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23rd December 2022
AsiaMENAChina tightens ties with GulfChina has tightened its relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
14th November 2022
MENAAldar joins ‘Clean Energy Business Council’ in MENA regionIn a move to support energy efficiency in the MENA Region, the real estate entity Aldar Properties has become …
10th October 2022
AsiaMENADubai, United Arab EmiratesXPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia and an affiliate of XPENG, today conducted the first flight …
17th July 2022
MENAEmirates REIT is in the running for two awards this year, namely the “REIT CEO of the Year” and the “Leading Shari'a Compliant REIT of the Year in MENA” for 2022.Emirates REIT is a Dubai-based real estate investment trust that invests principally in income-producing real estate in line with …
19th March 2022
MENAMohamed Al Dhaheri, Acting Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) shares the benefits of doing business in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi stands out for the level of support available and for a commitment to making business as easy …
17th January 2022
MENASaudi-led coalition launches airstrikes on Sana'aSaudi Arabia launches airstrikes on Yemen after deaths in Abu Dhabi
20th October 2021
MENAAl Hamraa Insurance Company, leading Iraq’s insurance industryAl Hamraa Insurance Company, since it began its operation in 2001, has been a challenging player among Iraqi insurance …
1st June 2021
MENAFinancial services in the Middle EastThe Middle East is one of the most developing regions of Asia and the world in general. It owes …
15th April 2021
MENAQatar may allow full foreign ownership, stocks riseQatar's cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow non-Qatari investors to own up to 100%.
13th April 2021
MENAAbu Dhabi IHC adds stake in the main constructor in the United Arab Emirates with the latest agreementAbu Dhabi IHC acquires 45% stake in construction giant Alpha Dhabi Holding.
9th April 2021
MENAOil rises as OPEC + officially announces plan to gradually increase productionThe Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies officially announced an agreement to gradually raise production starting …
31st March 2021
MENASaudi Arabia launches $ 1.3 trillion private sector investment boostSaudi Arabia is trying to divert its economy from its dependence on oil exports, which account for more than …
26th March 2021
MENAKuwait Petroleum will seek up to $20 billions of funding to cover shortfallKuwait Petroleum Corp will need the money to maintain the country's crude production levels.
18th March 2021
MENASaudi Aramco to become the world’s leading digitized energy companySaudi oil giant Aramco is advancing its plans to become the world's leading digitized energy company by leveraging innovative
2nd March 2021
MENAOPEC production plunges after Saudi cutOPEC crude production plummeted in February as Saudi Arabia made additional cuts aimed at removing the remnants of a …
23rd December 2020
MENAInvest in Sharjah: Fuelling local economy by maximising investor experienceSharjah’s investment promotion arm is building on the emirate’s vision of inspiring sustainable development by identifying and facilitating opportunities …
6th November 2020
MENAIslamic Finance in Tackling COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic and economic lockdowns have severely affected the global economy. Countries put in place lockdown measures to …
5th November 2020
MENAIn conversation with…Areej Mohsin DarwishChair of Oman-based Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, Areej Mohsin Darwish, has been awarded Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year. We’ve …
19th August 2020
MENABoosting the Islamic finance sector with blockchainShari’ah law prohibits banks from charging interest on loans to their borrowers. Islamic banks offer financing to individuals and …
6th August 2020
MENAThe Beirut Explosion: How You Can HelpOn Tuesday, an enormous explosion ripped through Beirut. The blast, blamed on 2700 tonnes of confiscated ammonium nitrate stored …
19th June 2020
MENAGlobal vision, local impactEstablished in 1952, Banque du Caire (BDC) has been effectively adopting a wide range of prominent Corporate Social Responsibility …
1st June 2020
MENAHow issuing Sukuk has become a trendThe Islamic finance industry is one of the fastest-growing financial segments on the planet. According to the 2018 Reuters' …
14th February 2020
AfricaMENAA step to financial freedomThe KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacy. NJMPF …