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UK watchdog bans ads by Islamic investment company

A UK advertising watchdog has banned ads by Islamic investment company Wahed, for featuring images of currency going up in flames, claiming it caused offence.

Nadda Osman
10 January, 2025
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Calls to boycott Stripe after CEO posts 'Israel propaganda'

The New Arab Staff
29 November, 2024
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Iran, Russia link bank card systems, counteracting sanctions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 November, 2024
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Lebanon justice ministry accuses Salameh of financial crimes

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 September, 2024
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Turkey removed from FATF money laundering grey list

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 June, 2024
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What is 'halal mortgage' Canada wants to approve for Muslims

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2024
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Egypt auctions US$1.61 billion worth of treasury bills

Thaer Mansour
13 November, 2023
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Debt-laden African countries charged 'extortionate' rates, UN chief says

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 February, 2023
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Iran, Russia link banking systems amid Western sanctions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 January, 2023
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Egyptians resort to 'Buy-Now-Pay-Later' as crisis continues

Thaer Mansour
26 January, 2023
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UK's Truss forced into humiliating tax U-turn

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 October, 2022
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UK finance minister Kwarteng not resigning

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 September, 2022
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Pakistan won't default on debts despite floods: minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 September, 2022
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Musk pledges $6.25bn in equity to fund Twitter deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 May, 2022
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Pakistan seeks boost to size, duration of $6b IMF programme

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 April, 2022
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EU's eastern countries to leave Soviet-era banks after Russian invasion

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 March, 2022
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Algerian president appoints new finance minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 February, 2022
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Visa, Amazon announce worldwide payment agreement

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 February, 2022
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Belgium issues arrest warrant for Libyan investment chief

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 January, 2022
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Taliban prepare national budget without foreign aid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 December, 2021
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Britain advises against all but essential travel to Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 November, 2021