An in-depth look at the UAE Dirham (AED)
The UAE Dirham is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. Below we’ll look at the currency’s history, its coins, banknotes and the economy that sits behind it. The Gulf Rupee was printed and managed by the Indian Government. The Pink 1 Rupee note was was one the most well known and used. A bit […]
What happened with the International Ease of Doing Business Index?
A report used around the world When companies are looking to expand abroad, there are a number of factors that go into choosing a new market. Is the demand there for the product? Does the market have a sufficiently trained workforce? Will it be cost-effective to produce/deliver locally? One of the biggest questions is often […]
Sending condolences to the people of the UAE
Following the announcement of the death of HRH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Cornerstone team send our condolences to the people of the United Arab Emirates at this sad time.
Currency Unions outside of Europe
When you hear the term ‘Currency Union’ you probably think: Euro. Most people would. It’s by far the most high profile and successful monetary union. However what surprises many people is the fact that: a) it’s not the only one currently in existence and; b) it’s not the first one either. In fact there are […]
Cornerstone expands to Middle East
New General Manager APAC and Middle East, Robert O’Brien, appointed to lead our new Dubai office. Cornerstone FS plc (AIM: CSFS), the cloud-based provider of international payment, currency risk management and electronic account services to SMEs, announces that it has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai. The new […]
