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Insurance

2021Saudi Central Bank mulls adding COVID-19 insurance coverage for non-Saudi tourists

May 27, 2021

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the possibility of adding coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage to insurance policies for non-Saudi tourists visiting…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE's GDP to recover to pre-pandemic levels over next three years – Moody's

May 27, 2021

Moody’s has rated the UAE’s credit profile as Aa2 stable in its annual credit analysis, reflecting the government’s strong balance…

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Comment & Analysis

Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?

May 27, 2021

"Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing", quipped Oscar Wilde.   He wasn’t far off…

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Executive Moves

Qatar National Bank removes ex finance minister from board after arrest

May 27, 2021

Qatar National Bank said on Tuesday that former Qatar Finance Minister Ali Sherif Al-Emadi has been removed from the bank’s…

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FinTech

Zeta secures $250m investment from SoftBank

May 27, 2021

Dubai-based banking tech startup, Zeta, has secured $250m in investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, it announced on May 24.…

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Executive Moves

New Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investcorp Infrastructure Partners

May 27, 2021

Investcorp and Aberdeen Standard Investments have announced the appointment of Sir Michael Fallon, former Secretary of State for Defence of…

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Comment & Analysis

Islamic social financing in the COVID-19 era and beyond

May 27, 2021

At these extraordinary times in the world, where the devastating effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are still being felt…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

What's next for Saudi Arabia's booming VC sector?

May 27, 2021

Five years into the Saudi Vision 2030 programme, venture capital (VC) funding in Saudi Arabia has risen to an all…

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Executive Moves

YouGov to expand its banking and insurance business

May 27, 2021

YouGov has appointed Emma-Louise McInnes asGlobal Sector Head of Banking & Insurance. The appointment underlines YouGov’s commitment to delivering the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

NBK signs a partnership agreement with Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait

May 27, 2021

Our cooperation with leading institutions in all fields contributes to meet all our customers’ needs and expectations   We encourage…

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Islamic Finance

Ithmaar Bank launches special financing offers for Danaat Al Baraka villas

May 27, 2021

Ithmaar Bank has announced the launch of special financing offers for villas at the Danaat Al Baraka development located in…

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FinTech

Kuwait central bank issues warning against digital currencies

May 27, 2021

Digital currencies aren’t real currencies, are highly risky and they pose a threat to the global financial system, the Central…

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