FeaturedIslamic BankingSharjah Islamic Bank launches its new SIB digital accountInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021 Sharjah Islamic Bank launches its new SIB digital account... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSaudi Arabia ranks first in the MSCI Emerging Market IndexInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Out of the 25 countries, Turkey turned out to be the worst performer in the emerging market... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsDP World to expand in Africa with Imperial Logistics acquisitionInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 20, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 20, 2021 DP World to acquire Imperial Logistics for $890 mn... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingOman’s port of Duqm seeks operator for new container terminalInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 UKInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 15, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 2020International Finance Business DeskJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 mnInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 9, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 approvalInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 8, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 yearInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 6, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 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 dealInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021 Several days of negotiations could not resolve a dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE... Read more