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Comment & Analysis

Global Islamic Financing Market 2019 – Al Rajhi Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Baraka Banking, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD

September 13, 2019

The given report is an excellent research study specially compiled to provide latest insights into critical aspects of the Global…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Shuaa gets closer to a name change Abu Dhabi Financial Group

September 13, 2019

Shuaa Capital has received shareholder approval to change its name to Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG). The approval comes one…

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Property & Real Estate

Altico misses interest payment, underlining stress in realty market

September 13, 2019

Altico Capital India Ltd, a lender to real estate companies, said it has defaulted on interest payments worth ₹19.9 crore…

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FinTech

Dentons launches '50 for 50' CSR Challenge in the Middle East

September 13, 2019

Dentons has launched an innovative CSR project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.  …

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kuwait Finance House plans $8.8bn deal for Bahraini bank

September 13, 2019

Kuwait Finance House offered to buy Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank in an all-share deal that’s valued at about $8.8 billion.…

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Comment & Analysis

IIFM organizes Awareness Seminar in Muscat

September 13, 2019

The International Islamic Financial Market (International Islamic Financial Market1) organized an Awareness Seminar on Islamic Finance in Muscat co-hosted by…

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FinTech

SS&C to Acquire Investrack Business

September 13, 2019

SS&C Technologies Holdings has  announced it has entered into a definitive agreement wherein SS&C will acquire the Investrack business from…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia – The Global Investment Powerhouse for AI and Automation

September 13, 2019

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan explicitly spells out the nation’s ambitious attempt to radically overhaul its economy.…

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Comment & Analysis

A Global View Of GDPR Progress

September 13, 2019

This research reflects practical difficulties and regional differences in levels of adherence  to GDPR across Europe, the United States, China…

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Comment & Analysis

Unsustainable commodities use presents USD 700bn opportunity in food sector alone, UBS finds

September 13, 2019

The world's current use of commodities is unsustainable. Markets must adopt greater urgency in tackling the challenges posed by climate…

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Awards and Recognition

NBK receives 3 awards from Global Finance at GFM Awards in Dubai

September 12, 2019

National Bank of Kuwait was awarded “Best Consumer Digital Bank”, the “Best in Mobile Banking” in Kuwait and the Most…

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Islamic Finance

Kuwait's Warba Bank hires banks for dollar sukuk

September 12, 2019

Kuwait's Warba Bank has hired banks to arrange fixed income investor meetings ahead of a potential sale of five-year U.S.…

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