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Diversity in the boardroom: One third of new UAE executives are women

The increase in female participation at the higher levels of business is indicative of a wider shift in the GCC region.

Difficult task of digital transformation: Developing banking ecosystems of the future

Apart from the banks being institutions of public trust, we cannot forget that they are, at the same time, companies focused on sales, growth, and expansion

88% of UAE companies plan to further boost wellbeing investments in the coming year, driven by positive RoI

Bupa Global Survey Highlights Value of Return on Wellbeing Investment (ROWI)

How a UAE bank transformed to lead with AI and advanced analytics

Artificial intelligence could deliver massive value globally.

DIFC Innovation Hub and Women Choice announce an ecosystem partnership to support women entrepreneurs

This collaboration aims at creating a dynamic ecosystem where female leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs can thrive

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait: Customers to regularly update their personal banking information

ABK disseminates informative videos across its social media platforms

Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank first globally in ease of entry for global talent

Overall, regional cities were largely stable in their scores on the Global Cities Index this year

Danielle Lecomber: Redefining wealth management in the UAE

She is now putting her experience to work in the fast-growing Middle East market, helping more people achieve their financial goals.

Saudi Arabia’s global pension index score rises amid ongoing reforms: Mercer

The index defines C+ as a system with good features but significant risks that need addressing.

Saudi Arabia’s global pension index score rises amid ongoing reforms: Mercer

The index defines C+ as a system with good features but significant risks that need addressing.

Fitch: EMEA emerging markets integrated utilities ratings largely stable

Despite Fitch Ratings’ expectations of an increase in capex

tbi bank opens its own technology hub in Türkiye

With tbi tech, we’re not just investing in technology and people

What are the macro implications of the Middle East escalation?

The inflation impact in the US is expected to be qualitatively similar to the eurozone

Middle East escalation fears prompt risk-off move

Iran on Tuesday launched a missile attack on Israel, adding to concerns that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war between the two nations.

Iraqi PM forms high-level committee to align banks with international financial standards

Al-Sudani announced that “the Central Bank of Iraq has contracted with Oliver Wyman to help develop the banking and financial sector”

GCC leaders positive on economic outlook and investment climate

The survey questioned leaders in businesses across the six GCC countries in both the private and public sectors.

Arab Financial Services sponsors the Sixth Edition of the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum “MicroShabab”

The MicroShabab Forum will take place from 1st to 3rd October in the Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall at the University of Bahrain in the Sakhir area

Growth of Saudi banking sector accelerated by diversification initiatives: Moody’s

We expect this trend to persist over the coming 12 to 18 months, further boosting the non-hydrocarbon economy where banks largely operate.

UAE banking sector’s liquid assets rise to $218bln by end of Q2-24

The value of liquid assets in the UAE banking sector increased quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) by 2 percent

Moody's affirms Qatari banks mitigated risks of unexpected shocks

The report added that Qatari banks were primarily financed during the recent period through customer deposits, which accounted for approximately 52% of total assets by the end of June 2024

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