Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approves 61 new firms in H1 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority approves 61 new firms in H1

DFSA’s efforts have also bolstered the growth of the capital markets within the DIFC, which remains the world’s largest market for ESG sukuk

UAE: MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

UAE’s MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

The Islamic T-Sukuk issuance programme aims to build a UAE-dirham denominated yield curve and boost the local debt capital market

Fintech

Key trends shaping the future of finance at ’24 Fintech

The ’24 Fintech event, taking place from September 3-5 in Riyadh, is set to be an essential gathering for industry leaders, investors, and innovators driving the future of finance

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Industry insights: How Saudi Arabia’s fintech scene is evolving

The region’s fintech sector is rapidly transforming, driven by strong investments, supportive regulations, and visionary initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As the sector grows, industry leaders share their insights on what lies ahead

Delivery Hero prepares IPO of Talabat on Dubai bourse

The IPO remains subject to market conditions and regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority

Payments to progress: Mastercard’s role in industry-wide digital transformation

Payments to progress: Mastercard’s role in industry-wide digital transformation

Amnah Ajmal, EVP – Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard, shares insights on how technology is transforming the region’s retail landscape and the brand’s latest partnership and initiatives

Dubai Investments' Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali on how women can drive change

Dubai Investments’ Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali on how women are driving change

Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali, board director at Dubai Investments, discusses the pivotal role of women in leadership and her vision for a more inclusive future

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Saudi’s PIF secures $15bn loan from global syndicate

The facility agreement was signed with a diverse global syndicate of 23 international financial institutions

Al Majed for Oud seeks to raise $188m from IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Al Majed for Oud seeks to raise $188m from IPO

Al Majed for Oud is offering 7,500,000 shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital – at a price range of SAR90 to SAR94

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, November rate cut

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, rate cut in Nov

The growth plan comes as Isbank marks its 100th anniversary and as Turkish authorities seek to stamp out soaring inflation with high interest rates

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Most influential Indians in the region 2024

We profile some of the most iconic Indian business titans based in the Gulf, highlighting their journeys and achievements

Bank of Singapore sees 20% asset growth in Middle East within 5 years

Bank of Singapore sees 20% asset growth in Middle East within 5 years

The private bank has grown its assets under management to $116bn as at end-September 2023 from about $20bn in 2010

Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Mills to list 30% stake in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Mills plans to list 30% on Tadawul

The milling is offering the shares in two tranches — to institutional investors and retail investors — between September 1-19

Tether to launch stablecoin pegged to UAE’s dirham

Phoenix Group, Tether to launch UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin

The dirham stable coin will be accessible globally and “fully backed” by liquid UAE-based reserves

A rescue boat of the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters operates off Porticello near Palermo, on August 20, 2024 a day after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. Specialist divers launched a fresh search for six people, including UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, missing since their yacht capsized off the Italian island of Sicily. The Bayesian, which had 22 people aboard including 10 crew, was anchored some 700 metres from port before dawn when it was struck by a waterspout, a sort of mini tornado. Fifteen people aboard, including a mother with a one-year-old baby, were plucked to safety; one man has been found dead; and six people remain missing. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Five bodies recovered from Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht in Sicily

The Bayesian, a 56-metre yacht flying the British flag, was carrying 10 crew members and 12 passengers when it sank off the coast of Sicily

Gold - Renewed strength in the greenback has now seen bullion tumble more than 20 per cent since a March peak.

Gold tracks down after hitting record high

Gold has gained nearly 22 per cent so far this year with geopolitical tensions and uncertainty created by the upcoming US elections

KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

Kuwait’s KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

The shares were sold to the Endowment of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqer Al Qasimi, the Sharjah Social Security Fund and Sharjah Islamic Bank

Oman unveils 10‑year Golden Residency: What's in it for investors, professionals?

Oman Investment Authority boosts assets to OMR19.6bn in 2023

The sovereign wealth fund said it recorded more than OMR1.7bn in profit and contributed OMR800m to the state’s general budget

Al Majed for Oud to list 30% stake in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Al Majed for Oud to sell 30% stake in Riyadh IPO

The perfume retailer is offering 7,500,000 shares to investors—equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon tie-up to support carbon market trading

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon partner to support carbon market trading

This collaboration marks Emirates NBD as the first bank in the UAE to integrate an independent ratings agency into its voluntary carbon market trading operations

Gold Price, Commodities Investment

Gold trades near historic $2,500 mark on US Fed rate-cut optimism

Enthusiasm over a likely interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September propelled bullion to an all-time high of $2,509.65 on August 16

Saudi's SEDCO Capital to launch public IPO fund

Saudi’s SEDCO Capital launches IPO investment fund

SEDCO Capital’s new fund is expected to attract both local and international investors, offering them a vehicle to tap into the growing Saudi market

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6 essential tips for more secure online transactions

These tips from cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky will help you navigate the digital landscape securely

Saudi Arabia posts 2023 budget deficit of $22bn - capex

Saudi Arabia’s ‘capex super-cycle’ pivot to non-oil sectors: Goldman Sachs

Sectors such as clean energy, metals and minerals, transport and logistics, and digitalisation are expected to see significant funding as part of the kingdom’s economic diversification efforts

Dubai’s DFM signs MoU with Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Dubai bourse signs MoU with Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Both exchanges will explore cooperation on dual-listing, ETFs, mutual display of indices, and fixed-income products

Egypt

Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund CEO resigns: Reports

Soliman’s resignation had been anticipated, with one government source saying Egypt’s political leadership wanted to introduce fresh faces into key positions, as part of a broader reshuffle

ADNOC Driling Rig at Upper Zakum - MSCI Index listing

ADNOC Drillling to join MSCI Index this month

ADNOC Drilling is the largest drilling and integrated services company in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s ADX signs MoU with Armenia Securities Exchange

Abu Dhabi’s ADX signs MoU with Armenia Securities Exchange

The agreement is expected to strengthen cross-border market activity between the two markets

ADGM says company registrations up 31% in H1 2024

ADGM says company registrations up 31% in H1 2024

The financial hub issued 1,271 new licences in H1 2024, a 20.5 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period a year ago

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly eyes Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly plans to acquire Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Deliberations between ADQ and Bank Audi are reportedly ongoing, and no final decisions have been made