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Emirates Islamic issues US$750 million Senior Unsecured Sukuk

Ras Al Khaimah Government completes US$1 billion sukuk issuance

Fourth edition of Investopia kicks off in Abu Dhabi defining global investment landscape

Investopia 2025 to develop innovative insights into future investment, finance opportunities in global economic landscape

Dubai’s strategic vision for global business leadership showcased at ‘Dubai Rising’ Conference

Sharjah Ruler receives first batch of GSU’s master's students

OICCI hosts inaugural Climate Excellence Awards

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Wednesday concluded the third Pakistan Climate Conference, marking the event with the inaugural OICCI Climate Excellence Awards

Huge Vietnam fraud case raises questions over banking system

A multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal involving one of Vietnam's most prominent tycoons exposed systemic weaknesses in the country's banking sector, say analysts who warn other such cases could yet emerge

OICCI organizes conference for empowerment of PWDs

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) here on Tuesday hosted its second Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Conference on the occasion of the International Day for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).

Vietnam property tycoon on death row awaits appeal verdict

A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case arrived in court Tuesday, as she awaits the verdict of her appeal in one of the biggest corruption prosecutions in history

Vietnam court upholds death sentence for property tycoon

A Vietnamese court upheld the death penalty Tuesday for a property tycoon in a multi-billion dollar fraud case -- but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three quarters of the assets she embezzled

Appeal begins for Vietnam death row tycoon

The appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for fraud totalling $27 billion began on Monday after she pleaded for a more "lenient and humane" sentence

Pakistan assures support to ITFC for diversifying portfolio in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb assured his government's full support to Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) for diversifying its portfolio in Pakistan

Finance Minister, Standard Chartered’s head discuss investment expansion in Pakistan

Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights the favorable trends in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators and reaffirms the government's dedication to ensuring economic stability through ongoing reforms

Pakistan formally asks private bank for $1b loan for IMF program approval

The high-level government sources say has has tentatively agreed to renew the credit line for Pakistan

Aurangzeb discusses ‘expanding investment opportunities’ with Standard Chartered Bank leadership

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Sunil Kaushal and discussed the expanding investment opportunities in Pakistan

OICCI highlights private sector’s role in mitigating climate change

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has launched an insightful report titled "Pakistan’s Climate Crossroads: Private Sector Solutions to Pakistan’s Climate Challenges"

Five financial institutions join the primary dealers program of the govt ’s local debt instruments

The Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center signed agreements with Albilad Investment Company, AlJazira Capital Company, Al Rajhi Capital Company, Derayah Financial Company, and Saudi Fransi Capital Company to appoint them as primary dealers for distributing the government's local debt instruments

Minister for Finance meets with the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank

Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank PLC Bill Winters called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Wednesday

President for women empowerment, improved access to financial services

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for financial autonomy of women and improving their access to financial services and credit to encourage women entrepreneurs

Synergy Group wins big at the Effie Awards 2024

Synergy Group, the biggest integrated marketing communication conglomerate in the country, claims another victory in a string of wins at the prestigious Effie Awards Pakistan

Vietnam property tycoon on trial in $12.5 billion fraud case

A top Vietnamese property tycoon went on trial Tuesday along with dozens of others, accused of embezzling $12.5 billion in the country's biggest ever fraud case

The $12.5 billion fraud that has shocked Vietnam

Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot access her money after being caught up with tens of thousands in a multibillion-dollar scam that has shocked the nation

OICCI takes lead in shaping private sector climate action at COP28

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) demonstrated its commitment to driving meaningful climate action at COP28 by hosting a pivotal high-level dialogue in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC)