Saudi Arabia to Raise $9 Billion via Sukuk
Fitch Ratings Global Head of Islamic Finance Bashar Al Natoor weighs in on Saudi Arabia's issuance. He speaks on…
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Call for collective action against cyber attacks
Even as governments and companies around the world began to fight back against the WannaCry ransowmware attack, media outlets around…
New IDBG, UNDP report identifies steps to leverage Islamic finance for impact investing
The Islamic Development Bank, IDB, Group and the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, has launched a new report that spells…
United Arab Emirates – the latest "tax haven" to sign up to enhanced tax transparency
On the 21 April 2017, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially signed up to the Multinational Convention on Mutual Administrative…
5 things to know about Gulf philanthropy
Philanthropy is booming in Arab Gulf states. Over the past decade, the number of foundations and nonprofits operating in the…
Charles Russell Speechlys highly commended at the Middle East Legal Awards 2017
Charles Russell Speechlys was recognised last week as a Finalist in three “Team of the Year” categories in the Gulf…
Lebanon confirms its commitment towards greater tax transparency
Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Lebanon represented by Mr. Ghady El Khoury, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of…
Barclays ‘Compass’: Prospects For The World Economy Are Brightening
Barclays revealed today its latest tactical investment recommendations in its Q2 2017 “Compass” report, published by Barclays’ Private Bank. …
Qatar First Bank announces key appointments
Qatar First Bank has announced several key appointments in the senior management level in the institution. The selections come…
New Shariah standards for Islamic financing, banking launched in Dubai
A set of new Shariah standards for Islamic banking and financing have been launched by the Accounting and Auditing Organisation…
Winners revealed! Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2017
In a remarkable triple, Al Rajhi was also named the Best Bank in Saudi Arabia, as well as being the…
Investcorp named Best Private Equity firm in MENA 2017
The award comes following a very successful period for Investcorp and its clients, which saw the Firm double its assets…