Investment banks stick with Gulf despite falling fees
Fees are falling, oil prices are low and the region’s economies are under threat. But top global investment banks say…
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Gulf regulators must clarify their cross-border responsibilities
In the past three years, some of the Gulf’s leading companies, including Abraaj, Drake & Scull, Arabtec, Al Mojel, and…
Gulf banks take lead role in companies’ bailouts
As coronavirus swept the world, governments injected money into direct financial support for workers and businesses. But Gulf states were…
Financing agreement between the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector and CBI – Burkina Faso
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private sector, the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank, and…
Bitcoin Soars to All Time High, Breaking Its Prior Record
Bitcoin soared to a record high against the dollar on Monday, as its 2020 rally steamed ahead, boosted by increased…
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2020
Sweden tops the GSCI for a 5th consecutive year, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Finland, & Switzerland UK is ranked 15,…
UAE foreign ownership and investment laws reformed
An increase in foreign investment to the UAE will follow from reforms announced to company ownership laws, Middle East experts…
Wealth management of tomorrow: Is it human or hybrid?
In a world interspersed with digitalisation and upended by disruptive technologies, digital enablement translates into sustainability. This may prompt…
Employment regulations in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
Major changes were made to the employment law in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) that took effect on 1…
Online portal for UAE economic substance regulation notifications to go live
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have confirmed that notifications and annual reports due under its new Economic Substance Regulations…
Saudi's Alkhabeer eyes $266mln for new fund, subscription starts in December
Saudi Arabia’s Alkhabeer Capital, an Islamic investment and advisory firm, has launched the subscription for its new fund, which it…
Sohar International concludes $100mln loan syndication
Sohar International has recently concluded a $100 million syndication, which is considered a landmark transaction for the bank as it…