KARACHI: Pakistan is set to receive $4.1 billion in financial assistance from friendly countries next week, according to Finance Minister Asad Umar. The minister’s disclosure came at a seminar …
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National Bank of Fujairah looks to raise $350m bond as it continues to grow
The National Bank of Fujairah, which counts the emirate’s government and Dubai’s sovereign wealth as shareholders, is looking to raise $350 million (Dh1.3 billion) from the capital market this year as …
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Al Merri rings gender bell at Dubai Financial Market
Mona Al Merri rang the Dubai Financial Market Gender Equality bell on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Image Credit: Courtesy: Dubai Media Office Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM …
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Saudi Arabia leads GCC’s $2.5bn IPO activity in 2018
“We continue to work with many companies in preparation for transactions in 2019 and beyond, particularly from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.” Globally, IPO activity continued to s…
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United Arab Emirates : DIFC reaches new heights as it enters 15th year of operations
Mar 07, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has cemented its position as the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region (M…
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Dubai expat ‘A.M.’ banned for financial crimes
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced that it has imposed a restriction on an expat – identified as A.M., a former relationship manager – at a DFSA Authorised Firm. The DFSA foun…
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Dubai stock exchange rings bell for women empowerment, gender equality in capital markets sector
For the second consecutive year, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) joined 70 stock exchanges around the world in hosting the ceremony to mark the occasion of International Women’s Day …
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Dubai’s DFSA bars expat from working in DIFC for fraud
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted an expatriate financial relationship manager from working in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) due to allegations of fraud.
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UAE starts preparations for 2020 draft general budget
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a financial circular on the preparation of the draft general budget of the federation for the fiscal year 2020, as part of the five-year plan (2017-2021). This y…
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UAE banks overcharging credit cardholders, borrowers? Here are banking fees you need to know
Dubai: UAE credit cardholders and borrowers are feeling the pinch of high financial services costs and have called on banks and financial institutions to lower their fees. Gulf News spoke to a …
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UAE financial professional banned from DIFC for unauthorised investments, fabricating net worth of Dubai client
Dubai: A UAE expatriate has been barred from offering wealth management services to investors in Dubai after he was found to have fabricated a client’s net worth and made unauthorised investments.
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Dubai’s finance department unveils second economic incentives suite
The Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF) has launched a second package of economic growth initiatives aimed at enriching the emirate’s economic incentive package as part of the government …
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Central Bank of the UAE has set a maximum limit on fees and charges, but do you know them?
If you think you have been unnecessarily charged on your banking transaction, then step back and have a rethink. Central Bank of the UAE, the official body regulating banks and financial …
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ADIB shares on Abu Dhabi index play catch-up with banking peers, near 52-week high
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shares rose 1.1 per cent on Tuesday, playing a catch-up compared to other banking peers on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. ADIB closed 1.1 per cent higher …
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IPO activity picks up despite a relatively slow year: PwC
DUBAI — The year 2018 ended on a strong note for GCC equity capital markets activity, with Q4 being the best quarter in the year. A total of five IPOs generated $1.03 billion, or 42% of the GCC’s annu…
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PNC Menon charts ‘aggressive’ expansion of the UAE’s Sobha Group
Once Sobha maintains this level of revenue for a couple of years, Menon says he might look to fulfil his long-held ambition of floating an initial public offering (IPO) on London Stock Exchange or Dub…
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Saudi Alhokair’s mall unit seeks $1 bln from IPO, adds banks -sources
DUBAI, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian shopping malls business … Arabian Centres, which has applied for an IPO with the Capital Market Authority, is looking to sell a 30 percent stake to investors …
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