Risk KSA Edition

Cryptocurrencies have attracted renewed scrutiny and interest as institutional investors have piled into digital assets

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UAE Central Bank emphasises role of compliance functions in combatting financial crimes

CBUAE introduces the supervisory agenda of the bank's Anti-Money Laundering Department

olympics

Insurers face 'mind-blowingly' large loss if Olympics cancelled

Games cancellation could cost insurers $2-3bln

security

Washington's inauguration is normally a ball - now it's a 'ghost town with soldiers'

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Sunday that law enforcement officials had no choice but to ramp up security

transport

UAE safety: Ajman road deaths dropped 45% in 2020

Fewer minor accidents were recorded in the emirate last year, compared with 2019

saudi arabia

Saudi Arabia arrests 32 in $3.09bln corruption case

The probe found bank employees had received bribes from a gang of residents and businessmen in exchange for depositing large amounts of cash from unknown sources and transferring them outside of the Kingdom

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Governments, insurers should work together on global risks-executives

Governments and insurers in Europe and the United States are considering state-backed reinsurance programmes for future pandemics

financial services

UAE banking sector profitability to remain low for longer: S&P

Real GDP will only return to the 2019 level by 2023

uae

UAE safety warning: Don't use firewood or coal to heat rooms

Residents are advised to follow safety measures while using traditional heating methods to stay warm as temperatures dip across the country

social media

Dubai Police: Fines, jail for some social media posts

Residents have been urged to act responsibly whenever they post anything on social media

Multimedia

Violence erupts during Paris protest against Macron's security law

Risk KSA Edition

Saudi Arabia arrests 32 in $3.09bln corruption case

Warehouse fire at Saudi-listed SPIMACO's joint venture ENAYAH

Violators of hunting rules in Saudi will be penalized

Saudi Interior Ministry warns against social gathering violations

Fraudsters up their game, posing as bank officials on the phone in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Interior Ministry warns against large social gatherings

Over 18,000 COVID-19 protocol violations reported in one week: Saudi ministry

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Saudi Arabia arrests 32 in $3.09bln corruption case

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