CEO Interview: Egypt's first unicorn Fawry aims to lead in financial inclusion
More than two-thirds of Egypt’s adult population do not have a bank account, and even those who do rarely have…
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai are on a rapid growth trajectory: HSBC
Leading UAE cities Abu Dhabi and Dubai are on a rapid economic growth trajectory and in the post-COVID era both…
Why is Mergers and Acquisitions Thriving in These Regions?
While the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many businesses throughout 2020, a recent rebound in mergers and…
Kuwait cuts some rates to ease currency and virus pressures
Kuwait’s central bank has cut interest rates on some monetary policy instruments in an effort to ease pressure on the…
Despite Covid-19, why is M&A booming in these regions?
During the third quarter of the year more than $1trn of M&A transactions were conducted globally, according to statistics from…
Here’s how European private bank LLB is looking to grow in the GCC
One of the oldest financial institutions in Europe, Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) has been in business for almost 160 years. …
Arab world’s lone growth outpost lures debt investors back
Foreign debt investors have flocked back to Egypt, reversing billions of dollars of outflows in spring sparked by the coronavirus…
Sukuk issuance seen recovering from COVID stress
Global sukuk issuance volumes are expected to recover and reach last year’s levels in 2020 despite the unprecedented stress from…
Oman starts marketing two-part dollar bond issuance
Oman has started marketing a two-part U.S. dollar bond issuance comprising seven- and 12-year bonds, according to a document seen…
QDB extends coverage period of National Response Guarantee Program
In implementation of the directives of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to support and provide financial and…
Reducing the cost of infrastructure and capital projects
The construction industry is facing significant pressures. As a result of tightened liquidity in the private sector, reduced government spending,…
4th Middle East and Africa Fintech Forum to take place in November 2020
Despite the pandemic, which led to the cancellation of many major events around the world, MENA’s leading international bank, Bank…