FeaturedPorts and ShippingOman’s port of Duqm seeks operator for new container terminalWebAdminJuly 16, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 16, 2021 An international tender has been launched to grant a 30-year licence... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingBoubyan Bank launches mobile-only Islamic bank in the UKWebAdminJuly 15, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 15, 2021 Nomo provides a mobile-first banking experience for the affluent, tech-savvy customers... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedMiddle East AUM rises by 11% to reach $1.2 tn in 2020WebAdminJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021 A report by Boston Consulting Group mentioned that the sector grew to $1.2 tn in 2020 from $1.1 tn in 2019... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsDP World plans to acquire Imperial Logistics for $890 mnWebAdminJuly 9, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 9, 2021 This deal would land DP World greater visibility in South Africa and in the neighbouring markets... Read more
BankingFeaturedAl Maryah Community Bank launches digital app after CBUAE approvalWebAdminJuly 8, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 8, 2021 The bank will now help its customers create savings and current accounts, and also help contribute to the digital banking revolution... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyCybercrime, corporate fraud costing global economy $11 tn each yearWebAdminJuly 6, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 6, 2021 Global cybercrime costs to grow by 15% per year over the next five years... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasOil prices soar to a three year high as OPEC+ abandons meeting without a dealWebAdminJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021 Several days of negotiations could not resolve a dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSTC receives regulatory approval for IPO of its subsidiaryWebAdminJuly 1, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 1, 2021 The Capital Market Authority approved an offering of 20% that represents 24 mn shares of Arabian Internet and Communications Services which is also known as solutions by STC... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyHSBC signs blockchain-based KYC data sharing coalition in the UAEWebAdminJuly 1, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 1, 2021 HSBC is the first foreign bank to join UAE KYC has become the fourth founding member... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasUAE to become the first major oil exporter to target net-zero by 2050WebAdminJune 28, 2021 by WebAdminJune 28, 2021 The UAE announced its plan before its meeting at the Glasgow climate summit and it could achieve its target while continuing to sell oil and gas... Read more