Qatar emerges as start-up capital of the Gulf region
Qatar, with massive investments in the process of economic diversification of the energy-rich economy, has established itself as the start-up…
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Qatar's real estate transactions reach QR11.4bn during H1 2020
Qatar’s real estate market has weathered the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country witnessed a significant pick up…
Bahrain’s ABC says in preliminary talks to buy Blom Bank’s Egypt business
Bahrain’s Bank ABC said on Tuesday it was in preliminary talks to buy Blom Bank’s Egyptian subsidiary, pitting it against…
Standard Chartered Cuts Private Bank Jobs in London, Dubai (1)
Standard Chartered Plc has started cutting jobs at its private-banking unit in London and Dubai, as the emerging-markets lender trims…
UAE rolls out new system to monitor and curb financial crimes
The UAE rolled out a new smart system named ‘Fawri Tick’ to monitor and curb terrorism financing in the country,…
30 arrested in massive tax graft said to involve hundreds of millions of shekels
Thirty people were arrested Monday as police revealed they had cracked an allegedly massive graft plot involving hundreds of millions…
UAE fund invests in Israeli fintech firm that offers loans to SMEs, freelancers
New York-headquartered Salaryo, a fintech start-up that provides financing for small business and freelancers, has raised $5.8 million in a…
Israel's Bank Hapoalim to Forge Ties With UAE Banks After Normalization Accord Signed
Israel's largest lender Bank Hapoalim expects to start working with banks in the United Arab Emirates once the two Middle…
Etihad offers free COVID-19 insurance for its passengers
The insurance cover for travelers aboard the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s flights took effect Sept. 7 and will last until the…
How to spot a recruitment scam in the UAE
Jobseekers should steer clear of recruiters who ask for cash or payment in personal bank accounts, it has been advised.…
Dubai International Financial Centre to attract more firms through Expanded Prescribed Company Regime
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has expanded the applicant criteria for its successful Prescribed Companies regime. The expanded Prescribed…
5-year renewable visa plan for UAE retirees has property market primed for action
Dubai Tourism and the General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs announced on September 2nd a 5-year visa for residents…