US inks anti-terror deal with Qatar in press to end dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sealed a deal Tuesday to intensify Qatar's counterterrorism efforts, tackling a central issue in…
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Quartet values US bid to resolve Qatar crisis
The United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain and Arab Republic of Egypt on Tuesday issued the…
New requirements will not imperil offshore formation
Last month’s column on offshore companies led to a storm of requests seeking clarifications on a number of issues, particularly…
DIFC and DIEDC set to launch Islamic FinTech initiatives
“With the global Muslim population expected to grow by 73 per cent between 2010 and 2050, there will undoubtedly be…
Saudi Arabia to issue domestic ‘sukuk’ Islamic bonds this month: Media reports
Saudi Arabia will issue a local currency sukuk, or Islamic bond, this month, Saudi finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan told Al…
IFC invests $26.2bn in funding startups across MENA region
The International Finance Corporation, which recently took part in the $2.5m fund that was raised by Palestine’s Ibtikar, is heavily…
Andersen Global Initiates Expansion in Egypt
Andersen Global is proud to announce the addition of a presence in Egypt by way of a Collaboration Agreement with…
Qatar’s financial stability is a resilient model
When I meet people, I am often asked about the current political crisis impacting the GCC and Qatar and I…
Failed coup takes toll on Turkey's foreign policy
The consequences of the failed July 15 coup in Turkey increased Ankara's international isolation, exposing shortcomings in the government's sometimes…
Saudi, UAE banks stand to lose if they cut financial ties with Qatar
Banks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE will be “materially impacted” should the Gulf Cooperation Council decides to sever financial…
Tillerson arrives in Kuwait to push for Qatar resolution
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar after a meeting with Kuwait’s top…
Abu Dhabi Financial Group lifts stake in Noble
A fund controlled by the Abu Dhabi Financial Group has increased its stake in Noble Group, the crisis-hit commodity trader,…