FeaturedTechnologyPower blackouts lead to crypto mining ban in IranInternational Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021 About 4.5% of the global cryptocurrency takes place in Iran... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUAE’s economy to recover to pre-Covid-19 levels by 2024: Moody’sInternational Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021 The credit rating agency rated the UAE’s credit profile as Aa2 stable in its annual credit analysis... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSingapore’s MiCare secures $60 mn for SE Asia expansionInternational Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021 MiCare currently processes medical claims worth $400 mn annually and has more than 13 million members... Read more
FeaturedFintechNew DIFC Innovation Hub to spur fintech growth in DubaiInternational Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four times and it will cover 315,000 sq ft... Read more
AviationFeaturedAirbus to upgrade its next-generation A322 aircraftInternational Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 Airbus A322 will be somewhat similar to A321, expect A322 will be able to carry 40 more passengers than its predecessor... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingContainer throughput of China ports rises 18.1% from January to April 2021International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021 During the period, the Chinese ports saw cargo volume of 4897.3 mn tons... Read more
FeaturedFintechMalaysia launches FIKRA accelerator programme to develop Islamic fintechInternational Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 The Securities Commission has partnered with UNCDF to launch FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSpain to receive 96 mn Pfizer vaccine doses by June 2023International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021 A spokeswoman from the government said that the country will receive the doses as a part of the European Union purchase... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceSingapore-based insurance startup Surer launches instant quote marketplaceInternational Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 26, 2021 All Surer users will now be able to get instant quotes from participating insurers and their products... Read more
FeaturedFinancePrivate Equity fund manager Ascent finalises $100 mn funds for SME in East AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskMay 25, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 25, 2021 The investor will primarily target minority and majority acquisitions for amounts between $4 mn and $15 mn... Read more