AviationJazeera to fly single-aisle flights from London to ThailandPritam BordoloiSeptember 23, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 23, 2019November 4, 2019 The Kuwait-based carrier will acquire seven Airbus SE’s A321neo LR aircraft by the end of 2020... Read more
Ports and ShippingDP World to bid for Singapore offshore support vessel firmPritam BordoloiSeptember 20, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 20, 2019November 4, 2019 DP World is one of the six potential bidders for Singapore-based Miclyn Express Offshore... Read more
coverstoryFintechMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueFintech startups play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030International FinanceSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 by International FinanceSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 With regulatory, infrastructural, and talent challenges getting resolved, Saudi Arabia might be on the cusp of a fintech revolution... Read more
Real EstateHuman capital makes Bahrain top destination for proptechPritam BordoloiSeptember 19, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 19, 2019November 4, 2019 Friendly business environment and digital infrastructure in Bahrain give the country an edge in the MENA region... Read more
Real EstateDh106 bn property deals done in Dubai in the first five months of 2019Pritam BordoloiSeptember 18, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 18, 2019November 4, 2019 48 new projects were launched during this period which will add around 8000 residential units to the market... Read more
AviationKuwait Airport’s T4 revenue to reach $328 mn in 5 yearsPritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 T4 also helps the airport operate efficiently, control passenger traffic, and improve punctuality... Read more
BankingIndependent board members: Global norms for Kuwait banksPritam BordoloiSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 The Central Bank of Kuwait’s decision to appoint board independent members is based on international principles... Read more
BankingEmirates NBD’s Network stake sale to boost profitsInternational Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 The bank will sell an additional 10.5 percent stake in Network International... Read more
BankingUAE’s ADCB sells Indian portfolio to focus on home marketInternational Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 16, 2019 The portfolio which includes Dh355 mn in assets and Dh601 mn in liabilities will be acquired by DCB Bank... Read more
EnergyDewa investing Dh86 bn to meet Dubai clean energy targetInternational Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 17, 2019 Investment to spread over the next five years and is part of the move to generate more than 75% of power from clean sources... Read more