How Bahrain Is Taking The Lead In Regulating Middle East Crypto Assets
Bahrain's central bank announces that it has issued 'the final rules on a range of activities relevant to crypto assets' Read more
Saudi Investor Named As Mystery Buyer Of Evening Standard Stake
UK reports name Sultan Mohamed Abuljadayel as man behind deal for 30% stake in London newspaper group Read more
No More Bank Mergers Expected In Saudi Arabia, Says Central Bank Governor
Central Bank Governor Ahmed Al-Kholifey said that deflation is unlikely in Saudi Arabia due to consumer demand and real ... Read more
Bahrain Fintech Bay To Set Up Sister Platforms In The US, Singapore
Exclusive: Bahrain Fintech Bay CEO Khalid Saad said that Silicon Fintech Bay will open as soon as late March Read more
Cash Is Still King In Saudi Arabia, Despite Fintech Growth
Non-cash transactions accounted for less than a fifth in Saudi Arabia in 2016 - well shy of the ratio of 28% target for ... Read more
MENA Sovereign Borrowing To Surge 25% In 2019
Sovereign long-term commercial borrowing in the region fell 38% in 2018 Read more
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Triton Acquire Australian Firm For $2.5bn
Sydney-based Brambles, best known as a provider of wooden pallets for companies to ship goods, eyes additional opportuni... Read more
Mastercard And Mada Team Up To Offer Apple Pay In Saudi Arabia
Brand View: Highly anticipated move heralds new era for mobile payments in the country, with National Commercial Bank an... Read more
Cryptocurrencies Will Become Part Of Daily Transactions, Say Exchange Founders
The founders of digital currency trading and custody platform Hayvn believe that soon consumers will have the option of ... Read more
LuLu Financial Group Targets 30% Digitisation By 2020
Lulu Financial Group has crossed the $10bn mark in its total transactional value in its financial sector business Read more
Loans Worth Nearly $100m Waived For Emiratis
13 UAE banks participated in the initiative from the Debt Settlement Fund Read more
It's All About New Ideas At Saudi Arabia's Oldest Bank
On the cusp of a historic merger, Saudi Arabia's oldest bank is using AI - and coffee - to reach out to a young, tech-sa... Read more
Regulation Of Cryptocurrencies Inevitable, Says UAE Digital Exchange Founder
Hayvn is a new digital currency trading and custody platform aimed at institutional investors Read more
Oman Said To Cut Borrowing Plans As It Turns To Asset Sales
Oman will likely raise between $2 billion and $3 billion in bonds and loans Read more
Bahrain Eyes Regulation As It Chases Crypto Trading Firms
Bahrain allows companies using cryptocurrency to work in the country on a trial basis Read more