FINATRADES introduces FINABRIDGE, FINASWAP and RPAY, offering businesses flexible import and export financing, cross-border payments and commodity-based settlement solutions. GENEVA, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FINATRADES Finance SA, a Swiss-based financial technology and trade infrastructure company, has expanded its global trade finance platform with three integrated solutions: FINABRIDGE, FINASWAP and RPAY, designed to help businesses overcome international trade financing, payment …
Finance
Arab Bank Group announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2026, reaffirming its solid performance despite a rapidly changing regional and international operating environment. The Group successfully leveraged its diverse capabilities and wide geographic footprint to enhance both its financial and operational performance. The Group reported net profit after tax for the first nine months of 2026 …
Business
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 21 October 2026: HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the Emirate’s first business consultancy in China, marking a new chapter of cooperation and partnership. Located in the industrial hub of Guangzhou, the consultancy will serve as a leading platform dedicated to strengthening Ras Al Khaimah’s …
John Iossifidis has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair for six years, leading the UAE family business across foods, development, mobility, infrastructure and property management. With operations spanning five sectors and more than 28,000 employees, he is guiding Al Ghurair through its next phase of strategic growth while upholding the founding family’s values. Prior to joining Al …
Humanitarian
Beirut, 1 November 2026 — Mr. Alessandro Mrakic has assumed his functions as the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon, effective 1 November 2026. Mr. Mrakic will lead UNDP’s work in support of Lebanon’s national development priorities, working closely with the Government, public institutions, communities and development partners to advance recovery, strengthen governance and …
Lace up for mental health! Join IDRAAC at the Spinneys Beirut Marathon and help us raise awareness, challenge stigma, and build a more supportive community, one step at a time. Together, let’s remind everyone that there’s no health without mental health. Every step counts, and yours can help carry the message further! 29 November 2026 | 📍 Beirut 🔗 Register …