Bahrain’s banks must help finance economic recovery
Banks in Bahrain must play a major role in helping the national economy recover from the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak…
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
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Moody's – Decline in sukuk issuance to be limited by GCC financing needs
Moody's expects sukuk issuance to modestly decline by 5% this year to about $170 billion on the coronavirus crisis Gulf…
Trusts and Shari’a compliance
Over the next 10 years, more than $15 trillion is expected to be passed down to the younger generation. Succession…
Abu Dhabi And Dubai Launch New Initiatives In A Bid To Reshape The UAE Economy
As the UAE moves to simplify doing business in the country, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development on Tuesday…
Lebanon's banking, economic and political systems were already under threat before the explosion. Here's why
The massive blast that hit Lebanon's capital on Tuesday has delivered yet another devastating blow to a country already rocked…
BNP Halts New Commodity Trade Finance Deals as It Reviews Unit
BNP Paribas SA has suspended new commodity trade finance deals while it reviews its involvement in the business in Europe,…
Dubai launches economic program for post-COVID recovery
Dubai has launched an economic program as part of its efforts to reshape the emirate’s economy and try to assure…
Startupbootcamp Continues to Support the Middle East and Africa Tech Ecosystem
Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Startupbootcamp supports early-stage tech founders to rapidly scale their companies by providing direct access…
Total collapse: Lebanon’s currency crisis explained
Lebanon’s current economic catastrophe is epitomised by one factor more than any other: The free fall of its currency. Since…
Dubai landlord lists 400 properties on Urban platform
More of Dubai’s property leasing is getting onto digital platforms. Dubai Asset Management has struck a partnership with Urban,…
Kuwaiti lessor halves Boeing 737 MAX order after ending legal claim
Kuwaiti aircraft leasing company Alafco has halved its order for 40 Boeing 737 jets after reaching an agreement to end…
'Brexit will bring us closer to the Gulf', says UK Middle East Trade Commissioner
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU will allow British companies to forge a more direct and closer relationship with governments…