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FinTech

UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority warns public of a computer virus spreading fraudulent links

December 27, 2019

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has warned the public against a worldwide virus outbreak that goes by the name of ‘Emotet’.…

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Comment & Analysis

Casting doubts on Lebanon’s pound peg

December 27, 2019

Lebanon’s central bank Governor Riad Salameh said “no one knows” which way the country’s exchange rate is heading, suggesting the…

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Comment & Analysis

Tenants facing credit reports is a sign of maturing UAE property market

December 27, 2019

The use of Al Etihad Credit Bureau’s reports and scores by real estate companies to assess the financial health of…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE marching towards becoming a $500B economy

December 27, 2019

Rapid economic diversification underpinned by a string of bold reforms and a series of government stimulus measures are set to…

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Comment & Analysis

A decade of opportunities awaits Arab countries

December 27, 2019

From China’s emergence to the need for smart cities, the Middle East is well placed to benefit from what the…

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Property & Real Estate

DAMAC brings back its popular DSF offers on five of its in-demand luxury projects

December 27, 2019

DAMAC Properties has introduced exclusive Dubai Shopping Festival offers on five of its most coveted luxury residential projects in Dubai.…

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Awards and Recognition

Awqaf announces achievements of endowment banks

December 27, 2019

The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs yesterday announced the achievements of endowment banks…

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Islamic Finance

Sukuks can be a sound defensive asset

December 27, 2019

Looking to 2020, the global sukuk market has become increasingly relevant as uncertainty in the financial markets persists.   With…

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Comment & Analysis

Will the long boom in global markets last another year or should investors cut and run?

December 27, 2019

The past year has been excellent for investors but it is now drawing to a close and as always, past…

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FinTech

CoinMENA appoints SRB for Islamic opportunities in digital assets

December 27, 2019

CoinMENA, the company based in Bahrain has announced its collaboration with the Shariyah Review Bureau for its digital asset platform.…

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FinTech

Saudi’s HyperPay raises eight-figure investment for its payment processing platform

December 27, 2019

Riyadh-headquartered payment processing platform HyperPay has closed an eight-figure USD investment, it announced today in a statement to MENAbytes without…

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Comment & Analysis

What the United Arab Emirates can show asset-rich nations in Africa

December 27, 2019

At this point, numerous onlookers know about the wide diagrams of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) financial story: a moderately…

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