05/02/2023
Strong earnings spur stocks rally amid concerns over banks and inflation
Markets are on edge over the uncertainty of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes
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04/28/2023
Five ways to get your finances back in shape
In global financial uncertainties, Saxo Bank urges financial literacy
04/25/2023
Dubai records over $599mln in realty transactions Monday
The sales included 352 villas and apartments
04/25/2023
UAE: Four-day work week improves time management, social skills in education sector, study says
It was conducted based on a survey which was filled by more than 7,000 educational and administrative staff, more than 31,000 families from 70 nationalities
04/25/2023
UAE Second Salary programme: Earn an extra salary by investing as little as Dh1,000
Minimum three-year investment plan by National Bonds – all you need to know
04/24/2023
Saudi Arabia climbs 17 places on the World Bank’s logistics index
This quick elevation comes within a very short span of time as Saudi Arabia ranked 55th in 2018 and barely edged up from its 52nd rank in 2014 listings in the index that has 139 countries.
04/21/2023
Dubai among the fastest-growing cities for the super-wealthy
New York resumes its position as top destination for millionaires, report says
04/21/2023
Emiratis working in UAE private sector up 11% in Q1
The Ministry added that it is working to elevate the economy in the country through public-private partnerships, and is keen to implement targeted measures to enhance the role of Emiratis in the job market, particularly in the private sector, news agency
04/21/2023
Why tech jobs are in demand in the Middle East
Growing threat of cyber attacks and increasing dependence on digital infrastructure are driving demand for IT professionals
04/20/2023
Why UAE is set to become a hub for family offices
Many hedge funds, crypto companies, venture capital firms have established their presence in the country, thanks to a number of new reforms and legislations
04/19/2023
Dubai may exceed pre-pandemic international tourist numbers in 2023
City recorded 'strong start' to year, hosting 1.63 million visitors in February, up 7% from 2019
04/17/2023
KPMG in Kuwait publishes infrastructure report; illustrates current state and challenges in the sector
The report titled ‘The Kuwait perspective’ draws from the global thought leadership publication and elaborates on the biggest trends in the infrastructure sector
04/17/2023
Qatar’s annual inflation surges 4.01% in March 2023
The Consumer Price Index of March 2023, which is a broad measure of inflation, reached 105.55 points, up by 0.20 percent compared to February’s CPI.
04/14/2023
Four new special economic zones to be established in Saudi Arabia
They will support existing national strategies and create new links with international frameworks
04/14/2023
Google survey: About half of company executives say economic headwinds slowing green push
Difficulties in measuring ESG impact and lack of effective organisational structures hampering companies' sustainability efforts
04/12/2023
Saudi, UAE banks rank highest valued in Middle East: Forbes
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries took 41 places, or 82%, of the list of the 50 highest-valued banks in the Middle East and North Africa.
04/12/2023
Qatar Central Bank foreign reserves surge 11.8% in March
The figures issued by the Qatar Central Bank showed an increase in its official reserves at the end of February, compared to what it was at the end of the same month last year, by about $6.55bln
04/12/2023
The BIBF launches sustainability and climate risk certificate exam preparatory programme
With a focus on Sustainable Finance and ESG Factors
04/11/2023
Middle East is a rare ‘global sweet spot’ for M&A in 2023 – PwC
The Middle East’s transformation story, powered by new technologies, is increasingly compelling for regional and global dealmakers, the global consultant said in a report
04/11/2023
UBS: Middle East Family Offices Eye Hong Kong
The bank’s outreach to clients includes familiarizing them with new local measures including a revamped investment-based migration scheme, tax incentives and upcoming art storage facilities.