27th June, 2019, 00:59
Posted: June 26, 2019
UAE. Positive price movement demonstrates success of UAE's diversification drive; Dubai (21), Abu Dhabi (33) and Riyadh (35) rank among the most expensive cities for expatriates in the Middle East.
- PwC's Transact Middle East: Deal activity slows down as caution prevails but some iconic deals completed in Q1 FY19
- Oil revives this quarter amid concerns of deflation weighing on Gulf economies
- Bahrain-based Bank ABC partners with Jumio to become first bank in the Middle East to employ biometric-based digital KYC functionality
UAE. If exploited, the security hole in Exim, the popular mail transfer agent (MTA) software, could allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on vulnerable mail servers.
BAHRAIN. The expansion under way, which will make Alba the biggest aluminium smelter in the world, explored by Tim Murray in a video interview.
UAE. ADFG's shareholders will own 58% of the enlarged entity, with SHUAA's existing shareholders owning 42%.
MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS SECTORS
- ADGM launches new FinTech 50 and much anticipated 3rd FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge
- S&H in cooperation with Clifford Chance advises on the IPO of Arabian Centres Company - the first Rule 144A IPO in Saudi Arabia
- Beyontec partners with AJMS to develop comprehensive IFRS17 solution for MEA region
- Booz Allen Hamilton strengthens its senior leadership team in the MENA region
- Mohamed Aly and Amlaak propose the Adrian Colossus of the Mediterranean, a space of knowledge to unite Europe With Africa
- NEC fingerprint identification contributes to the provision of legal identity for newborn children in developing countries
- Mercer's annual Cost of Living survey reveals higher cost of living as UAE currency performs strong on the back of USD performance
- Lack of driving experience is the biggest roadblock for would-be women drivers in Saudi Arabia
- Mohamed Aly and Amlaak propose the Adrian Colossus of the Mediterranean, a space of knowledge to unite Europe With Africa
- Mercer's annual Cost of Living survey reveals higher cost of living as UAE currency performs strong on the back of USD performance
- Oil revives this quarter amid concerns of deflation weighing on Gulf economies
- The United Nations Association UAE launches its 'Innovative Youth Solutions SDGs Challenges'
MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS
date:Posted: June 26, 2019
UAE. Positive price movement demonstrates success of UAE's diversification drive; Dubai (21), Abu Dhabi (33) and Riyadh (35) rank among the most expensive cities for expatriates in the Middle East.
date:Posted: June 25, 2019
UAE. There were a number of iconic deals completed in Q1 FY19 which include: Network International IPO, acquisition of Careem by Uber, Saudi Aramco bond listing and investment into ADNOC pipeline and refinery assets by international investors.
date:Posted: June 24, 2019
UAE. The latest edition of PwC's Middle East Economy Watch looks at the recent oil price rebound and its mixed impact on regional economies.
MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES
- Increasing usage bodes well for alluminium industry, Alba CEO tells Oxford Business Group
- Bahrain-based Bank ABC partners with Jumio to become first bank in the Middle East to employ biometric-based digital KYC functionality
- Young tech talent celebrated at Huawei ICT Competition 2018-2019 Global Final
- S&H in cooperation with Clifford Chance advises on the IPO of Arabian Centres Company - the first Rule 144A IPO in Saudi Arabia
- Mercer's annual Cost of Living survey reveals higher cost of living as UAE currency performs strong on the back of USD performance
- Nayifat to reschedule its IPO roadshow and book building process
- 84 teams from 14 Arab countries qualify to finals of MITEF Arab Startup Competition
- Men in the Middle East at a crossroads, reveals ground-breaking multi-country study on the state of male-female relations in the MENA region
- The Coca-Cola Company and National Beverage Company expand investment in Palestinian bussiness and communities
ADGM launches new FinTech 50 and much anticipated 3rd FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation ChallengePosted: June 26, 2019
UAE. Applications to the Innovation Challenge are now open until 23 September 2019. FinTech Abu Dhabi 2019takes place from 21 - 23 October 2019.
- Nokia 9 PureView adds Adobe Lens Profile for a seamless imaging experience
- S&H in cooperation with Clifford Chance advises on the IPO of Arabian Centres Company - the first Rule 144A IPO in Saudi Arabia
- Abu Dhabi's energy strategy unveiled to global leaders at fourth annual IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
Increasing usage bodes well for alluminium industry, Alba CEO tells Oxford Business GroupPosted: June 26, 2019
BAHRAIN. The expansion under way, which will make Alba the biggest aluminium smelter in the world, explored by Tim Murray in a video interview.