How Dubai is ready to help the world get back to business It is … For instance, drawing on this dense network, the Geneva financial centre is turning into a hub for sustainable finance. Clearly, …
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UAE to host Cybertech Global Conference
The renowned in-person largest networking event for the cyber industry, the Cybertech Global Conference 2022 returns to Dubai for the sec …
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Can the UAE Government achieve a successful economic reboot?
The UAE’s stimulus package, Targeted Economic Support Scheme (TESS), was especially helpful, with integrated relief measures to spur funding, liquidity, lending and capital in the banking sector. The …
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Fitch Affirms Dubai Islamic Bank at ‘A’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed UAE-based Dubai Islamic Bank (Public Joint Stock Company)’s (DIB) Long-Term Issuer Defa …
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READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Visit to the United Arab Emirates
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo traveled to the United Arab Emirates from November 15 – 17 to discuss illicit finance, cybersecurity, the global economic recovery, and Iran. The …
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UAE: 95% of residents feel safe walking alone at night
About 95 per cent of the country’s residents said they feel safe walking alone at night, according to Gallup’s 2021 Global Law and Order report. The UAE has topped the list in this particular category …
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United Arab Emirates Prepaid Market Report 2021: Market is Expected to Grow by 15.8% to Reach $6.08 Billion in 2021 – Forecast to 2025
The “United Arab Emirates Prepaid Cards Business and Investment Opportunities – Market Size and Forecast (2016-2025), Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk” report has been added to …
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Central Bank issues new guidance on AML/CFT for exchange houses
The guidance, which came into effect immediately, requires licenced exchange houses to demonstrate compliance with its requirements within one month …
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Israel eyes U.S., UAE-backed climate projects with Jordan
Israel is exploring shared climate projects with Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, Israel’s Energy Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that the countries would sign a joint …
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Central Bank of UAE issues new guidance on anti-money laundering measures
New set of guidelines aimed at licenced exchange houses comes into effect Abu Dhabi: The guidance, which comes into effect immediately, will assist LEH’s understanding of risks and effective …
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Israel, UAE launch talks on free trade agreement
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday began negotiations to reach a free trade agreement, the Israeli Ministry of Economy said in a statement.
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Accelerate your future at Dubai’s largest UK university
Maaz Shaikh started university in Mumbai in September 2018 but something didn’t feel right. “I didn’t like the teaching, which prompted me to look for other options,” he said. Maaz settled on a BA in …
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READOUT: Deputy Secretary Adeyemo Meets with Banking Leaders in United Arab Emirates
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with members of the UAE Banks Federation to discuss economic opportunities, money laundering and illicit finance. He shared that a major focus of the …
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United Arab Emirates a go-to offshore haven for Africa’s political and business elite, leaked records show
The UAE’s record on illicit finance raises concerns for its relationship with the world’s poorest continent, experts say.
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Jersey Finance makes ‘real commitment’ in new agreement with DIFC
Leading brand for international independent financial advisers, wealth management professionals serving expatriate and cross-border clients worldwide.
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Connected experiences, the future of banking and finance in the UAE
The connected banking paradigm is going to pay rich dividends, pandemic or no pandemic. Connected experiences, the future of banking and finance in the UAE. contactless payments, digital banking, …
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Majority of UAE consumers prefer banks that put purpose over profits, report finds
About 76 per cent of customers in the UAE prefer banks that put purpose over profits, according to a report by cloud banking platform Mambu.Thirty-four per cent of the country’s banking customers are …
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