Egypt to issue intergovernmental green bonds
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance started its procedures to issue intergovernmental green bonds, to be the first country in the Middle…
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Women making inroads in GCC’s political, fiscal environments
The appointment of Kuwait’s first female finance minister and the reappointment of the first woman to lead the Saudi stock…
Standard Chartered commits USD75bn towards Sustainable Development Goals
Standard Chartered has announced new business targets for supporting its clients as they transition to a low carbon economy as…
Guarding against the coronavirus, sustainably: Are reuseable face masks the answer?
With surgical masks selling out all over Asia as the Covid-19 coronavirus spreads, how can concerned citizens help to protect…
Building green economies impactful, sustainable and responsive, says Doha Bank CEO
Islamic finance has the potential to play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, Doha Bank…
Islamic finance picks up on best practices
Socially responsible investing and Islamic finance share similar origins and aspirations. Common to both is an ethical underpinning that puts…
First REIT launched in the UAE to support 'green' investment
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the launch of a sustainable real estate investment trust (REIT), the…
Watershed moment: As renewables rise, world must brace for era of disruption
A new world is emerging from the global shift to renewables, and it is poised to upend societies and economies…
Environmental issues dominate threat list
The 15th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report is published as critical risks are manifesting. The global…
UAE guiding principles on sustainable finance credit positive for banks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE, Aa2 stable) published its first set of guiding principles on sustainable finance during the second…
Sustainable investing gains traction in Mena region
A growing number of investors within the Mena region and across the world are looking at the positive impact of…
Gulf Bank’s 2019 sustainability efforts progress in line with global efforts by the United Nations
Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program and plays a vital role in contributing to the markets…