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ICAEW: GCC countries need structural economic reformAccording to accountancy and finance body ICAEW, GCC countries must create a new economic paradigm to successfully end reliance on oil.
FireEye: Middle East banks hit by wave of targeted attaFireEye has recently revealed a wave of cyberattacks against banks in the Middle East. The rise of the region as a hub for banking and finance has made it...
MoF organises workshop on economic diversification in GThe Ministry of Finance has recently hosted a workshop to support economic diversification and introduce its positive impact on different economic and development sectors in UAE.
RAKBANK signs Gemalto for contactless EMV paymentsGemalto has been chosen by RAKBANK to support its migration to contactless EMV payments to benefit from this system’s speed, convenience and security.
FIS: FinTech sees growth by 2020FIS has recently hosted FinTech 2020, an event which delved on the different trends driving the growth of financial services technology (FinTech) in the Middle East.
Gemalto signs strategic partnership with Exclusive NetwExclusive Networks Middle East has announced a new strategic relationship with Gemalto, to be its value-add distributor in the United Arab Emirates.
MDS ap partners with EPM InternationalMDS ap, in a bid to support businesses through a potentially challenging period in the Middle East, has partnered with EPM International (EPMi), an international network specialising in EPM...
Euler Hermes appoints new GCC CEOEuler Hermes has announced the appointment of Jules Kappeler, previously CEO of Euler Hermes Nordic countries since 2013, as the new GCC CEO.
Dubai Sukuk listings reach $42.61 billionThe total nominal value of Sukuk currently listed in Dubai has now reached $42.61 billion, more than the value listed in any other centre globally and reinforcing the Emirates'...
FGB reveals financial performance for Q1 2016FGB has revealed the first quarter 2016 Group net profit of AED 1.33 Billion compared to AED 1.42 Billion in the first quarter of 2015.
OPR study urges GCC banks to increase engagement in socThe report, which is entitled ‘Social Media and its impact on the GCC Banking Sector’ and was recently launched by Orient Planet Research (OPR), a subsidiary of Orient Planet...
MoF hosts meeting with Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance deleThe meeting aimed to introduce the visiting delegation to the latest federal government accounting system as well as the different aspects of financial government work in UAE.
Middle East’s future leaders in accounting and financICAEW has recently celebrated newly qualified chartered accountants from across the Middle East who has successfully completed the examinations required for the prestigious ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification.
UAE delegation participates in IMF and WBG meetingThe UAE’s delegation, headed by HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, took part in the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
ADFG celebrates five years of success at Annual ConfereAbu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) has celebrated its five year anniversary, bringing together over three hundred investors and partners at its Annual Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
UBF hosts ‘Annual General Assembly Meeting’During the meeting, members reviewed UBF main activities and key achievements of last year. Followed by the ratification of the Federation’s business plan for 2016, which aims to boost...
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of two Sukuk from IndonesNasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of two Sukuk issued by the government of Indonesia with a total value of $2.5 billion.
DIFC, Middle East Global Advisors host World Takaful CoMiddle East Global Advisors, in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC).
Finesse showcased offerings at Big Data ShowFinesse showcased its latest offerings on Big Data and analytics solutions among others at the IoTX and Big Data Show, as part of the Future Technology Week 2016.
NBAD receives accolades at EMEA Finance Achievement AwaNational Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has announced that it won fourteen awards including three prestigious House Awards at the 2015 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards.
