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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman’s finance and leasing sector supports economic diversification under Vision 2040

June 27, 2025

Sultanate of Oman financial services industry continues to play a central role in supporting the country’s long-term development strategy.   …

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Islamic Finance

Central Bank suspends new Islamic banking customers at UAE bank, imposes Dh3.5 million fine

June 27, 2025

The Central Bank of the UAE ordered a six-month suspension on new customer onboarding through the Islamic Window of a…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Trade volume with Saudi Arabia up 65% to QR4.9 billion: Qatar Chamber

June 27, 2025

Qatar Chamber revealed that trade volume between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia saw a 65…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE secures top sovereign credit ratings from major agencies

June 27, 2025

The UAE has received strong sovereign credit ratings from Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s Investors Service, reflecting international confidence…

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Retail Banking

Qatar National Bank suspends share buyback, to resume on July 10

June 27, 2025

Qatar National Bank Group said that in accordance with Qatar Financial Markets Authority regulations, QNB will not conduct its share…

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FinTech

Qatar’s payment system registers 54 million transactions worth QR15.280bn in May: QCB

June 27, 2025

Qatar’s payment system witnessed around 54.019 million transactions valued at QR15.280bn in May this year.   In a post on…

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The Great Wealth Flight: Millionaires Relocate in Record Numbers

June 26, 2025

A historic wave of wealth migration is reshaping the global financial landscape. This year alone, 142,000 millionaires are expected to…

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Global Wealth Office at Nest Seekers International Unveils Dubai Expansion: Establishing the Middle East as a Commanding Force in Global Wealth Leadership

June 26, 2025

Global Wealth Office at Nest Seekers International Unveils Dubai Expansion: Establishing the Middle East as a Commanding Force in Global…

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Investment Banking

Mashreq expands global footprint with opening of representative office in Türkiye

June 26, 2025

Mashreq  has announced the opening of its representative office in Türkiye, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting Turkish financial institutions…

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Executive Moves

IBM Consulting appoints Lula Mohanty as Managing Partner for Middle East & Africa

June 26, 2025

IBM Consulting has appointed Lula Mohanty as the firm’s new Managing Partner for the Middle East and Africa.   In…

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Comment & Analysis

Lebanon’s economy to benefit from World Bank’s $250m recovery boost

June 26, 2025

Lebanon’s battered infrastructure and strained public services are set for a boost, as the World Bank has approved $250 million…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Howden announces its entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to drive strategic growth opportunities

June 26, 2025

Howden has announced that it has received regulatory approval to launch a reinsurance operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…

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