Latest Global News
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 …
20th January 2020
MENAThe value of understanding consumers’ needsSasseur REIT is a Singapore Exchange-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) established with the main objective of investing in …
4th December 2019
MENAThe Oprah Winfrey of the Middle EastNashwa Al Ruwaini is a leading media and business personality who has been recognised all across the globe for …
3rd December 2019
MENAThailand's digital platform completes blockchain trialThailand’s Joint Standing Committee of Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) of Thailand has announced that it has successfully completed …
26th November 2019
AfricaMENATransformation through broadbandBroadband access is a key enabler to achieve this vision, however, as the market matures, the rate of penetration …
25th November 2019
MENAA Story of Success and Promising GrowthGulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P (gig) was established in 1962. It is a public shareholding company listed on the Boursa …
8th August 2018
MENAIran is Ready to Kickstart Its Own CryptocurrencyTo avoid current US penalizations, the Iranian government is developing what could be their own cryptocurrency in order to …
18th April 2018
EuropeMENAMubadala Signs $350m Investment Platform With TaneoGreece’s new Economy Development Fund, Taneo has agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with investment company Mubadala run …
12th April 2018
MENAAl Kasir Group Based In Dubai Launches Three Crypto Assets Backed By DiamondsAl Kasir group is a group of cryptocurrency investors which founded the Al Kasir jewellery trading and the Al …
