Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain ministry backs AMAN’s compliance solutions rollout

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Bahrain's Ministry of Social Development has welcomed AMAN Compliance Solutions' partnership with Family Microfinance House (FMH) at a ceremony held at the ministry's headquarters in Manama.

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UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

The UAE and Argentina have launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Chartered Management Institute boosts regional presence with new Dubai office

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has officially launched its new regional office in Dubai, thus strengthening its commitment to supporting organisations, managers and leaders across the region. The launch comes as organisations across GCC accelerate investment in AI and digital transformation.

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Ocean economy world's fifth largest standing at $2.6 trillion, says report

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The ocean economy is valued at $2.6 trillion, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy if considered a country, said a new report, adding that the sector had doubled in real terms over the past 25 years, with gross value added rising from $1.3 trillion in 1995 to $2.6 trillion in 2020.

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UAE’s Alfred Holdings expands portfolio with credit, travel platforms

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Alfred Holdings, the UAE-based investment group behind InsuranceMarket.ae, has launched CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae, expanding its portfolio into financial services and travel.

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Patrizia names top executive to lead Middle East operations

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Patrizia, a leading European real estate and infrastructure investment manager, has appointed Hassan Awada as the senior executive officer for Middle East and North Africa region. Awada brings over 20 years of experience advising institutional investors across the full investment lifecycle.

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Al Ain Business Forum looks at region's potential

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The 1st Al Ain Future Business Forum provides a platform to exchange expertise, explore avenues for collaboration and build high-impact partnerships.

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Stablecoins, digital payments, tokenisation reshape finance: IMF

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Stablecoins, digital payments, central bank digital currencies and tokenisation are reshaping the future of finance and raising important questions for regulators and policymakers, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Bahrain Development Bank sets up new AI Committee

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has announced the establishment of an AI Committee to guide the strategic and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the bank. The move is aimed at enhancing team productivity, and boost operational efficiency.

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UAE bans Bank Melli branches from conducting transactions to and from Iran

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has announced it has been decided to prohibit all branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in the UAE from conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran, including trade finance and fund transfers.