Expats warned about breaching tax allowance
UK expats living in the Gulf are being urged to check if they are breaching the pensions lifetime allowance limit.…
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World has confidence in Egypt's economy, Inflation fell to less than 10%.: CBE Governor
"The world trusts the capabilities of Egypt's economy, following the success of the economic reform program which exceeded expectations,".said Governor…
Invest Bank shareholders approve Sharjah's majority stake – sources
Shareholders of Sharjah-based Invest Bank have approved a proposal to let the government of Sharjah own more than a 50…
Dubai regulator sets up unit to assess digital and financial risk
Dubai’s financial regulator will establish a dedicated unit to study cyber risks faced by the growing number of companies at…
Dubai reinforces commitment to boosting ties with Latin American and Caribbean markets
Government and business leaders from the UAE and the Latin America and the Caribbean region reinforced their commitment to improving…
Gulf Banks Cut Deals To Speed Growth
After months of talks, Kuwait Finance House announced its acquisition of Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank in January. Both sides…
Bahrain: Proving Ground
It might seem out of character, but bank regulators in Bahrain are leading their country through a dizzying series of…
Trade between GCC, Latin America hit $16.3b in 2018
Trade flows between GCC countries and Latin America and the Caribbean reached $16.3 billion (Dh59.86 billion) in 2018, while the…
Standard Chartered fined $1.1bn for money-laundering and sanctions breaches
Standard Chartered has been ordered to pay $1.1bn (£842m) by US and UK authorities to settle allegations of poor money-laundering…
Bahrain Announces Special Programme for 100 Arab Start-Ups
Bahrain has announced the roll-out of a new programme of support for the 100 Arab start-ups shaping the Fourth Industrial…
FCA backs adviser's pension transfer intervention
Dubai’s financial services regulator took “appropriate” measures against collapsed private equity company Abraaj Group, but communication was lacking and there…
Carlyle Group to acquire up to 40% stake in Cepsa from Mubadala
The U.S. buyout company Carlyle Group LP has reportedly agreed to purchase up to 40% stake in Spanish oil and…