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MoF reports high customer satisfaction for e-Dirham sysThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) revealed results of a study on customer satisfaction regarding e-Dirham system.
Top finance leaders to convene at 2015 Euromoney ConferTop leaders from Qatar’s government, financial and public sectors are set to attend and speak at the upcoming Euromoney Qatar Conference 2015, which brings together international banking leaders with...
ICAEW hosts 5th Middle East Accountancy and Finance ExcThe region’s best and brightest in accountancy and finance were celebrated last night at the fifth annual Middle East Accountancy and Finance Excellence Awards.
aafaq Islamic Finance, C3 – Edenred sign MoUaafaq Islamic Finance has announced the signing of a strategic new partnership agreement with C3 - Edenred, a prepaid card service provider company that offers a range of prepaid...
The CFO Middle East celebrates finance industry’sThe best and the finest in the Middle East’s finance industry gathered last night for the inaugural The CFO Middle East Awards.
KPMG sees investment opportunities in IranAccording to KPMG, easing of sanctions in Iran by the world’s powers could potentially boost investment opportunities in the country.
IFC celebrates listing of $ 100 million Sukuk on NasdaqBahar Alsharif, Deputy Treasurer of International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, recently to celebrated the listing of a $100 million Sukuk (Islamic bond) on...
Coface hosts Country Risk ConferenceThe importance of economic diversification, increased global trade, and foreign assets for the GCC countries was highlighted in the Coface Country Risk Conference, a gathering of high-level representatives from...
Index: 86% of GCC finance professionals to face risks aThe recently published CFO Strategies Index reveals that a whopping 86 percent of finance professionals in the GCC rate the risk exposure of the current global economic and political...
SEI Middle East annual End of Service Benefits reportSEI’s third annual End of Service Benefits (EoSB) report released recently revealed that 80 percent of companies expect to see an increase in headcount over the next three years...
Retaining top finance employees a top concern for UAE CThe latest Professional Hiring Index by Robert Half UAE has found that there is widespread concern across the UAE about retaining top finance employees.
Gulf Related signs financing agreement with ADCBGulf Related has signed a AED 2.3 Billion agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to provide senior debt project financing for the construction of Al Maryah Central mixed-use...
MEIRS recognises best practice in investor relationsDuring a gala ceremony held at The Address Dubai Mall recently, the 2015 winners of the Middle East Investor Relations Society (MEIRS) Awards were announced.
Dubai set to host 7th Middle East Investor Relations evInfluential market players from listed and unlisted companies, investors, family offices, government, from various organisations in the Middle East will gather in Dubai for the 7th Middle East Investor...
Standard Bank appoints new CFO for offshore businessStandard Bank has appointed Jonathan Peake as the new Chief Financial Officer for the Finance and Treasury teams across the group’s offshore business in Jersey, Isle of Man and...
DAFZA and International Centre for Islamic Economy signAs part of its commitment to drive the development of the national economy, the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
Sealing the dealFor companies who are selling, raising capital or acquiring smaller businesses for growth, finance leaders are a vital organ at every stage of the deal. How can the CFO...
Boeing Capital Corporation appoints new Deputy MD for MBoeing has recently announced the appointment of a new Deputy Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region for Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC), the company's aircraft...
Finesse enhances ECM offeringsFinesse has recently enhanced its offerings in its existing Content Management portfolio, as the company aims to meetup with the growing demands and changes in the market.
Contracting manufacturing sector signals Chinese economActivity in China's factory sector shrank at its fastest rate in at least three years in August as domestic and export orders tumbled, hitting global markets and increasing fears...
