Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE
In spite of the region’s attractive markets, foreign investment in the UAE has been slowed by certain local regulations. …
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Qatar c.bank sells fewer T-bills than planned, yield rises
The Qatari central bank again sold fewer Treasury bills than planned at its monthly auction on Tuesday in what bankers…
Bank of Khartoum wins nod for Bahrain branch
The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted a license to Sudan's Bank of Khartoum, to open a branch in Bahrain.…
SICO announces changes to its regional fund portfolio
Securities & Investment Company (SICO), licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional wholesale bank, announced today the…
Premier: Bahrain regional hub for Islamic banking
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain's success in turning into a financial and…
Dubai International Financial Centre Launches Fully-Integrated Client Portal in Line with Dubai's 'Smart City' Initiative
Dubai International Financial Centre, the global financial hub connecting businesses and institutions with emerging market opportunities across the Middle, East,…
QFBA launches competency framework for finance sector
The Qatar Finance and Business Academy has launched Kafa’a, a first-of-its-kind training and competency framework for the banking and finance…
Qatar: Board members can be sued for liability only in 3 years
Qatar has said the enforceability of liability lawsuits against members of the board of directors has been reduced to three…
Dubai hedge fund 'to close' amid suspicions of Danish tax fraud
Dubai-based private investment house Solo Capital Partners is being wound up amid reports the company is one of several being…
ICAEW recognises outstanding talent in accountancy and finance in the Middle East
The region's best and brightest in accountancy and finance were celebrated last night at the fifth annual Middle East Accountancy…
Deloitte "Middle East Point of View": Investment fund products evolve to target private investors
Historically, asset management activities in the Middle East have focused on Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and other institutional investors. However,…
Israel joins international efforts to boost transparency and end tax evasion
Israel has signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, making it the 91st jurisdiction to join…