08/29/2019
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund finalises terms on $10b loan
The financing will have a one-year tenor
Research, Comment and Analysis
08/29/2019
Nigerian Diaspora and Remittances: Transparency and market development
How large is the Nigerian Diaspora is anyone’s guess.
08/27/2019
UAE medical tourism worth USD 3.2 billion in 2018
Key factors supporting this growth trend include new medical tourism initiatives implemented by government entities and increasing sector privatisation of the sector in the form of investment and the building state-of-the-art health facilities.
08/25/2019
Central bank governor: Global monetary divergence challenging for Israel
Israel was "perceived as an 'emerging markets safe haven,' and appreciation pressures emerged," Bank of Israel governor Prof. Amir Yaron explained.
08/25/2019
Smaller M&A deals the way forward in GCC region-UBS
M&A has been the top driver of the investment banking activity in the region
08/25/2019
Empowering women in the UAE: The power of the private sector
The UAE continues to make progress in increasing female participation in the workplace
08/23/2019
Bonuses have to be disbursed with final payment in UAE
UAE law: Landlord must issue 90 days’ notice and furnish good reason for an eviction
08/22/2019
Why climate change is an existential threat to the Middle East
While climate change will be global, its regional impact will be varied and unequal
08/22/2019
Economic reforms turns Egypt into Middle East’s fastest-growing economy
The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to reduce the benchmark overnight deposit rate on Thursday by at least 100 basis points to 14.75%, according to 10 of 12 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
08/22/2019
Why climate change is an existential threat to the Middle East
While climate change will be global, its regional impact will be varied and unequal
08/22/2019
BAHRAIN: Better Loan Schemes For Pensioners Urged
“The monthly loans deduction from retired citizens who have retired and still have loans is more than 50 per cent of their income and this is contrary to the system of the Central Bank of Bahrain and its mechanisms to lend loans,” he explained
08/21/2019
Institutionals help Qatar shares extend winning run
Islamic equities were seen gaining slower than the other indices in the market, where Gulf and non-Qatari individuals continued to be net buyers but with lesser intensity.
08/20/2019
Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah at 'A'; outlook stable
The ratings are supported by the benefits of RAK's membership of the UAE, a low and declining government debt burden and high GDP per capita.
08/20/2019
Gulf markets mixed but Saudi outperforms on banks
Qatar's index closed 0.2% up extending gains in the previous session when it ended a three-day losing streak.
08/20/2019
Bahrain takes "mega strides" in sustainable development
Royal Highnesses cited features of economic competitiveness and flexibility to confront challenges.
08/20/2019
Arabian Gulf debt issuance hits new record in second quarter
Governments and corporations issue $40 billion worth of debt in the three months to June 30
08/19/2019
Ithmaar Bank nurtures Bahraini future leaders in banking and finance through its summer internship programme
The two-month programme includes an induction day that covers various training sessions
08/19/2019
GCC IPO activity picks up pace in Q2: PwC
Both the UAE’s promising pipeline and Tadawul stock exchange’s development offer some optimism for the GCC market.
08/18/2019
Top UAE banks report strong profit growth in first half
Rising provisioning needs expected to lower full-year bank profitability
08/18/2019
Changes that have taken place inEgypt’s banking system
Since then, he added, the banks have improved their performance, supported by a more attractive operating environment.