Ports and ShippingAbu Dhabi Ports world’s first GIMI-certified maritime authorityInternational Finance DeskJanuary 3, 2020 by International Finance DeskJanuary 3, 2020 The UAE port manager has been awarded the Innovative Organisation Level 3 Certification for its innovative ideas platform... Read more
TechnologyQatar bans virtual asset services in the countryInternational Finance DeskJanuary 3, 2020January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskJanuary 3, 2020January 24, 2020 The ban prohibits exchange between virtual assets and fiat currencies and exchange between one or more types of virtual assets... Read more
AviationEmirates President Tim Clarke to step down in June 2020International Finance DeskDecember 26, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 26, 2019 Clarke joined the airline in 1985, and since then, has helped it to grow tremendously over the years... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi, Kuwait joint Khafji field to produce 320,000 oil bpd by 2020 endInternational Finance DeskDecember 26, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 26, 2019January 24, 2020 The Kingdom has signed a deal with Kuwait on resuming oil production... Read more
BankingBrazil proposes banking bill in case of financial crisisInternational Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019 Central bank proposed the bill which will mandate the use of public funds to bailout financial firms... Read more
Asset ManagementAmundi, BOC get nod for asset management JV in ChinaInternational Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019January 24, 2020 Amundi will own 55% of the new venture and the remaining 45% by Bank of China’s Wealth Management arm... Read more
BankingUAE total banking investments reach Dh396.2 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 The central bank noted that debt securities rose 16.7% year-to-date, reaching a total of Dh245.4 bn... Read more
Logistics and CargoJapan logistics giant Sagawa to acquire China’s RunbowInternational Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 The acquisition comes in an effort to explore China’s growing demand for shipping business... Read more
TelecomKenya’s 4G Capital secures $2 mn to finance SMEsInternational Finance DeskDecember 20, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 20, 2019January 7, 2020 The funding will be used by 4G Capital to increase its customer base in Kenya and Uganda... Read more
Asset ManagementBlackrock, Temasek to establish China asset management JVInternational Finance DeskDecember 20, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 20, 2019January 24, 2020 Both companies will create and distribute development products for the Chinese market... Read more