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Environment and Sustainable Investments

COP29: Saudi Arabia signs major green energy pact with Central Asian nations

November 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia has signed a joint executive program with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration on renewable energy development…

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Retail Banking

UAE banking sector can put in higher growth even with interest rate cuts: CBD's Al Hammadi

November 14, 2024

The UAE banking sector’s 2024 performance continues to resonate with more well-defined gains on key parameters, whether that’s on the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

PIF announces sale of 100mln shares in stc

November 14, 2024

PIF sold 100 million of its shares in stc, representing 2% of the company’s issued share capital through accelerated bookbuild…

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Executive Moves

Aliph Capital appoints private capital veteran as Managing Director

November 14, 2024

Aliph Capital  has  announced Gaurav Wadhwa has joined the firm as Managing Director.   Gaurav joins Aliph’s growing team of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FAB’s EOSB funds secure initial approval from MOHRE, SCA

November 14, 2024

Through this initiative, employees now have the chance to grow their end-of-service benefits using the UAE government’s new Alternative End-of-Service…

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Research & Studies

UAE entrepreneurs are among the most optimistic globally about business growth despite headwinds: HSBC survey

November 14, 2024

Saudi Arabia, UK and US are top choices for UAE entrepreneurs considering potential moves abroad 86% of UAE entrepreneurs, highest…

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Executive Moves

Clarke Morton-Shepherd joins Project & Development Services team of JLL

November 14, 2024

JLL has appointed Clarke Morton-Shepherd as its new Head of Markets for Project & Development Services in the Saudi Arabia…

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FinTech

Visa launches flexible payments feature in US, UAE

November 13, 2024

Visa said on Tuesday it was rolling out a flexible payments feature in the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates,…

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Research & Studies

Retailers in KSA and the UAE must innovate and differentiate to prosper in fast-changing retail markets

November 13, 2024

While differentiation in retailer propositions and customer preferences is still limited in KSA, differentiated propositions are emerging in the UAE…

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Islamic Finance

Bank Nizwa reaffirms leadership position with remarkable Q3 performance

November 13, 2024

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable growth and industry leadership, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the…

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FinTech

Egypt showcases cutting-edge electronics innovation

November 13, 2024

Eight Leading Egyptian Tech Companies Highlight Egypt’s Emerging Role in Electronics Design and Advanced Manufacturing Egypt, represented by the Information…

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Awards and Recognition

QIB recognised as Safest Islamic Bank in Qatar and 2nd in GCC by Global Finance

November 12, 2024

Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar’s leading digital bank, has been recognised as the Safest Islamic Bank in Qatar and 2nd in…

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