Chris Hamill-Stewart

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Logistics IRCS/Zuma Press Wire via Reuters Connect No ships attacked directlyCollision in Gulf of OmanInsurance and crew costs to riseShipping is continuing to move around the Middle East even as Iran and Israel exchange rocket and drone strikes and despite a collision between two tankers in the Gulf.

1 week ago | agbi.com | Chris Hamill-Stewart

Banking and Finance Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will allow Syrians to use its platform following the suspension of US tariffs on the country. Local users can now register and engage in spot and futures trading, staking and cross-border payments, according to an announcement by the company.

1 week ago | agbi.com | Chris Hamill-Stewart

EXCLUSIVE Sustainability In-app tool for customersTrack spending’s carbon footprintEncouraging greener choicesJordan’s Bank al Etihad has partnered with Visa to offer a carbon insights tool within its app.

2 weeks ago | agbi.com | Chris Hamill-Stewart

Finance Alamy via Reuters Connect Gulf stocks outperform UK, USFintechs tapping investor appetiteMore expats and foreign investors tradingGrowing demand from international investors trading in stocks on Gulf exchanges is creating opportunities for established and newer financial technology (fintech) companies alike to grow their Middle East business.

2 weeks ago | agbi.com | Chris Hamill-Stewart

Energy QIA owns 10% stake Plan to build 3 reactorsContract worth $2.86bnA Qatar-backed subsidiary of Rolls-Royce has won a contract to build three small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the UK worth £2.5 billion ($2.86 billion). The UK government announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had won the contract on Tuesday, sending Rolls-Royce’s share price to its highest ever level.