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IMF Chief Warns Global Economic Crisis 'far From Over'

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There are currently 128 coronavirus vaccines under development across the world Read more

Deflation Set To Linger Across Gulf Economies

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Downswing in oil is another challenge for the region's $1.6trn economy, putting it on course for what could be its worst... Read more

Abu Dhabi Returns To Dollar Bond Market With Multi-tranche Deal

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UAE capital is among the list of many selling bonds to bolster their finances in the face of lower oil and gas prices Read more

Dubai's Shuaa Pauses Some Deals As Virus Causes Strategic Shift

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Shuaa Capital is focused on its main businesses and on becoming more efficient, chief executive officer Jassim Alseddiqi... Read more

Saudi's Samba Group CEO Expects U-shaped Recovery After 'triple Jeopardy' Of Crises

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Samba Financial Group CEO Rania Nashar expects a fully recovery by the end of 2021 Read more

Oman Offers Emergency Interest-free Loans For Firms Hit By Virus

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The Gulf nation has already trimmed its budget spending and announced liquidity support Read more

Kuwait's Stimulus Package Offers $16.5bn In Additional Lending, KBA Chairman

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Adel Al-Majed has said the global crisis posed by coronavirus is worse than the financial meltdown of 2008 Read more

HSBC To Embark On Job Cuts Across Middle East, North Africa

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HSBC employs 4% of its total workforce in the region - about 9,600 full-time staff Read more

UAE Unveils Plan To Ease Debt Woes For Emiratis

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The plan targets loans that cost citizens more than 50% of their monthly salary Read more