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Kuwait insurers ‘facing regulatory changes’Kuwait’s insurance market is experiencing a period of uncertainty, as premium growth has been volatile in recent years, and insurers currently await potential regulatory developments, a report said. While Kuwait’s tota More… |
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Regulations, lack of liquidity ‘hitting GCC IPOs’Stricter regulatory scrutiny of companies with plans to list and a lack of liquidity in certain markets are the key factors responsible for the low volume of IPOs in the GCC in the last 12 months, experts said. Other issues hittin More… |
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Saudi finalising rules for foreign stocks ownershipSaudi Arabia is finalising a regulatory framework which will allow foreigners to directly own stocks in the kingdom, though the market has no need for liquidity from international investors, the head of the country's market regulator said. More… |
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Saudi finalising rules for foreign stocks ownershipSaudi Arabia is finalising a regulatory framework which will allow foreigners to directly own stocks in the kingdom, though the market has no need for liquidity from international investors, the head of the country's market regulator said. More… |
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Staffing, regulation ‘worry energy sector’A shortage of skilled professionals and lack of aligned regulatory guidance are among the main challenges facing the energy sector, according to a group of industry leaders. Even as confidence for improved margins and higher capital invest More… |
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New laws to protect migrant workers in BahrainBahrain is set to improve its labour legislation to ensure decent work for all migrant workers in a bid to protect their rights, said a senior government official. Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan said the country was set to activate a memo More… |
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Arab telco giants discuss ITR reformsThe chief executives of the region’s leading telecommunications groups converged in Dubai recently to share views on the proposed reforms to the international telecommunications regulations (ITRs). The Arab telcos' chiefs met the head More… |
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UAE planning new rules for MF marketsNew rules in the UAE on mutual funds, short-selling, and rights issues may be finalised by mid-2012 as part of measures to strengthen the operation of exchanges and attract overseas investors, the regulator said. Last year, the UAE postpon More… |
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ME safety gear market poised for growthWith growing awareness on importance of personal safety at workplace and strict rules and safety guidelines by governments, the Middle East market for personal protective equipment and safety gear is in an exciting growth phase, according&nbs More… |
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CBB issues new mutual funds rules for consultationThe Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has released the revised Collective Investment Undertakings (CIU) module of CBB Rulebook Volume 6 dealing with mutual funds, as a consultation paper. In June 2007, the CBB introduced the CIU Module, More… |
