FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World’s to strengthen in Europe after buying 44% in SwissterminalPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 The acquisition is expected to increase DP World’s footprint in Europe... Read more
BankingFeaturedDIB becomes world’s largest Islamic bank with Noor Bank acquisitionBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 DIB will have total assets worth Dh275 billion, making it the fourth largest bank in the UAE... Read more
FeaturedFinanceWestern Union, Bharti Airtel to launch cross-border payment in AfricaBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 The real-time cross-border payment service will drive financial inclusion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCsPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others... Read more
BankingFeaturedTwo Chinese groups apply for Singapore digital banking licencePritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Monetary Authority of Singapore has received 21 applications so far for digital banking licences... Read more
Event NewsFeatured4th Annual Power Tech Africa to boost Africa’s renewable energy marketBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 Kenya aims to produce 19,200 MW of electricity exceeding the demand of 15,000 MW by 2030... Read more
AviationFeaturedFlydubai to lease additional Boeing aircraftBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 The budget airline has leased four old models of Boeing 37-800 jets between December 14 and January 25... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsWorld Logistics Passport to boost South-South trade using Dubai’s expertiseBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 Customs World, DP World and Emirates Group will help partner countries to improve their trade capabilities... Read more
EnergyFeaturedPetronas to commit 5% of expenditure for renewable energyPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Demand for gas to increase by 3.5% to 4% each year over the next five years... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAfrican tech startups secure $491.6 mn in funding in 2019Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 24, 2020 2019 also witnessed a 61% increase in the number of investors to reach 261... Read more