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Mashreq signs agreement with DIFC to provide Escrow account services to owners' associations

January 8, 2020

Mashreq, had announced that it has signed an agreement with Dubai International Financial Centre, which will enable the bank to…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

DFSA takes action against Morgan Gatsby Limited for multiple serious breaches

January 8, 2020

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced that it has fined Morgan Gatsby Limited, approximately USD 246,000 (approx. AED 900,000),…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE business community lauds government for new five-year tourist visa

January 8, 2020

Stakeholders in the UAE’s private sector were all praise for the government’s decision to grant five-year multi-entry visas to foreigners…

Comment & Analysis

Three themes shaping GCC financial services

January 8, 2020

Governments in the GCC region know that a strong, resilient financial services sector is critical to economic development and reform.…

Legal

Winston & Strawn to close Dubai office in Q1 2020

January 7, 2020

Winston & Strawn is set to close its offices in Dubai in the first quarter of 2020. According to…

Comment & Analysis

Michael Klein: the Middle East Expert at Credit Suisse

January 7, 2020

His election to the board of Credit Suisse may have gone by almost unnoticed in Switzerland. But Michael Klein’s…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai sets the pace for disruptive governance

January 7, 2020

It goes without saying that Dubai is nimble when it comes to governance and has often changed goalposts to keep…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bahraini women move to forefront of banking

January 7, 2020

As Bahrain celebrates the centenary of the establishment of the banking sector, the contributions of Bahraini women have become more…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Better operating conditions

January 7, 2020

Financial markets across the globe have taken a battering in the past couple of years, with the Arabian Gulf region…

FinTech

Qatar bans crypto trading and storage: report

January 6, 2020

Qatar has banned cryptocurrencies according to a new report. The report by International Investment claims that the Qatari Financial Regulator…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

'Bahrain businesses need to gear up for NBR inquiries'

January 6, 2020

Businesses in Bahrain need to gear up for inquiries by the National Bureau for Revenue as well as onsite visits…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

ADIB provides $80mln Sharia'a-compliant financing to Oman Shipping Company

January 6, 2020

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, had signed an agreement to provide a US$80 million Shariah-compliant Ijara facility to Oman Shipping Company…

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