12/03/2019
NBK Capital: $280 bn total assets of publicly listed Kuwaiti banks
The remaining 25% is comprised of fee income, foreign exchange income and other income, which may include dividends, investment gains, and property-related income.
Research, Comment and Analysis
12/03/2019
Climate change could make parts of the world ‘too hot for humans’
Legal & General analyst warns of climate catastrophe unless radical action taken
12/03/2019
Are Kuwait equities set to surge following emerging market status?
Why is the Kuwait reclassification important for investors?
12/03/2019
Whitepaper identifies key growth trends in sub-Sahara Africa
Stronger energy networks will deliver a more reliable supply of electricity, driving efficiencies and reducing business costs.
12/02/2019
Outlook for GCC banks stable
S&P Global Ratings in its outlook for GCC banks for 2020 forecast a stable 12 months ahead.
12/02/2019
Global PwC study ranks Bahrain as the easiest country to pay tax
Bahrain ranked first ahead of every jurisdiction worldwide for ease of paying taxes, with Qatar following closely behind in third and Kuwait and Oman placing in respectively sixth and seventh.
12/01/2019
Rent to own gains popularity in UAE
Aldar is introducing rent-to-own schemes at three of its developments to boost sales
12/01/2019
Income levels of Bahraini families have increased ‘in line with Vision 2030’
Bahraini family’s income has increased by 47% as more Bahraini women have entered work
12/01/2019
Istanbul Finance Center to be role model: CEO of Malaysia's Labuan International Business and Financial Center
Upcoming project to be successful as it sits in middle of Asia, Europe and Middle East, says Farah Jaafar-Crossby
11/29/2019
Why more non-Muslims are opting for Islamic banking in UAE
The survey found that better rates and pricing, and better customer service were among the key factors influencing shift to Islamic banking among non-Muslim respondents.
11/29/2019
A-list Abu Dhabi: The high-roller guide to the UAE capital
If money is no object, here are some of the best ways to splash the cash if you travel to the emirate.
11/29/2019
OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution
The reports of Brazil; Bulgaria; China (People's Republic of); Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia published contain around 190 targeted recommendations that will be followed up in stage 2 of the peer review process.
11/28/2019
DIFC FinTech Hive Showcases over 30 ‘Proof of Concept’ Start-up Successes at Investor Day - an Increase of 50 per cent in 2019
Proof of Concepts increase by 50 per cent in 2019 as ambitious start-ups showcase innovative FinTech solutions and expansion plans that will shape the future of finance in the UAE and MEASA region at DIFC FinTech Hive Investor Day 2019
11/28/2019
NBK 2019 Walkathon Centre starts receiving applicants
The center will be opened daily until December the 5th , 2019 from 1:00 pm to 09:00 pm.
11/28/2019
DIB supports Dubai as most Gulf markets fall
The index rallied for five days last week, triggered by a lending boom as small investors sought funds to invest in Saudi Aramco's public listing.
11/27/2019
Paying taxes in GCC easier than most countries
While Oman is ranked 11th, the UAE stands at 30th and Saudi Arabia at 57th.
11/27/2019
Qatar among fastest growing global economies
The resilience of Qatar's economy is has been vindicated by many global agencies.
11/27/2019
UAE, Saudi women more confident about raising capital
Female entrepreneurs face less hurdles in fund raising than global peers
11/27/2019
UAE Credit growth moderates on slow private sector demand
Loan to deposit ratio at a 5-year low on higher deposits and sluggish loan growth
11/26/2019
Gulf banks' outlook for 2020 stable amid substantial liquidity: Moody's
Government spending expected to boost non-oil GDP growth