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Russia Flexes Its Muscle in the Middle East

Moscow looks for stronger ties with traditional allies of the U.S.

Six in 10 UAE workers reliant on gratuity payment to fund retirement

The primary use for the gratuity will be investing in a business or the stock market

UAE Fintech Startup Rise Aims To Democratize Access To Essential Financial Services

The UAE-based startup presently enables the UAE domestic help segment gain access to financial services, learn new skills and more.

Emirates NBD encourages UAE citizens and residents to give in to giving

Emirates NBD aims to persuade UAE citizens and residents to invest in their community by giving their skills and time to worthwhile causes.

GCC bank mergers to ease capacity and boost profitability

We believe the trend will be beneficial for the sector, boosting profitability through operational synergies and giving the banks greater pricing power,' Moody's said.

UAE, Egypt accelerating cooperation

Both sides discussed the cooperation between the UAE and Egypt in several areas, such as supporting new universities and developing technical and vocational education.

Protectionism: protecting businesses or stifling growth?

Debate has raged in the UAE and around the world over whether protectionist policies can help protect local players or prevent economies from reaching their full potential

UAE among global top 5 countries to work

Seventy-five per cent of expats in the UAE receive an annual airfare allowance to their home country and 85 per cent receive health and medical allowances compared to global average of 17 per cent and 43 per cent respectively.

Gulf banks set to continue merger trend, says Moody's

There has been increased mergers and acquisition activity in the Gulf region, as falling oil prices hit government budgets and slowed economic growth

UAE business leaders retain optimism, despite regional tensions: survey

Over 60% of business leaders interviewed told OBG that it was likely or very likely that their company would make a signiﬁcant capital investment within the next 12 months, a similar percentage to the results in last year's survey.

Economic stagnation biggest risk for UAE expats

Old Mutual International and Quilter Cheviot’s survey assessed the views of those with $50,000 to invest

From smishing to prize scams: how to avoid bank fraud

As different ways of spending our money multiply, so do the opportunities to commit fraud

73% expats earn more in UAE than in their home country

UAE once again emerges as the destination of choice for globetrotters looking to expand their careers.

UAE Retains its Place in the Top 5 Countries in the World to Work

Nearly three quarters of expats in the country (73%) said that they earn more than in their home country.

Top Mideast Banker Pay Slashed by Up to a Quarter Amid Slowdown

Lenders in region are exploring mergers to stay competitive

Beyond 100: Whitepaper

We could be closer to this reality than many people realise.

A champion of gender diversity and Emiratisation

Emirates NBD offers training programmes to hone Emirati talent

Turkey to become 5th largest economy in the world by 2030, Standard Chartered predicts

The tremendous change in the list will likely be fueled by a growing young population and expanding middle class in these economies

Too many expats in UAE still view advisers as untrustworthy

Advisers facing many challenges as CFA Institute survey shows lack of satisfaction among clients

Largest Middle East banks: 2018 strength, 2019 M&As to accelerate

Qatar National Bank ends 2018 as the largest Middle East bank by market cap.

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