‘Bahrain committed to ensure ideal business climate’
Bahrain is committed to continuing regulatory improvements to streamline the innovation process and ensure the business climate is ideal for…
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Private sector cutbacks spark the rise of the UAE gig economy for 100,000 workers
Corporate cost-cutting in the UAE is fuelling a rise in the gig economy, experts have said, as companies look to…
Citigroup Bolsters Investment Banking Ranks With Eye on Cash-Rich Private-Equity Firms
Citigroup Inc. has hired a veteran banker of HSBC Holdings PLC and Deutsche Bank to co-head its coverage of private…
Abu Dhabi combines funds to form $250B SWF
Abu Dhabi is combining two of its investment firms to create a wealth fund with assets of about $250 billion…
Malta bank chief held in US over Iran links
The head of a Maltese private bank which had been under scrutiny by a murdered investigative journalist has been arrested…
Saudi rolls out online payment service
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) will allow banks operating in the kingdom to offer online payment and purchase service…
Bahrain to start investor meetings ahead of multi-tranche dollar bond sale
Bahrain has hired BNP Paribas, Citi, Gulf International Bank, National Bank of Bahrain and Standard Chartered to arrange a series…
Investing in the Gulf ’s banking evolution
How long has UBP been present in the Middle East? UBP has looked after clients from the Middle East…
Arkan Bank could tap investors for $200mln through Nasdaq Dubai listing
The new Islamic bank being set up by a group of investors led by Dubai Investments could raise up to…
INTERVIEW-Newly empowered Saudi women to help drive growth at Al Rajhi Bank
As Saudi women get the right to drive and have more chances to work, increased economic activity among an entire…
Dubai ruler enacts new laws to boost financial hub
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has enacted two new laws that aim to improve and expand Dubai…
ADIC To Join Mubadala As Abu Dhabi Continues Merging State-Run Investment Funds
Abu Dhabi is combining two of its government-run investment firms, with the Abu Dhabi Investment Council joining Mubadala Investment Company.…