Bahrain's Push to Fintech by Central Bank
Predominantly an oil-based economy, Bahrain has been investing a lot to diversify its businesses as world-over countries are looking for…
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
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The UAE Foreign Direct Investment Law
For a great many years, global businesses have viewed the United Arab Emirates as an attractive global investment market. …
Imdaad secures Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank FM contract
Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets,…
EU adopts framework for sanctions on Turkey
On 11 November 2019, the European Council adopted a framework for restrictive measures in response to Turkey's unauthorised drilling activities…
The regulatory agenda moves on
Debate is now moving on to how to deliver this agenda and exactly what this will mean for European financial…
UAE launches venture capital fund for defence and security SMEs
The investment arm of the Tawazun Economic Council has launched a programme to attract venture capital for small and medium…
Beit Al Khair Society spends AED 53 million on ‘Aman Programme’
The Bait Al Khair Society donated AED 53.3 million to the "Aman Programme" from the start of the year to…
Egypt: Central bank to offer $1.5bn worth of treasury bills
The Central Bank of Egypt yesterday announced that it would issue $1.560 billion of treasury bills for one year on…
Middle East Business Climate Improving
Doing business in at least four countries in the Middle East is becoming easier according to the World Bank's Doing…
A new smart employee benefits platform by FlexxPay, in partnership with Nasco
Employee benefit platforms have been in the news a lot over the past few weeks, as companies in the region…
NCB and USAID begin US$25mn partnership to stimulate SME growth
The UAE continues to pave the way when it comes to investing in a more diverse economy under its Ghadan…
ABIC Reiterates Importance of Keeping up with Economic Boom
The Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference held in Bahrain called for practical action to catch up with the new wave…