UAE-based United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced the appointment of Ahmad Mohammad Abu Eideh as its new CEO. The appointment, effective from March 10, comes as part of the bank’s efforts to develop its …
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More IPOs needed to boost interest in UAE markets – EFG Hermes exec
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates need to attract more companies in a braoder … “You have to be more proactive,” he said, adding that even a relatively small IPO of $100 million or more in a …
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Can the Transport and Logistics Sectors Take the Lead in Blockchain Mass Adoption?
But beyond documentation, Feroz Sanaulla, LDJ Capital Managing Director for Venture Capital (MENA, Abu Dhabi, Dubai) sees blockchain aiding in congestion and turnaround time reduction. He says, “I thi…
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Dubai regulator says Abraaj collapse may spur oversight changes
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) could make changes to its oversight procedures following last year’s collapse of private equity group Abraaj, its chief executive said in a report …
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Dubai financial regulator may implement oversight changes following Abraaj collapse
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) could make changes to its oversight procedures following last year’s collapse of private equity group Abraaj, its chief executive said in a report …
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Deutsche Bank sees up to 15% MEA revenue growth in 2019 as economies improve
Deutsche Bank, the biggest German lender, expects up to 15 per cent year-on-year growth in revenues from its operations in the Middle East and Africa after a softer 2018. It is also bullish on growth …
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Dubai’s Emirates NBD sees brand value top $4bn
Emirates NBD has been named as the UAE’s most valuable banking brand with a $4.04 billion valuation in The Banker’s annual brand valuation league table. The Dubai-based bank also secured a spot among …
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What the UAE gratuity of the future might look like
The event organised by financial advisory firm Mondial examined how the end of service benefit will evolve in the future. Leslie Pableo / The National The UAE’s end of service gratuity is set for an o…
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Big Short’s Eisman Expands U.K. Short Bets to Three Banks on Brexit
Eisman said at a conference in Dubai in November that he was shorting two U.K. banks … U.K. from retailers to real estate as the risk of a no-deal Brexit increases. Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey, …
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Bahrain’s Finance Minister receives UAE Ambassador
MANAMA, 1st March, 2019 (WAM) — Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has extended his country’s thanks and appreciation for the UAE’s continuous s…
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Dubai index sees profit-taking after rally
The Dubai Financial Market general index closed 1.5 per cent lower at 2,635.78, snapping a rally seen for the past two weeks. The index had gained 8 per cent in the past 10 sessions.
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Dubai World Insurance Congress embraces innovation in insurance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) co-hosted the third edition of the Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC) to discuss the opportunities in the evolving insurance and reinsurance sectors. The …
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DeVere buys second UAE firm this month
Financial advice business DeVere has bought a wealth management company based in the United Arab Emirates for an undisclosed sum, the second this month. The acquisition of Credence International will …
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General Manager – Automotive Finance & Insurance – Al Tayer Group LLC. – Dubai Jobs
To lead the Finance and Insurance (F&I) department and develop product offerings for Al Tayer Motors customers, designed to drive profitable growth. Manage relationships with F&I service providers whi…
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UAE firm to develop $5bn solar scheme in Bangladesh
UAE’s Almaden Emirates Fortune Power will along with its Bangladeshi partner and AIDA also work on managing development and transaction teams across geographies and environments. Dubai-based Safa Capi…
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Multibillion-dollar debt crisis looms for Dubai
A decade ago Dubai suffered a near-calamity during the global financial crisis. At the time it needed a massive bailout, which was provided by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi along with the UAE’s centr…
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The UAE Prefabricated Building & Structural Steel Market (2019-2024): A $1.4 Billion Opportunity, Growing at a CAGR of 7.2% – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “UAE Prefabricated Building and Structural Steel Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The U…
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