendments to the regulatory framework governing the procedures for opening investment…
CBE and Foreign Ministry launch ‘Open Your Account in Egypt’ initiative
The Central Bank of Egypt and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates have launched the “Open Your…
Gulf Bank highlights the advancement of fraud and cyberattacks
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and in alignment with the nationwide Diraya campaign led by the Central Bank of…
Tamara obtains Central Bank of the UAE approval
Tamara has officially received a restricted finance licence from the Central Bank of the UAE. As a leading Fintech…
World Bank Group to open office in Muscat
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed an agreement with the World Bank Group (WBG) to open a…
DIFC Courts conducts 90% of hearings in 2025 remotely
More than 90 percent of court hearings at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts this year were conducted remotely…