Middle East: Finance and Banking

The transaction, which was also recognised as Ijarah Deal of the Year, reflects the continued use of sophisticated Sukuk structures in the region and the important role of Cayman Islands issuer vehicles...

As we mark 20 years in Dubai, we're reflecting on the city's transformation into a global financial centre – and our journey as the first international...

Islamic finance blends traditional Sharia principles with modern legislation, and the UAE has been at the forefront of adopting models such as Murabaha, Mudaraba, and Musharaka.

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling licensed financial services firms to conduct specified activities in international financial markets with prior approval. This regime establishes comprehensive operational requirements, client protection measures, and oversight mechanisms while expanding Qatar's capital markets access to international investment opportunities.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive new framework governing foreign ownership of real estate through Royal Decree No. M/14, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for international investors. This framework establishes detailed conditions, geographical zones, and registration requirements for non-Saudi individuals and entities seeking to acquire property rights in the Kingdom. The new regulations form part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to enhance foreign in

There has been a marked increase in the significance of IPO readiness in Egypt since the implementation of the State Ownership Policy and the Government’s privatization program, which seek to broaden private sector participation, increase market liquidity, attract foreign direct and portfolio investment, and maximize value from selected state-owned enterprises through public offerings.

The transaction, which was also recognised as Ijarah Deal of the Year, reflects the continued use of sophisticated Sukuk structures in the region and the important role of Cayman Islands issuer vehicles...

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - June 30th, 2025 - Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for Q1 2025.

The private credit landscape across the Middle East is maturing at pace, with sponsors, institutional investors, and arrangers increasingly demanding...

Financial leasing companies in Egypt are important in the non-bank financial sector because they offer asset-based financing to businesses. Unlike industrial or real estate firms, they earn revenue from structured lease contracts.

Finance leasing is one of the core pillars of Egypt's non-banking financial sector, offering companies an efficient and well-regulated mechanism to finance productive assets without the need to incur significant upfront capital costs.

This document provides the translation of Law No. 176 of 2018, the cornerstone legislation regulating Financial Leasing and Factoring in Egypt.