Jordan expands powers of anti-corruption agency
Jordan's government unveiled strengthened legal measures on Sunday to fight corruption and announced an expansion of efforts to collect taxes…
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Oman Arab Bank finalises agreement to acquire Alizz Bank
Oman Arab Bank will acquire the entire issued share capital of the Muscat-based Alizz Bank in a deal that will…
UAE Public Prosecution warns against misusing national currency
The UAE Public Prosecution has reaffirmed that misusing the national currency is a punishable crime and has called on the…
Northern Trust Selected by Sancta Capital to Provide Institutional Brokerage and Global Custody Services
Northern Trust has been selected by Dubai-based asset manager Sancta Capital Advisors (Sancta Capital) to provide brokerage and global custody…
Dubai outlines plans to unify legal framework for Islamic finance
The chief executive of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre outlined the phases for the development of a unified legal framework…
Dubai International Financial Centre Invests in Innovative FinTech Start-up Companies
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international business hub in the Middle East, Africa…
DIFC back to business with offices, retail outlets and restaurants open
Dubai International Financial Centre has welcomed back clients, visitors, retailers and restauranteurs at the Centre. “The health and safety…
Abraaj ex-CEO’s alleged theft cost the firm $385m – liquidators
Liquidators overseeing Abraaj Group’s insolvency now estimate chief executive officer Arif Naqvi’s alleged theft to have cost the firm $385m,…
Bahrain planning to set up specialised banking court
Bahrain Association of Banks is considering the establishment of a specialised banking court to help speed up procedures and strengthen…
DFSA and Deloitte Middle East publish discussion paper on Digital Assets Custody
DFSA’s Innovation Strategy contributes to the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Future of Finance agenda Paper aims to further support…
Commercial Bank of Dubai allows foreign ownership of its shares
Commercial Bank of Dubai, which counts Investment Corporation of Dubai as its biggest shareholder, became the latest lender in the…
Abu Dhabi Global Market enhances its dispute resolution framework
Recent changes in the law mean businesses now have greater scope to resolve disputes before courts in the Abu Dhabi…