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LIBOR transition a challenge for small portion of sukuk market: Fitch Ratings

These sukuk will face the same uncertainties as conventional bonds

U.S., New Zealand, Canada and Israel are the top countries for women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs are opening businesses at a higher rate than before, but challenges persist

Expats working in Kuwait's public sector down to 123,000

The figures show zero expats amongst the workforce of Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects

How Machine Learning is Changing Data Management and Investment Processes for Active Managers by Martijn Groot, Asset Control

The ability to analyse data has progressed to apply natural language processing to earning call transcripts to assess whether the tone of the CEO or CFO being interviewed is positive or negative.

Carbon Neutral Isn’t Enough

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says average global temperatures cannot be allowed to exceed

ABIC Reiterates Importance of Keeping up with Economic Boom

ABIC speakers all admitted that Arab countries did not benefit from previous economic opportunities

Lebanon is open for business, says new IDAL chairman Mazen Souied

Souied says troubled country has plenty to offer through thriving entrepreneur sector

Laws ‘needed to attract investments’ in the Arab region

The countries of the region still need to improve the legislation related to access to finance.

Income and Wealth not the Driver for Prosperity in High-Growth Markets - Global Study

The research by PayU found that three quarters of people in high-growth markets do not identify wealth and income as a driving factor of prosperity.

Israel set to miss out on tax haven bonanza

Israel's political deadlock is hampering officials seeking to attract tech companies to Israel who are being forced out of tax havens.

UAE central bank says foreign assets down 0.8% in Q3

The reduction was mainly due to an 84.8% decline in foreign securities

Water risks should be incorporated into investment processes

The report also identified a number of water risks which may be ignored by investors but which should be brought into processes.

Saudi Arabia pension system shows positive signs in Mercer's 2019 Global Pension Index

Eleventh annual Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index compares 37 retirement systems

Why Luxury Property is Safe Haven for Ultra Wealthy Family Office Investors

Returns for international residential property averaged 6.7%.

UAE banks remain stable despite subdued economy

The UAE has also been given a stable economic outlook by the National Bank of Kuwait.

October 2019 sees 11-year high in Dubai real estate transactions

Property Finder report shows 4,774 overall property sales recorded with the Dubai Land Department in October 2019

Middle East businesses among world's most positive on global trade prospects

Businesses in the Middle East are more positive about the prospects for global trade than the world average, according to a new HSBC study

UAE economic outlook stable, structural reforms to drive growth

Prudent fiscal policies have improved public finances and reduced volatility.

GCC banks to maintain stable financial profiles in 2020

The growth in GCC countries will remain below than what was seen during the era of triple-digit oil prices, says the IMF.

Asian businesses looking at Qatar for opportunities: QFC

It also included a seminar ‘Business and Investment Opportunities in Qatar through the QFC’, where senior officials provided an overview of the multi-billion-dollar investment opportunities available to businesses in Qatar

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