NBB Platforms Get New Digital Banking Identities for Corporate and SME Banking Services

NBB Platforms have received new identities as the National Bank of Bahrain updates its digital banking services. The bank renamed NBB DigiCorp as NBB...

Qatar Investment Partnership Targets $20 Billion Across Public Equities and US Middle-Market Companies

Qatar investment activity is expanding through a new $20 billion partnership between Qatar Investment Authority and JPMorgan Asset Management. The agreement will direct capital across public equities and private markets in the United States. It will also support Qatar’s long-term investment objectives through a customized portfolio. Under the agreement, JPMorgan Asset Management will manage the customized portfolio for Qatar Investment...

Trade Finance Facility Supports Iraq’s Bank of Baghdad with $25 Million in New Funding

Trade Finance support for Bank of Baghdad has reached $25 million through a new facility. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development approved the...

Qatar LNG Capacity Faces Up to Three Years of Repairs After Attacks Damage Ras Laffan Facilities

Qatar LNG capacity faces a major disruption after attacks damaged facilities at Ras Laffan. Qatar says the damage removed about 17 percent of its...

Saudi Economy Growth Projected to Reach 6.1% in 2027 After Slower Expansion in 2026

Saudi Economy growth could accelerate sharply in 2027, according to a September survey of international economists. Analysts expect the kingdom's economy to expand by...

Freight Charges Set to Rise Further Across UAE and GCC as Container Shortages and Shipping Disruptions Continue

Freight Charges across the UAE and GCC have increased sharply amid continuing shipping disruptions. Rates have reportedly risen several times since the Strait of Hormuz closure. Traders now expect additional increases as container shortages continue affecting regional supply chains. Some shipments that once cost $1,000 now cost between $10,000 and $12,000. Those costs could reach $15,000 during the coming...

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