Saudi central bank shrugs off weaker growth forecast as tourism sector heats up
The opening up of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector will boost the country’s growth outlook and protect the economy from a…
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Lebanon central bank chief says $1bn sent abroad
The governor of Lebanon's central bank said Thursday that $1 billion had been transferred out of the country, despite tight…
Saudi SAMA launches licenses for non-bank financial institutions -statement
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) issued licenses for non-bank financial institutions in the Kingdom for the first time on…
Central Bank of Egypt pilots e-KYC solution for financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Egypt has completed the testing phase of a new electronic know-your-customer (KYC) and has launched a…
French experts expected in Seychelles to examine tax haven blacklist issue, president says
Two French experts are expected to travel to Seychelles to see what authorities are doing following France's decision to put…
Egypt- World Bank Group, Partners launch new initiative to expand A2F for MSMEs, drive growth, jobs in MENA
The World Bank Group, in partnership with the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Switzerland is launching a new expanded…
ADIB provides AED 320 million financing for healthcare facility in London and Edinburgh
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADIB, has provided through ADIB UK a combined AED 320 million (₤66.6 million) Sharia-compliant structured financing…
Egypt: African Development Bank approves $22 million to expand leasing financing to corporates and SMEs
The Board of the African Development Bank on Wednesday approved a $22 million Senior Loan to help Egypt’s Corporate Leasing…
Central Bank of Iraq approves UGH’s acquisition of Bank of Baghdad
Bahrain’s United Gulf Holding has secured Central Bank of Iraq’s approval to acquire a stake in Bank of Baghdad. …
DIFC firms urged to sign up for new law replacing end of service gratuity or risk hefty fines
Leading legal outfit DWF has warned business owners in Dubai International Financial Centre to get on board with the new…
Central Bank of Iraq approves UGH’s acquisition of Bank of Baghdad
Bahrain’s United Gulf Holding as secured Central Bank of Iraq’s approval to acquire a stake in Bank of Baghdad. …
Banker knew Barclays ‘lied’ over Qatar fundraising
A senior banker believed that Barclays documents lied about sums it was paying to Qatar to secure billions in investment…