Saudi Arabia
Middle East | 20 Nov 12
expats and their saudi employers confront
A new Saudi Arabian scheme to boost employment of Saudi nationals by fining companies that draw more than half their staff from expatriate circles has caused controversy and debate in the six days since it came into force.
Middle East | 12 Nov 12
barclays faces probe into alleged
Barclays bank, which is already facing a series of allegations, is reportedly under investigation by the US Department of Justice over claims it made improper payments to win a licence in Saudi Arabia.
Middle East | 12 Sep 12
Saudi cma surprises gulf with hostile warning
Saudi Arabias regulator the Capital Market Authority has surprised many in the Gulf region by issuing a strongly worded warning notice to those operating without a licence in the country.
People Moves | 2 Nov 11
ubs poaches zammar for saudi desk
UBS has appointed Anthony Zammar to head one of its two desks covering Saudi Arabia.
Tunisian govt unveil plans for $3bn financial centre
Bahrain’s GFH and Tunisia’s government have unveiled plans for a major offshore financial centre.