09/19/2018
When people are denied access to their bank account, even if it is just for a short period of time, it can ultimately have a knock-on effect on their short-term finances including the payment of rent, school fees and savings.
09/19/2018
Risk perception low on higher oil prices, dollar pegs and ample foreign reserves
09/19/2018
The biggest bank in Dubai expects its cards business to continue growing and NPLs to remain under check
09/18/2018
The most common reason universally for a frozen bank account is when the bank feels that the transaction in the account is suspicious and may involve an illegitimate business transaction.
09/18/2018
Jordanian PM says Arab central banks can avert economic threats
09/17/2018
Because Germany has a strong SME focus, and since Qatar’s focus is to develop its SME sector
09/17/2018
Robinsons made its debut in the Middle East in March 2017 with a 20,000 square meters store spanning across three floors at Dubai Festival City.
09/17/2018
The plan includes 50 initiatives that reflect the priorities of UAE citizens, residents and investors
09/16/2018
Representatives from various financial departments in the UAE, as well as the UAE Central Bank, were part of the discussion.
09/16/2018
Asia will surpass North America in the number of individuals with over $500 million in net assets, according to a new report from Knight Frank
09/16/2018
The list features 100 female executives and businesswomen and 10 women heading government departments
09/16/2018
Common majority shareholder makes three-way merger easier
09/16/2018
Ayman bin Mohammed al-Sayari, the bank’s deputy governor for investment, also told a news conference that the reserves had risen moderately from the previous month in August.
09/14/2018
The cuts dampened confidence of the Kuwaitis and raised living costs for the lower income population, with inflation rising to around 3.3% YOY.
09/14/2018
UAE Banking Pulse report reveals that operating income and net interest margins at UAE banks were significantly higher in Q2
09/13/2018
International circumstances exacerbate pressures amidst rays of financial light
09/13/2018
City improves its global ranking by four places
09/13/2018
Number of start-ups in the sector is expected to top 250 by 2020 in the region
09/12/2018
Kuwait Seeking Foreign Investment to Diversify Economy
Among significant legislative changes, foreign investors are now allowed up to 100% full ownership, anywhere in Kuwait, not just in special economic zones.
09/12/2018
Gulf Business celebrates region's business elite
The Gulf Business Awards 2018 was attended by the best and brightest in the region's business community