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UAE banks' net margins hit by higher funding costs

Loan books grow but so do net loan provisions

QF launches new funding initiative to support private sector

The fund is designed to benefit companies that have the needed capacity and technical knowledge to develop their product or service but require more support to resolve a specific technical or business problem.

Moody's warns of 'funding squeeze' in Oman

Ratings agency says the risk of a slow and progressive erosion in government deposits is on the rise

GCC listed banks’ results – ‘embracing digital’

The fourth edition of KPMG's GCC listed banks results report analyses the financial results of 56 listed banks from across the GCC.

Foreigners Pump $1.3Bn to Invest in Saudi Stock Market

Several finance houses and local and international investment firms are eyeing the volume of opportunities

UAE ranked 27th globally in terms of its ability to attract FDI

UAE the top FDI recipient in Arab world according to UNCTAD World Investment Report 2019

Key Arab states have yet to confirm their attendance at Bahrain Conference

On Tuesday, US officials reported to Reuters that Egypt, Jordan and Morocco would be participating in the conference.

Second Merger Wave May Hit U.A.E. Lenders as Industry Shrinks

ADIB and CBI are among lenders that could benefit from mergers

FDI inflows to Bahrain rise 6% to $1.5bln

Bahrain ranked sixth among 18 countries in West Asia in terms of volume of FDI inflows last year: World Investment Report

UAE- The Battista: Quicker than a F1 car, zero emissions...$2 million!

In a town where Bentleys and Rolls Royces double up as hotel shuttles, Dubai's petrol heads (possibly the wrong term to use in this case) almost demand automotive fantasy.

The Future of Banking: Fintech's Prospects in The Middle East And Africa

Fintech in the MEA will continue to slowly expand and therefore constitute a limited threat to the region's well-established financial institutions

Dubai has world's most expensive Internet - Deutsche Bank report

Deutsche Bank report also says Riyadh most expensive place to buy a summer dress.

A champion for women in the Middle East joins the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders

Earlier this year, she gained a new way to shape the region’s future and push boundaries when she was elected to the Forum of Young Global Leaders

A topsy-turvy May for GCC markets: Markaz

The S&P GCC index lost 5.62 per cent for the month due to regional geopolitical events and the inability of China and US to reach agreement on a trade deal.

UAE stays on growth path

World Bank cuts GCC growth outlook by 0.5% for 2019

BCCI To Hold ‘Pensioners And Entrepreneurship’ Forum

The forum aims at guiding and encouraging pensioners and voluntary retirement scheme beneficiaries to start businesses.

Al-Nahedh: Remarkable Progress in Digital Transformation Strategy

In an interview with The Business Year Magazine

UAE is home to 55 billionaires worth $165bn

Forbes magazine earlier this year featured seven Emirati billionaires in its annual list for 2019, same as last year, but the value of their assets declined year-on-year due to a slowdown in the global economy and a dip in property prices in the UAE.

Maktoum Bin Mohammad: Following in his father’s footsteps

Deputy Ruler of Dubai avows his commitment to further enhance emirate’s global stature

UAE among top 10 markets for billionaires globally

Nation home to 55 billionaires, controlling $165B of wealth.

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