Middle East: Finance and Banking

As we mark 20 years in Dubai, we're reflecting on the city's transformation into a global financial centre – and our journey as the first international...

Islamic finance blends traditional Sharia principles with modern legislation, and the UAE has been at the forefront of adopting models such as Murabaha, Mudaraba, and Musharaka.

Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.

In a recent Dubai judgment, the First Instance Court clarified a critical issue in real estate transactions governed by the Unified Sale Contract (Form F)...

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance limited the scope of a land mortgage after finding that the financing bank had failed to channel the full loan proceeds...

The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances...

Investment Fund Profits in Egypt reflect the growing role of investment funds in channeling individual and institutional savings into financial markets. Through these funds, a wide segment of investors, especially small savers, are given the opportunity to participate in diversified investments that are professionally managed, which helps distribute risks and achieve greater efficiency in the allocation of financial resources.

In emerging markets like Egypt, uncertainty is often embedded not only in macroeconomic conditions but also in the quality, timeliness, and transparency of corporate information.

In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) corporate credit landscape has undergone a vital shift.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has solidified its position as the Middle East's leading financial hub, offering a stable, internationally recognised platform for a wide variety of financial activities.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse, analyzing the Q2 performance of the country's ten largest listed banks.

As the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") accelerates toward becoming a leading global hub for digital finance and innovation, its payments ecosystem has evolved into a cornerstone of this transformation.