Beltone Holding (“Beltone”), a leading financial institution, announced that its venture capital arm, Beltone Venture Capital (“BVC”), has entered into a partnership agreement with CI Venture Capital, a subsidiary of prominent UAE-based investment management firm Citadel International Holdings. The partnership establishes a $30 million fund to support high-growth startups in the MENA region. The fund […]
Clifford Chance Guides SC Ventures-SBI Holdings Joint Venture
Global law firm, Clifford Chance, has advised SC Ventures, the innovation and fintech investment arm of Standard Chartered, on its collaboration with SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial conglomerate. Together, they are establishing a digital asset
Eversheds Advises on DIB’s Resolution with NMC Healthcare
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal counsel to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, in reaching a comprehensive settlement with NMC Healthcare group (NMC), a prominent integrated private healthcare
ADIO and Dustour Marine: Boosting Maritime Tourism in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a strategic partnership with Dustour Marine Wooden Boats Trading Establishment to spearhead a groundbreaking project aimed at bolstering the Emirate’s coastal development and fostering maritime tourism.
Innovating Trade Finance: RAKBANK and DP World Collaborate
UAE based financial establishment, RAKBANK has entered into a strategic partnership with DP World, a global leader in logistics and trade solutions. This collaboration aims to provide businesses of all sizes with innovative and cost-effective
Oman’s Financial Services Authority has issued a public consultation on new Bonds and Sukuk Regulation. If approved, this regulation will govern the Sultanate’s long-term debt market, offering flexibility in structuring diversified financing products
FAB & Microsoft Join Forces for Next-Gen Financial Services
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Microsoft have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at developing cutting-edge AI-based banking capabilities. The collaboration, formalized through a partnership agreement signed today, marks the convergence of the UAE’s
Zaki Hashem and Partners has provided legal counsel to the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) in its acquisition of a 24% stake in Hyde Park Developments from the Egyptian Arab Land Bank. Hisham Okasha, Chairman of
AS&H advised AlRajhi Bank on Sukuk listing in Saudi
ABUHIMED ALSHEIKH ALHAGBANI &Clifford Chance (AS&H Clifford Chance) have played a pivotal role in advising Al Rajhi Capital Company (ARC) on establishing a SAR 1.5 billion Sukuk issuance programme.
King & Spalding Guides Franklin Templeton’s Saudi Entry
King & Spalding acted as counsel to Franklin Templeton in the initiation of its operations in Saudi Arabia. Establishing Franklin Templeton Financial Company in Riyadh, regulated by the Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority, marks