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Can Saudi Women Jumpstart The Auto Industry?
By June 2018, 32 million Saudi women will be allowed to drive.
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Africa 2017 | Test Lab For Tomorrow’s Banking
The fintech sector is heating up across sub-Saharan Africa. Foreign investors are paying close attention and providing start-ups with the capital needed to get off the ground.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
2017 Could Be A Record Year For Arab Fintech
Some of this year’s biggest deals include $20 million for Bahraini payment solution PayTabs, $3.5 million for Emirati finance-comparison platform yallacompare and $1.5 million for Emirati mobile-banking solution NOW Money.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
The Bitcoin Wars: Regulation Vs. Opportunity
Initial Coin Offering (ICO) that raise funds using digital currencieshave come under regulatory fire in recent times.
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UAE Telco Providers Are Gearing Up For 5G
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) wants to be one of the first countries in the world to roll out the fifth generation of mobile networks, more commonly known as 5G.
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Kalanicks Ouster Raises Questions About Ubers Future
Without clear leadership, the world’s biggest ride-hailing company enters a phase of uncertainty.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bahrain Launches National E-Wallet
The Central Bank of Bahrain will launch the kingdom’s first electronic wallet by the end of June, “an important step in enhancing the financial sector by providing innovative payment solutions aimed at both public and private sectors,” says Salman bin ...
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Le Maire: New Face Of The New Economy
Bruno Le Maire, France's new minister of the Economy — is appointed by Emmanuel Macron following the French presidential elections
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Amazon Conquers Arab World With Acquisition Of Souq.com
Amazon enters Arab markets of the Middle East / North Africa region by buying up Souq.com, an established online retailer.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Crowdfunder Is First Islamic Fintech To Win UK Approval
Equity-based real estate platform Yielders is the first Islamic fintech to receive accreditation from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Features
A New Economic Reality: Oil And Gas
Is Lebanon about to become the Middle East’s next oil and gas producer? After years of political deadlock, the government is about to reopen bids for offshore hydrocarbon exploration.
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Lebanese Banks Stand Tall Amid Uncertainty
The Lebanese economy was hit hard in recent years, mainly by spillover from Syria’s crisis. However, the financial sector has proven resilient and domestic political stability offers renewed prospects for growth.