FeaturedTechnologyEmirates NBD Egypt is first in MENA to use switch technology for card paymentsInternational FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 Mastercard World Switch Card will interlink both credit and debit accounts, allowing cardholders to switch to either for payments... Read more
UncategorizedLow-cost carriers to boost the Middle East aviation marketInternational FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 Low-cost carriers are driving growth, with a record of 9.3 percent increase in seat capacity last year, according to Centre for Aviation... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai to launch blockchain platform for instant bank account facilityPritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 In order to do so, Dubai has set up a blockchain consortium consisting of six UAE banks... Read more
FeaturedFintechBahrain’s GFH acquires 70% stake in Dubai fintech MarshalPritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 While GFH will hold a 6.3% stake in Marshal, GFH’s investors will hold up to 63.7%... Read more
EnergyFeatured2025: Saudi Arabia to invest $30 bn in renewable energyPritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2020 The investment is also expected to create additional jobs and boost local manufacturing... Read more
FeaturedTradingGCC: IPOs in Q42019 raises $26 bnPritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Saudi Aramco’s IPO alone raised around $25.6 bn... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingDubai Islamic Bank to increase foreign ownership limit from 25% to 40%Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 The bank’s board of directors at Dubai Islamic Bank suggested the FOL changes... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSaudi Arabian Logistics expands cargo facility at Dammam airportPritam BordoloiFebruary 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 13, 2020 The 37,800 square metre air cargo facility is located at King Fahad International Airport, Dammam... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateDubai property market to see the addition of 62,500 new units in 2020Pritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The number of units to be completed in Dubai this year is the highest in more than a decade... Read more
FeaturedOil & Gas2030: Adnoc to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25%Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 ADNOC is already among the five lowest carbon emitters in the oil and gas industry... Read more