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Bahrain-origin exports surge 76pc to top $3bn in Q3The value of Bahrain’s exports of national origin increased by 76% to BD1.174 billion ($3.09 billion) during the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, compared to BD669 million for the same quarter of the previous year, said the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) in a new report. More… |
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Cura announces a $4m Series-A investment from ELM, Wa’edCura, Saudi-based leading telehealth startup, has announced closing SR15 million ($4 million) Series-A investment from ELM and Wa'ed (the entrepreneurship arm of Saudi Aramco). Established in 2016 by software engineers Wael Kabli and Mohammad Zekrall More… |
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Mashreq launches API developer portalMashreq, a leading financial institution in the UAE, has become the region’s first bank to launch an active Application Programming Interface (API) developer portal to encourage development of innovative digital journeys for consumers. The platform, which is already active, More… |
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BENEFIT marks importance of women leadershipBENEFIT, a leader in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service in Bahrain, has marked the importance of women leadership in the Kingdom in-line with the Bahrain’s Supreme Council of Women (SCW)’s vision for women in the Kingdom. BENEFIT highlighted the cou More… |
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Moody’s changes Oman outlook to stableMoody’s Investor Service has changed the outlook on Oman’s credit rating to stable from negative and affirmed its rating at Ba3 in a new announcement. The change in outlook reflects the significant easing of pressures on government liquidity and external financing, re More… |
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Central Bank of Bahrain to launch e-Cheque systemThe Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is set to introduce the electronic cheque system from October 19, complementing the traditional paper cheques - a popular payment instrument in the kingdom. The Bahrain Electronic Cheque System (BECS) is the first fully pledge More… |
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ADQ acquires remaining Daman stake from Munich ReADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 20 per cent equity stake of The National Health Insurance Company More… |
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Sodic signs $100m long-term syndicated facilityLeading real estate developer Sodic has signed a long-term syndicated facility worth EGP1.57 billion ($100 million) with Arab African International Bank (AAIB) and Banque Misr (BM) to finance its West Cairo flagship development Sodic West. The facility will be More… |
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Clifford Chance advises lenders on $280m refinancing for FOTLeading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised lenders on a $280 million refinancing transaction for Fujairah Oil Terminal (FOT), a joint venture between Sinopec, Prostar Capital and the Government of Fujairah. The lenders comprise a club of international bank financiers. More… |
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UAE Cabinet agrees $79bn budget for 2022-2026The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the federal budget for 2022-2026 with a total expenditure of AED290 billion ($79 billion). Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy More… |
