08/01/2018
Emirates NBD debunks myths on hiring people of determination
Bank publishes research findings on UAE employers' perceptions on hiring people with disabilities
Research, Comment and Analysis
07/31/2018
Cayman Islands Is Israel's Third Largest Source of Foreign Investment
Cayman Islands Is Israel's Third Largest Source of Foreign Investment Use of the offshore financial haven masks the true origin of money pouring into Israel’s tech sector
07/31/2018
Nine megatrends of the future to shape investment growth - RESEARCH
The increasing power of the millennial generation will continue to influence business; a growing population will drive modernisation in food production and environmental conservation.
07/31/2018
UAE, Middle East business confidence rebounds
Confidence in the region is at its highest since 2015, survey finds
07/31/2018
UBS sees rising foreign investment in Mideast
UBS has been on the ground in the Middle East for more than 55 years
07/30/2018
UAE banks' liquidity set to remain healthy
Six of top lenders grow deposits market share, while five boost loans and advances market share
07/30/2018
Why are Israeli banks asking customers where their money comes from?
For many years Israel was a ‘Switzerland for Jews’ when it came to tax evasion for foreigners. Then the US began cracking down
07/30/2018
Jordan’s Arab Bank Group net profit up 5% to $436m in H1
Total loans rose 3% to $25.5b while deposits fell to $33b
07/30/2018
Simply Unsustainable by Gary Dugan
The US continues to mortgage its future and yet tries to call it an economic miracle.
07/30/2018
What Now for Saudi Arabia's Planned $2 Trillion Fund?
The fund was set up in 1971 to support projects of strategic significance to the Saudi economy and for most of its history focused mainly on its home market.
07/30/2018
Behind the Spectacular Collapse of a Private Equity Titan
Arif Naqvi rode Dubai’s rise to build Abraaj Group with an unusual business model. Was it a house of cards?
07/26/2018
One fifth of the UAE's wealth held by 12 people, consulting group claims
While Saudi retains the largest share of wealth in the Middle East, Boston Consulting Group forecasts a slightly more even split by 2022.
07/25/2018
Fearful of Bin Salman, wealthy Saudis look to invest abroad
The lack of appetite for investing in the Kingdom, said the FT, risks undermining Bin Salman’s efforts to overhaul the oil-dependent economy and create 1.2 million private sector jobs for Saudis by 2020.
07/25/2018
What makes the UAE a M&A haven in the ME?
“The UAE was the most attractive target country to overseas investors in H1-18, with a total of 34 inbound deals valued at $6.6 billion,” the report showed.
07/24/2018
Dubai-Based Luxury Expert Says City’s Downtown is Poised for Growth
Knight Frank’s Maria Morris on where to live—and where to invest—in the U.A.E. city, and elsewhere around the world
07/23/2018
Three thoughts by Gary Dugan
The Chinese have more economic weapons than the US cares to recognise.
07/23/2018
Dubai eyes stronger business ties with Egypt
Dubai FDI also took the opportunity to explain its mandate and role in creating a business-appropriate landscape to attract international companies and help stimulate capital growth.
07/23/2018
Osinbajo woos Dubai investors, list juicy benefits investing in Nigeria
He declared that one of the most important economic policy decisions taken by President Muhammadu Buhari, was to do all that was possible to improve Nigeria’s business environment
07/22/2018
UAE entrepreneurs face ongoing banking challenges, solutions proposed
Entrepreneurs surveyed state that opening a bank account can take up to three months in some cases.
07/20/2018
UAE most complex country for corporate compliance - TMF Group
The United Arab Emirates has the most complex compliance regime of any country in the world. By contrast, Ireland is the simplest country in corporate compliance terms.