16th World Islamic Banking Conference

Bahrain | Financial Services

Third Party Event

22 Nov 2010

Oxford Business Group sponsored this event in Bahrain on 22 November 2010.

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In Bahrain

Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB)

In this Global Platform video, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB), talks about Bahrain's banking sector, a significant contributor to GDP at 17%, and why it serves as a strategic centre for trade finance and asset management in the GCC region. With a progressive regulatory environment, the country has embraced financial technology, evident in the rapid adoption of digital banking services. Sustainable finance is also gaining t…

In Financial Services

Crypto rush: Decentralised financing could play an important role in GCC countries’ efforts to diversify their economies

As GCC countries look to harness new forms of financial technology (fintech), expand services and improve financial inclusion, governments are embracing decentralised finance (DeFi) and attracting cryptocurrency companies. DeFi – peer-to-peer financial services with no central authority or intermediary involved in trading, lending and investing – is seen by GCC countries as an opportunity to diversify their economies and embrace Web3 technologies, such as blockchain, the internet of things a…

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Rapport : Comprendre l'impact des centres de données sur l'économie numérique de l'Afrique

In English Le marché des centres de données en Afrique est prêt pour une croissance substantielle, avec une augmentation projetée de leur capacité à hauteur de 50 % d'ici 2026. Alimenté par une économie numérique en plein essor et une pénétration croissante d'Internet, le continent présente des opportunités diverses malgré les défis liés à l'infrastructure et à la réglementation. Ce rapport explore le paysage en évolution des centres de données en Afrique, ana…