Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

New US$1 Billion World Bank Group Development Financing to Support Egypt’s Private Sector–Led Job Creation, Macroeconomic Stability, and a Greener Economy

May 12, 2026

The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in financing to support Egypt’s efforts to boost private sector–led job creation,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Social Affairs Minister explores cooperation with World Bank

May 11, 2026

Kuwait’s minister of social affairs met with the World Bank’s representative in Kuwait on Thursday to discuss expanding cooperation on…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain: BBK and Eskan Bank sign GLDP agreement

May 11, 2026

BBK has signed the Government Land Development Programme Agreement with Eskan Bank.   The agreement builds on national housing initiatives…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Erdogan’s Proposal Risks Deepening Turkey’s Role in Illicit Finance Networks

May 7, 2026

A sweeping tax proposal unveiled by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week — promising a 20-year exemption on foreign-sourced…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Reem Finance transitions to Reem Bank after UAE licence approval

May 7, 2026

Reem Finance has transitioned into a bank after receiving regulatory approval, rebranding as Reem Bank following the grant of a…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Turkey’s central bank flags rising inflation uncertainty

May 1, 2026

Turkey’s central bank reported a substantial increase in uncertainty over the inflation outlook due to price volatility and supply constraints…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank of Jordan Decides to Hold Interest Rates Steady

May 1, 2026

The Open Market Operations Committee at the Central Bank of Jordan decided on Thursday to keep the main policy interest…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai updates two-year residency visa rule for property investors

April 30, 2026

Residency visa rules for property investors in Dubai have been revised, with authorities introducing updated conditions for granting the two-year…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bahrain central bank leaves overnight rate unchanged at 4.25%

April 30, 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain has announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25%.  …

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FinTech

Kiwe secures final CBE approval to launch social-centric fintech platform

April 27, 2026

Kiwe, the home-grown fintech startup designed around how people use money today, has received final approval from the Central Bank…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Syrian-Algerian talks focus on stronger financial and banking cooperation

April 27, 2026

Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdulkader Husrieh held talks Sunday with Algerian Ambassador to Damascus Abdelkader Qasmi al-Hassani…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Financial Audit Authority in Dubai awards RTA the highest rating in corporate governance and internal audit evaluation

April 24, 2026

The Financial Audit Authority in Dubai has announced that it has awarded the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) the highest…

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