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Islamic Finance

Emirates Islamic becomes UAE's first Islamic bank to offer dynamic currency conversion for visa card

September 26, 2019

The initiative follows a successful pilot by Emirates NBD Group in partnership with Network International, the leading enabler of digital…

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Comment & Analysis

10 reasons why UAE is the region's fastest growing e-commerce market

September 26, 2019

2019 is hailed as the year for online shopping in the UAE. As the e-commerce market gains momentum regionally and…

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FinTech

The Woman Trying to Shake Up Israel’s Financial System

September 26, 2019

Israel is known for tech innovation, but its banks have a lot of catching up to do. So Hedva Ber,…

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Comment & Analysis

Aramco demands one-billion-dollar loan days after Houthis’ attack

September 26, 2019

Saudi Aramco plans to borrow more than $ 1 billion to finance a project, sources revealed to Reuters on Wednesday.…

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Legal

Sharjah Ruler approved 161 employment cases on humanitarian grounds

September 26, 2019

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved 161 employment cases…

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FinTech

UAE-based Mashreq launches digital bank NeoBiz to serve SMEs

September 26, 2019

Dubai-headquartered Mashreq has launched its digital bank ‘NeoBiz’ in the UAE, to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA to raise $500mln in 30-year bonds

September 26, 2019

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company started marketing on Thursday $500 million 30-year bonds, a document by one of the banks…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Kuwait suspends work permits for expats in cooperative societies

September 26, 2019

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor decided to suspend the issuance of work permits in the cooperative societies of…

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Awards and Recognition

Burgan Bank wins excellence award in recruitment of national labor

September 26, 2019

Burgan Bank, the progressive financial powerhouse in Kuwait and the region, announced its latest award from the Gulf Cooperation Council…

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FinTech

Israel Approves New Digital Bank

September 25, 2019

The Bank of Israel is green lighting a new digital bank — the country’s first new financial institution in decades.…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Adnoc Drilling completes first offshore IDS well

September 25, 2019

Adnoc Drilling, the largest drilling company in the Middle East, announced on Tuesday the completion of its first offshore integrated…

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Executive Moves

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Middle East Capital Markets Specialist

September 25, 2019

Cushman & Wakefield  has appointed Hassan Farran to head its Middle East Desk on the EMEA Capital Markets team, based…

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