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World’s Top 10 Destinations for Foreign Direct Investment

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rebounded in 2025, rising 6% to US$1.6 trillion and ending two consecutive years of decline, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

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Sharjah Islamic Bank and University of Sharjah Partner to Build the Next Generation of Banking Talent

Sharjah Islamic Bank and the University of Sharjah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for cooperation across financial literacy, professional development, practical training, and talent acquisition,.

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FICO and Tech Mahindra Partner to Modernise Core Banking with AI-Driven Decisioning

FICO and Tech Mahindra have entered into a global partnership to support banks, financial services and insurance (BFSI) institutions in accelerating core banking modernisation and AI-driven decisioning. Under the partnership,.

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DFSA Ends Recognised Crypto Token List, Shifts Responsibility to Firms in DIFC

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has brought into force updates to its Crypto Token regulatory framework in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), introducing a key change in how.

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Redefining Finance Through Innovation and Inclusion

Toufic Koussa, Co-Founder and CEO of Whish Money, stands at the forefront of a financial revolution. Leading one of the region’s most dynamic fintech companies, he is reshaping how people.

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Peace of Mind and Partnership: The New Era of Retirement Planning

Janus Henderson Investors has released the findings of its 2025 Investor Survey – Retirement Income and Planning,which seeks to better understand how affluent US investors aged 50 or older are.

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GCC Insurance Sector Outlook Stable: Moody’s

Solid economic growth linked to government investment in non-oil-related sectors will over the next 12 to 18 months support the profitability of GCC insurers, according to Moody’s Ratings. The industry.

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Ziina Debuts Digital Card Powered by Visa

Ziina, a leading licensed UAE fintech platform offering both acquiring and issuing, announces the launch of Ziina Card, its first digital card powered by Visa. Available directly within Apple Wallet,.

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Individual Investment Portfolios in Saudi Stock Market Rise

The number of individual investment portfolios in Saudi Arabia’s main stock market rose by 13.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 13,562,817 portfolios, an increase of 1,611,246 compared.

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Breaking Down Barriers in Insurance Access

A veteran insurance leader whose journey has been defined by dedication and innovation, expansion, Takayuki Ueda comes with a strong background in sales and distribution in multiple geographies and a.

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