Dubai sets the pace for disruptive governance
It goes without saying that Dubai is nimble when it comes to governance and has often changed goalposts to keep…
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Bahraini women move to forefront of banking
As Bahrain celebrates the centenary of the establishment of the banking sector, the contributions of Bahraini women have become more…
Better operating conditions
Financial markets across the globe have taken a battering in the past couple of years, with the Arabian Gulf region…
Qatar bans crypto trading and storage: report
Qatar has banned cryptocurrencies according to a new report. The report by International Investment claims that the Qatari Financial Regulator…
'Bahrain businesses need to gear up for NBR inquiries'
Businesses in Bahrain need to gear up for inquiries by the National Bureau for Revenue as well as onsite visits…
ADIB provides $80mln Sharia'a-compliant financing to Oman Shipping Company
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, had signed an agreement to provide a US$80 million Shariah-compliant Ijara facility to Oman Shipping Company…
Kuwait’s Burgan Bank to sell its majority stake in Bank of Baghdad
Burgan Bank, the second largest bank in Kuwait by assets, signed an agreement to sell its majority stake in Bank…
Number of UAE expats looking to emigrate to Canada 'surges' in 2019
A growing number of expatriates in the UAE are increasingly looking for cost-effective ways to obtain a residency in Canada,…
Turkey’s Regulatory Board CMB Moves Against Bitcoin
Turkey’s regulatory group, the Capital Markets Board, is planning to accelerate its Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation efforts by 2020. …
UAE Reviews Plans To Combat Terrorism, Money Laundering In February
The UAE has presented its plan to combat money laundering for the upcoming month of February, during a joint review…
Kuwait finance house-Bahrain signs an agreement with Kooheji real estate to provide special financing for 'One Bahrain bay' project's clients
Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain has signed an agreement with Kooheji Real Estate to provide off-plan financing for customers interested in…
Saudi Arabia bans combined insurance and reinsurance businesses
Regulators in Saudi Arabia have enacted a ban on combining insurance and reinsurance brokerage activities in the same company. …