Kuwait says it will not ‘stand idly by’ as Kingdom faces hardship
Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday met with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Sabah in Kuwait City…
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Bahrain's $10bn fiscal stability package has boosted confidence, says central bank governor
The $10bn (Dh36.7bn) financial support package extended to Bahrain by Gulf countries, has shored up investor confidence and is helping…
Abu Dhabi Global Market updates anti-money laundering rules
Abu Dhabi's financial freezone, the Abu Dhabi Global Market, has begun a public consultation on changes to its rules for…
Bahrain to allow companies using cryptocurrencies to work in the country on a trial basis
Bahrain has taken the first step towards regaining its foothold as the Middle East’s financial hub by allowing companies using…
Your taxes OECD proposals for a digitized economy
On February 13, the OECD issued far-reaching proposals for addressing the challenges of digitizing the economy and invited comments from…
Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority updates banking licensing guidelines
Financial regulator the Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA) has updated its guidelines for those seeking a banking licence, in a…
It’s Official: Bahrain Is Courting Crypto Companies
In a bid to recover its status as the financial hub of the Middle East, Bahrain is officially inviting cryptocurrency…
Lebanon nominates Ziad Hayek for World Bank boss
To Highlight unfair hiring practices, some campaigners carry out sting operations on unsuspecting firms. They submit two applications with…
Updated anti-money laundering laws in UAE to face some challenges
As long ago as 2008, the Financial Action Task Force reviewed the legal measures the UAE had implemented to counter…
QIB lays strong foundation for digital banking lead: Sheikh Jassim
QIB shareholders have given approval to amend the bank’s Articles of Association to comply with the listing condition of dividing…
Emirates NBD approval for debt, equity funding renewed
Emirates NBD’s general assembly meeting on Wednesday reviewed the banking group’s financial results and approved the directors’ report. The…
Abraaj close to selling major assets
The Abraaj Group, once the largest private equity firm in the Middle East, is close to reaching a key milestone…