NBAD commits $10 billion to finance sustainable businesNational Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has committed to lend, invest and facilitate a total of $10 billion of financing within the next 10 years to projects focussed on...
FGB launches customisable ‘Accelerator’ programmeFGB recently launched a new relationship ecosystem called ‘Accelerator’. According to the company, this customer centric offering takes into account customer’s everyday choices and preferences for using banking products...
The right balanceBeginning its UAE journey as ‘Caliber Middle East Chartered Accountants’ in 2005, Managing Partner P.P. Kunhamad Koya has since overseen the firm’s integration into the TGS Global accountancy network,...
Ready for take-offFuelled by a vast transition in its finance and IT departments, Saudi Arabian Airlines is reaching for the skies. Company CFO and CIO Muhammad Ali Albakri tells James Dartnell...
Financiers of the futurePhoenix Financial Training’s Founder and Managing Director – and CFO Middle East advisory panel member - David Thomasson proudly reflects on his firm’s third annual graduation ceremony.
Dana Gas appoints new CFODana Gas has appointed Chris Hearne as the Chief Financial Officer of the company.
ICAEW: Accountancy profession must take advantage of teAccording to ICAEW’s new report 'Providing Leadership in a Digital World,' digital technology is transforming industries, economies and societies, increasingly affecting the accountancy profession.
UAE banks to see earnings decline in 2016Standard & Poor's said it expects negative earnings growth for banks in the United Arab Emirates in 2016 and a lacklustre performance in 2017, in the report published recently,...
ICAEW, PwC strengthens finance and accounting sector inAccountancy body ICAEW and PwC’s Academy have launched their newly developed accounting and finance course, the ICAEW Accounting Skills Certificate (ASC), in Qatar.
CGMA report urges CFOs to transform their rolesThe Digital Finance Imperative, new research from Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), found that CFOs in Europe the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) can apply the discipline of management...
Menacorp ranks first on DFM in 2015According to official data published by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on 3rd January 2016, Menacorp is the number one securities brokerage firm by trading value and market share...
MoF reports high customer satisfaction for e-Dirham sysThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) revealed results of a study on customer satisfaction regarding e-Dirham system.
Time is moneyRajesh Pareek has a lot on his hands. As the CFO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, he demands accurate, real-time reporting information. He opted for a fresh solution...
Risk: The focus of modern internal auditingNewly released research shows internal audit’s role in risk is changing both globally and in the United Arab Emirates.
Ease of exchangeSaxo Bank’s Group CFO Steen Blaafalk discusses the opportunities for foreign exchange trading in the Middle East and the power of technology platforms in the space.
The GCC Trade Mark Law: Moving closer, in different wayWhen will the GCC Trade Mark Law be implemented in member states? Is further legislation required prior to implementation? Are member states planning local modifications to the Law?
Tomorrow’s relationshipsGeetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA, discusses keeping positive professional relationships in check to help people and organisations thrive.
Top finance leaders to convene at 2015 Euromoney ConferTop leaders from Qatar’s government, financial and public sectors are set to attend and speak at the upcoming Euromoney Qatar Conference 2015, which brings together international banking leaders with...
ICAEW hosts 5th Middle East Accountancy and Finance ExcThe region’s best and brightest in accountancy and finance were celebrated last night at the fifth annual Middle East Accountancy and Finance Excellence Awards.
aafaq Islamic Finance, C3 – Edenred sign MoUaafaq Islamic Finance has announced the signing of a strategic new partnership agreement with C3 - Edenred, a prepaid card service provider company that offers a range of prepaid...
