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International

Saudi prince faces big task turning Trump pledges into real wins

Singapore businesses have indicated an increased intent to expand into both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to SBF’s National Business Survey 2024. 
Singapore

SBF launches Singapore Enterprise Centre in Dubai, first in Middle East, to support companies’ expansion

New York-headquartered KKR has been growing its presence in the Gulf and is among financial sponsors seeking to deploy capital to the region.
Banking & Finance

KKR opens Abu Dhabi office in deepening foray into Middle East

The judicial partnership between Bahrain and Singapore offers “significant advantages” in market access for Singapore lawyers.
International

Singapore-Bahrain commercial court partnership opens Middle East gateway for local law firms

Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon speaking at the Global Justice Bay conference held in the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain.
International

International commercial court networks can help spot cross-border legal trends, says Singapore chief justice

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (3rd L) says the appeal mechanism between the Bahrain International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Commercial Court is a “game-changer” and a global first in transnational judicial cooperation.
International

Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore

(Left to right) Melvin Ng from Airalo, Norman Matthieu Vanhacke from Cradle Fund, Aditya Aima from AnyMind Group, and Abdulla Alhmehsin from Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority speaking with The Business Times editor Chen Huifen in Jakarta on Thursday Oct 20. Photo: Artmospoto
ASEAN Business

The Middle East has capital and needs solutions – that’s a chance for S-E Asia startups

The Dubai-based lender will own about 60 per cent of RBL Bank once the deal is completed, according to an exchange filing on Saturday (Oct 18).
Banking & Finance

Emirates NBD plans to invest US$3 billion in India’s RBL Bank

Trump’s visit to the Middle East aims to celebrate his role in brokering last week’s ceasefire and hostage release deal, but much remains to be negotiated.
International

Trump hails ‘tremendous day for Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

The modular Aridge X3-F (Air Module of the Land Aircraft Carrier) by China's flying car maker Aridge hovers during its presentation and flight demonstration in Dubai on Oct 12.
Transport & Logistics

Flying Chinese cars aspire to be latest wonder of Gulf’s skies

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