UBF to develop banking experts' profession
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has continued its collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Central Bank of…
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EU lawmakers back plan for European Investment Bank work in Iran
EU lawmakers gave approval on Wednesday for the European Investment Bank (EIB) to do business in Iran, overcoming a blocking…
Four Big Banking Issues Affecting UAE Company Formation
Opening a corporate bank account can be stressful. New and tough international regulations and expectations on banks over the last…
UAE launches unified portal for business licensing
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has today launched a new portal that will enable one-stop online business registration across the…
KPMG was a key witness as investment firm Abraaj unraveled
The unraveling of Abraaj Group, a once-high flying champion of emerging markets investing, is drawing attention to the role played…
Bank Nizwa unveils reduced property financing rate
Bank Nizwa has announced a new reduced rate of 5.25 per cent for ready property financing, in a move aimed…
Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi financial regulators ink fintech pact
Abu Dhabi Global Market, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority signed a co-operation…
UAE banking free zone, French innovation cluster sign MoU for FinTech cooperation
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) said on Sunday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on financial technology (FinTech)…
Qatar’s foreign investment law could be a ‘game changer’
The draft-law on foreign investment which will allow non-Qatari businesses to have 100 per cent capital in companies in all…
Bahrain central bank's net foreign assets fall in May
Net foreign assets at Bahrain's central bank, an indication of its ability to defend its currency against market pressure, fell…
Landmark tax agreement to strengthen tax treaties enters into force with additional countries joining
Ministers and senior officials from Kazakhstan, Peru and the United Arab Emirates have signed the BEPS Multilateral Convention bringing the…
Gulf neighbours Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will offer new aid to strengthen the country's "fiscal stability"
Bahrain said on Wednesday that its Gulf neighbours Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will offer new aid to strengthen…