Dubai adopts first law regulating virtual assets
Dubai has adopted the first law of its kind in the emirate that regulates virtual assets, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,…
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Lebanon central bank seeks names of those who failed to repatriate funds amid crisis
Lebanon’s central bank has asked commercial banks to provide the names of political figures who failed to comply with a…
Abu Dhabi’s FAB to open representative office in Iraq
First Abu Dhabi Bank will be expanding its regional footprint with the opening of a representative office in Iraq, as…
New rules boost Dubai’s international arbitration credentials
The modernisation of arbitration rules for the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) can help Dubai become a leading hub for…
Emirates NBD is first UAE banking group to publicly commit to female leadership targets, aiming for 25 percent of senior roles to be filled by women by 2027
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region is the first large…
National Bank of Fujairah collaborates with Emirates Environment Group
Emirates Environmental Group continues its mission towards protecting the environment and has collaborated with the National Bank of Fujairah to…
Qatar First Bank to implement a capital raise of up to 420 million ordinary shares through its Rights Issue
Qatar First Bank (QFB), has announced that it has received the regulatory go-ahead to proceed with its ‘Rights Issue,’ as…
Banking sector tops in ‘jobs for Kuwaitis’
According to official data, the Kuwaiti banking sector, particularly the Central Bank of Kuwait, is the most reliable provider of…
Saudi Central Bank extends Guaranteed Financing Program for one more year
The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, has extended a guaranteed financing scheme for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses for…
Lebanese bank closes over 30 British-held accounts after UK ruling-depositors’ group
Lebanon’s Bank Audi has closed more than 30 accounts belonging to UK nationals or their close relatives since a London…
UAE Added to Global Watchdog’s ‘Gray List’ Over Dirty Money
The United Arab Emirates has been added to a global watchdog’s list of countries subject to greater oversight for shortcomings…
New rules boost Dubai’s international arbitration credentials
The modernisation of arbitration rules for the Dubai International Arbitration Centre can help Dubai become a leading hub for international…