Gulf firms struggle to keep Qatar business ties despite crisis
Banks and firms across Gulf Arab nations sought to keep business links to Qatar open and avoid a costly fire…
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Exchange shut down by UAE Central Bank begins giving back money
A small money exchange firm shut down by authorities following irregularities has started paying off to customers, mainly small businesses…
IoM and UAE regulators ‘in talks’ over life sector overhaul
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has met with the UAE Insurance Authority to compare notes on pivotal life…
Zurich offers adviser support ahead of UAE regulatory changes
Zurich Middle East has announced the launch of series of new support initiatives designed to helpe financial advisers and intermediaries…
Turkey Unveils New Tax Amnesty Law
The Law on the Restructuring of Certain Receivables and Amendment of Certain Laws and Decree-Laws No. 7020 ("Amnesty Law") was…
Bahrain, Saudi, Egypt, UAE cut ties with Qatar; Doha regrets ‘unjustified’ decision
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates severed ties with Qatar on Monday after accusing the nation of…
Escalation in Gulf Deals Blow to Qatari Banks
Qatari banks, already stretched by financing demands of the $200 billion 2022 World Cup, took a head-on blow from its…
Egypt central bank has not ordered halt to Qatari riyal transactions
Egypt's central bank has not ordered banks to halt transactions in Qatari riyals, an Egyptian official told Reuters on Monday. …
Tamkeen and Bahrain Development Bank sign agreement
Tamkeen and the Bahrain Development Bank signed an agreement to launch a BD 20 million portfolio within the Tamweel Plus…
National Council for Payments issues five important decisions
The National Council for Payments issued a number of important decisions, with the aim of transforming Egypt from a society…
Middle East Banks Should Be Preparing For Regulatory Changes
The banking sector in the Middle East is passing through an interesting phase. Although 2016 was a turbulent year…
Climate change, ethical investments and corporate social responsibilities
Once again President Trump has taken the world by storm by announcing that the US is withdrawing from the painstakingly…