UAE construction industry on edge as Arabtec eyes 'liquidation
Pressure on the UAE’s construction sector is increasing by the day, with banks now tightening up project-related financing over the…
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Middle East’s first sovereign green bond sees strong demand
Egypt pulled in orders for nearly five times the $750 million size of the Middle East and North Africa's first…
Qatar expected to retire debt using accumulated contingency reserve funds, says Moody’s
Qatar is expected to retire debt using accumulated contingency reserve funds, global rating agency Moody’s said and noted it understands…
Egypt: fintech, e-commerce and telehealth secures top funding in Q3
After several months of COVID-19-related economic uncertainty, investors seem to be embracing the new normal in Q3 by resuming the…
Qatar Airways introduces UV cabin cleaning technology
Qatar Airways has started using UV cleaning technology onboard its aircraft, which it says “has been shown to be capable…
Syrian olive trees put down roots in Kurdish Iraq
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Iraqi Kurdistan is a hidden treasure: tens of thousands of olive trees, thriving…
Bahrain – We overcame the circumstances by effectively implementing our strategy…
“GFH Financial is preparing to acquire two schools in Saudi Arabia … and there is no intention to invest in…
Deep Dive: Why The Pandemic Is Pushing MENA Regulators To Upgrade Open Banking, Privacy Laws
Consumers and businesses have been moving online in recent years, and regulators from the European Union to the Middle East…
SABB wins best banking app in Kingdom
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has won the best “Digital Mobile Banking App” award in Saudi Arabia from Global Finance.…
Bird & Bird advises on issuance of US$500m Sukuk for Emirates Islamic Bank
International law firm Bird & Bird has advised on the issuance of US$500,000,000 1.827 per cent. trust certificates due 2025…
DeVere reports surge in demand for money apps amid environmental and Brexit fears
Growing demand for green, paperless banking and fears over post-Brexit rule changes have triggered a "monumental surge" in enquiries for…
What a cashless society will look like
The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred the rapid adoption of digital payments worldwide to meet soaring demand for contactless transactions and…