10/23/2018
59 percent of financial advisers say clients are concerned about the Common Reporting Standard
A quarter of advisers in the Middle East say clients are concerned about personal data breaches
Research, Comment and Analysis
10/22/2018
Foreigners sell net $1.1 billion of Saudi stocks as journalist disappearance rattles investors
A breakdown of the exchange data showed foreigners sold 5 billion riyals worth of stocks and bought 991.3 million worth.
10/22/2018
National Bank of Oman Celebrates the Power of Women
Both women shared their stories with an audience of female employees.
10/22/2018
Is there a price to pay for investing sustainably?
UAE investors like to invest in responsible companies, without compromising on their returns
10/22/2018
Banking system in Qatar 'capable of facing risks'
He noted that the improvement in the efficiency of the banking sector has helped enhance the ability of these banks to confront any shocks through the application of the latest international supervisory standards.
10/21/2018
INTERVIEW: SABB Managing Director David Dew steering through historic transaction in Saudi banking
The merger will create the third biggest bank in the Kingdom by assets, loans and deposits, and — perhaps more significant in the current financial environment — forge a bank that is unashamedly international in its outlook.
10/19/2018
Unlike other millennials, young Emiratis want to buy a home first
Desire for experiences comes second in their priorities, NBF survey finds
10/18/2018
How SA compares to UAE in terms of ICT growth
The interesting dynamic about the UAE is that a lot of these shifts that we see in terms of transformation are being led by the public sector, compared to other countries where it is the private sector that leads digital transformation programmes and proj
10/18/2018
Standard Chartered expects 5.5% growth for Egypt in 2019
It said that the increase in gas production is another positive factor in the medium term.
10/18/2018
CBD reports 26.8% jump in 9-month profits
Decline in impairment charges and operating expenses boost bottom-line
10/16/2018
Mena's M&A transaction value surges to $45bn in Q3
According to Refinitiv, the Mena investment banking fees totalled an estimated $684 million during the first nine months of 2018
10/16/2018
Explained: What the UAE's new low-cost insurance policy means for you
The Dh60 annual policy was rolled out across the Emirates on Monday
10/16/2018
How to get rich: Where UAE millionaires keep their money
Do you wonder how millionaires get richer? Here's how they invest their money in order to expand their fortunes
10/15/2018
UAE International Investors Council Explores Opportunities In Kyrgyzstan
The Emirati-Kyrgyz Economic Forum held joint workshops during its last meeting in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, and other meetings were held between representatives of Dubai International Ports and the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan on developing a free
10/15/2018
Women’s empowerment in the Saudi workplace
The number of women in the workplace has increased substantially in our country over the past four years.
10/15/2018
UAE, Saudi banks to benefit from rising interest rates
Low cost deposits, floating rate loans to improve loan yields
10/12/2018
Egypt is the latest darling of overseas lenders
Western banks that sold out stand to miss out on emerging opportunities
10/12/2018
FBNQuest wins multiple awards, shines at emea finance 2018 african banking awards
The firm is ranked among the country’s top public Fund Managers by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
10/09/2018
Investment in Kuwait is a base for investment all over the region
Outside Kuwait’s borders, we as the Commercial Bank of Kuwait have chosen to strive for excellence within our market rather than to overreach to other markets as of present.
10/08/2018
Citi’s Middle East banking business is no joking matter
Citi is advising the Saudi authorities on some aspects of privatization, and sees health care, housing, airports, and utilities among the first to be sold off.