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UAE: Astra Tech, Ant Group to launch digital payments solution aimed at tourists, visitors

The solution will help 1.4 billion wallet users conduct transactions seamlessly, directly from their home e-wallets while visiting the UAE without currency conversions

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Emirates NBD makes equity investment in trade finance platform Komgo

The strategic investment in Komgo was made through Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund, which was set up earlier this year

OQ Gas Networks to list 49% stake on Muscat Stock Exchange

Oman’s OQ Gas Networks to list 49% stake on Muscat Stock Exchange

The selling shareholders reserve the right to amend the size of the offering at any time before the end of the subscription period

How AIX is unlocking Dubai’s investment potential

AIX Investment Group is showcasing Dubai’s potential for real estate investor

From premium residences to ultra modern commercial spaces, the city’s real estate market offers diverse and lucrative opportunities for investors

Kuwait Investment Office manages $250bn in assets

Kuwait wealth fund’s London arm manages $250bn in assets

The fund mainly invests directly, predominantly in public equities and fixed income but also in alternatives like real estate and private equity

Aliph Capital secures funding from PIF-backed Jada

Saudi PIF’s Jada invests in Aliph Capital’s “Aliph Fund I”

The investment reinforces Jada’s commitment to supporting small and midsize enterprises in Saudi Arabia

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Borouge shareholders approve multimillion dollar dividend

The interim dividend will be paid to shareholders who have purchased Borouge shares as of September 7

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Kuwaiti fintech MyFatoorah secures UAE central bank licence

The payments solutions provider is now positioned to offer direct merchant-acquiring services and payment aggregation solutions with reduced reliance on traditional banking channels

aiBANK partners with Visa to advance digital payments

EFG Holding’s aiBANK, Visa partner to advance digital payments

The partnership seeks to provide customers with a comprehensive range of innovative products and services tailored to modern digital payment preferences

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How democratising corporate cards enables business to tap into a host of benefits

Corporate cards that are defined and operated in the right way will deliver a new level of control to the finance team and each employee

Saudi PIF, holders to offer 30% stake in oil driller ADES IPO

Saudi PIF, holders to offer 30% stake in oil driller ADES IPO

The offering will consist of 338.7 million shares, which will include the issuance of 237.1 million new shares through a capital increase

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US Fed chair Jerome Powell hints at further interest rate hikes

The key takeaway from Powell’s speech is monetary policy will stay “restrictive” until inflation is moving firmly toward 2 per cent

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UAE banks’ savings deposits at Dhs268.6bn for June 2023

The central bank’s statistics showed these savings deposits increased by 5.8 per cent on a monthly basis

Protiviti's George Thomas on the M&A trends

Opinion: Will M&A transactions continue to surge in the Middle East?

Regional integration efforts like the GCC facilitating smoother M&A transactions by streamlining regulations and cross-border investments will support M&A growth

Hanadi Khalife head of ICAEW on how the public and provate sector shoud finance the green transition Image ICAEW

Insights: Why public-private financing will drive the green transition

Governments around the world are increasingly treating private sector companies as key partners in tackling societal challenges, including climate change

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BNPL platform Valu announces strategic rebranding

Under the new brand identity, Valu has refreshed its logo, application and overall visual identity to represent the company in a more modern and dynamic way

Steven Rees J P Morgan Private Bank inisgnsights on teh recession obessesion and investment trends

Recession obsession: How to navigate a well-telegraphed downturn

Looking to invest? Diversified portfolios can continue to generate strong returns heading into 2024. Read on for these and other tips…

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Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial makes disappointing debut on BSE, NSE

Jio Financial plans to digitally deliver a range of products in the non-banking financial consumer market in India

Central Bank of the UAE

Central Bank of the UAE’s H1 2023 budget revealed

On an annual basis, the central bank’s public budget surged by 32.15 per cent, equivalent to Dhs158bn

Kevin Rubin, Chief Finance Officer at Alteryx on the role of the modern CFO

The modern CFO: Risk taker or business maker?

With digital transformation added into the mix, the modern CFO role has transformed into that of a future-facing navigator, combining risk mitigation with near-live opportunity mapping

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These UAE banks invested over Dhs190bn in green financing, reveals UBF

The UAE banks invested in various projects in renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and green technology in 2022

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Rupee approaches record low; still favoured among EM Asian peers by investors

The rupee closed at 83.1062 to a dollar on Friday, August 18, within striking distance of its record low of 83.2912 touched in October last year

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Abu Dhabi’s ADX, Tawasal SuperApp to offer real-time stock market updates

Tawasal is a secure multi-purpose messenger and super app, which offers free calls, chats, video conferencing and lifestyle services

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Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries at six-year low

The kingdom in June sold more than $3bn in US government debt, offloading the securities for a third consecutive month

EDB launches supply chain financing for SMEs

EDB, Trade Capital partner to launch supply chain financing for SMEs

The MoU will see the creation of a working group to discuss new ways of delivering supply chain financing to small and medium enterprises in the UAE

Abu Dhabi issues warning against fake currency dealers

Abu Dhabi warns residents, tourists against fake currency dealers

The department urged the public to always use authorised money exchange houses or banks to exchange foreign currency

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Abu Dhabi’s KBBO said to get creditor approval for debt revamp

The case marks one of the first instances of a large conglomerate using the UAE federal bankruptcy regime to restructure its business

Astra Tech unveils new Botim debit card

Astra Tech debuts new Botim prepaid debit card

The prepaid debit card is accepted in more than 200 countries and offers UAE dirham and the US dollar

Shuaa Capital

Shuaa Capital’s top investors are exploring sale

The firm’s market capitalisation exceeds Dhs1bn ($272m) and it has close to $5bn in assets under management