Dubai launching 'crypto valley' in tax-free zone
A Dubai government authority has announced that it is launching a crypto valley in the country's free zone, where there…
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Hawkamah and IMF focus on key trends impacting the Governance of Central Banks
Hawkamah and the International Monetary Fund convened the sixth high-level Central Bank Governance Forum in Dubai on January 21-23, 2020.…
Turkish Treasury to issue gold-backed bonds and sukuk to corporate investors
Turkey will issue gold-backed bonds and sukuk for corporate investors, especially for retirement and investment funds, with a settlement date…
Bahrain Become's Next Country to Trial Digital Currency
The central bank of Bahrain is the first to pilot a new toolkit developed by the world economic forum. …
Egypt wants to raise its sovereign wealth fund’s capital to $63bln
The government of Egypt is seeking to increase the capital of its social wealth fund to EGP1,000 billion ($63.3 billion)…
Explainer: Can Lebanon's new government revive the economy?
After three months of political paralysis, Lebanon has finally formed a government under Prime Minister Hassan Diab. Now comes…
Turkish bank probe ‘casts wide net over trading in financial sector’
Turkish competition officials made surprise visits to several private, state and foreign banks late on Friday to analyse computers as…
Online facility to reclaim VAT on new homes in UAE
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has launched a new and enhanced platform on its website to further streamline the process…
Shuaa Capital prices, issues GFH’s $300m sukuk
Shuaa Capital said on Wednesday that along with other parties, it priced and issued Bahrain-based GFH Financial’s five-year sukuk at…
India and UAE take landmark step to stop expats fleeing debt
India has signed a reciprocal agreement with UAE to enforce foreign civil decrees in a move aimed at deterring expats…
DFSA hosts IFIAR's Leadership
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has hosted the Chairman of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR), Mr…
Al Salam Bank Strengthens Ties with Seychelles
A delegation from Al Salam Bank-Bahrain headed by Group CEO Rafik Nayed met with the President of the Republic of…