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‘Victory over siege helped attract more foreign investors to Qatar’

During QBA’s business trips to Europe and the US, Sheikh Faisal said Qatari businessmen “sensed the positive international reputation of Qatar” after it was able to overcome the Gulf crisis

The ECB springs into action – but is it far too early? by Gary Dugan

The economy has taken a turn for the worse in the first half of the year with economic data coming in below expectations.

Foreign Direct Investments Rose by 8 Percent, Lift UAE to No.1 in Arab World

According to UNCTAD analysts, FDI to 6 Middle Eastern countries - Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE - rose but not sufficiently

Kuwait banks brace for profit, liquidity bounceback

Asset growth to pick up pace supported by higher government spending

Saudi Property Market Among World’s Worst Performing

Meanwhile, globally, prices rose by 4.8% on average in the year to the end of March, it added.

Doha Bank to bring more Qatari investments to Sri Lanka

"Qatar and Sri Lanka can build on surging bilateral partnerships toward synergistic opportunities�manufacturing, infrastructure, marine, and energy, are the other key sectors in the Sri Lankan economy," he said.

Saudi's PayTabs: Is this the future of banking?

Four years after the launch of his firm, Al Jouf has created a force in the world of financial technology (fintech) that might become similarly troublesome – at least for his rivals.

UAE law changes provides a new dawn for foreign investors

The emirates enters a new era as investors, residents and overseas students as the UAE changes the law on foreign ownership and visas - promising a new era of creativity and business continuity

UBS tops 2017 Global AUM Ranking as first Chinese player enters the top 10, says GlobalData

The ranking will be officially presented at the Private Banking & Wealth Management: London 2018 Conference and Awards on 7th June 2018

Resurgent Middle Eastern investors target new global opportunities

However, the pattern of those investments is changing.

Government Reforms Help Drive Middle East M&A

How government reforms are helping to drive a mini boom in regional M&A

Italy’s ‘Trump’ Moment? by Gary Dugan

Giuseppe Conte, a law professor, will become Prime Minister even though he has never held public office.

Millennials and money

Banks face the challenge of catering to a newer type of customer

High profitability underpins UAE banking sector

Real estate sector and government-related entities expected to have minimal impact owing to strong regulatory regime

Turkey says ‘addressing economy concerns’ after Moody’s downgrade threat

Turkey is in the throes of a campaign for June 24 elections where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a new mandate and a thumping parliamentary majority.

One year on, Qatar feels sting of isolation

Boycott by Arab Quartet has succeeded in cutting of Qatar’s support for terrorists in regional hotspots

New report reveals investment trends in the GCC

Investor confidence is only further evidenced by the frequency in which investments are being made.

Where do Saudi, Dubai rank in world’s top billionaires’ list?

This year, when Forbes was evaluating the top 100 richest people in the world, Saudi’s billionaires were excluded because of the country’s silence on how much was taken from individuals in the corruption crackdown.

Whipsawed Investors by Gary Dugan

A prudent government budget has enabled the country to hold its government debt to GDP ratio at the very low levels

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