NBE, Banque Misr support Egypt's Health Ministry by LE 60M to counter COVID-19
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population signed a cooperation protocol with the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr…
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MUFG expects 2021 recovery in the MENA region
An MUFG MENA Economic roundtable suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the oil price shock of the first half…
Loans worth $537mln approved for SMEs – Central Bank of Jordan
The Central Bank of Jordan, since the onset of the pandemic until July 16, has approved 3,942 loan requests at…
Qatar's business leaders, top bankers optimistic about reigniting economy
As the third phase of coronavirus restrictions are set to be lifted next month, Qatar’s top bankers and business leaders…
Saudi Arabia’s swift intervention in pandemic pays dividends: OBG report
The swift introduction of integrated stimulus and support measures by the authorities as soon as the coronavirus crisis reached Saudi…
HSBC named ‘Best Investment Bank in Middle East’
HSBC has been named the ‘Best Investment Bank in the Middle East’ at the ‘2020 Euromoney Middle East Awards for…
Sustainable investing gains momentum in wake of Covid-19
A vast majority of regional investors have become interested in sustainable investing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according…
COVID-19 will result in a permanent increase in compliance risk
New research report Today we release our "COVID-19: Compliance Risk Survey 2020" report, following a survey of Board directors and…
Bionic companies pave the way forward for stronger business performance: report
COVID-19 crisis demands a rapid, comprehensive response and Bionic Champions are better positioned to take decisive and effective action, according…
IMF urges GCC, Arab states to balance reopening economy, keeping Covid cases down
The GCC and other Arab countries must have a right balance between opening up their economies and keeping coronavirus cases…
KPMG: Saudi government's agility limits impact of Covid-19 pandemic
The setting up of governing mechanisms under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to promote intergovernmental collaboration was a big support to…
HSBC hosts webinar on Qatar’s response and resilience during Covid-19
HSBC experts hosted a special webinar to discuss Qatar’s response and resilience during Covid-19, which was attended by many of…