03/15/2018
Dubai to host annual World Blockchain Forum this April
World Blockchain Forum is a two-day conference that features major blockchain innovations and possibilities.
Research, Comment and Analysis
03/15/2018
Public relation forum in Bahrain
Experts and specialists will address the forum which will see over 200 participants.
03/15/2018
UAE millionaires turn more bullish than counterparts
The 2017 World Wealth Report estimates that the number of high-net-worth individuals in the UAE grew to 55,700 in 2016 and collectively holds $195.3 billion in private wealth.
03/14/2018
Private Equity Funds Year-in-Review – A Lookback at 2017 and the Outlook for 2018: International Private Equity Funds
According to a Preqin survey conducted in December 2017, 53 percent of institutional investors globally plan to increase their allocation to private equity over the long term
03/14/2018
Saudi banks to see 4% lending growth in 2018 – Moody’s
The kingdom’s economy is expected to return to growth this year
03/13/2018
Clients Drive Solutions in Mideast
News-heavy year required flexibility in cash management solutions.
03/13/2018
UAE banks set for strong asset growth and higher profitability in 2018
NPLs to decline on implementation of IFRS 9 and collateralised lending to SMEs
03/13/2018
Asset and wealth management CEOs optimistic about growth but aware of looming disruption – PwC survey
However just 38% of the interviewed CEOs believe that robotics and alternative intelligence (AI) can improve the consumer experience.
03/12/2018
Real estate developers in Lebanon struggle to find buyers
Real estate developers are struggling to cope with a stagnant market in Lebanon amid a cash crunch and an uncertain future.
03/12/2018
UAE’s trade hub status drives Standard Chartered’s transaction banking in the region
In the UAE, trade volume growth with Asia has a corporate dimension with large Japanese, Korean and Chinese corporates doing business directly here
03/12/2018
Dubai ranked among the world's top destinations for FDI in the real estate market
In a new report by JLL titled, World Cities: Mapping the Pathways to Success, ‘Hybrid’ cities are best epitomised by Dubai.
03/12/2018
International Property Show to drive UAE investment in Europe’s property market
European investors play a strong role in the UAE’s real estate market and particularly in Dubai
03/08/2018
Riyadh tops Knight Frank KSA wealthy family list
The figures were contained in the firm’s latest Wealth Report 2018.
03/08/2018
7 UAE billionaires among world's richest in 2018, according to Forbes
New list sees at least two newcomers after seeing their net worth rise over 12 months
03/08/2018
Stock Aversion Hurts Turkey Pension Savers, Manager Says
Proportion of funds in equities lower than other markets
03/08/2018
CISI leads with global “competitive edge” campaign to keep members at the top of their game
The artwork was produced by the CISI’s marketing team with support from design agency W3 based in Kelvedon, Essex.
03/07/2018
Qatar's economy overcomes regional, global challenges: minister
The observation was made on Tuesday during the opening of the Qatar-Belgium Economic Forum, organised by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce in conjunction with the official visit of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to Belgium
03/07/2018
Gulf Business Magazine names five Kuwaitis among top 100 Arab VIPs – Sheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum ranks first in the list
He announced opening 25 stores at Al-Khail Mall in Dubai, and for the first time, launched 15 brands at the Avenues Mall in Bahrain — the first outlets under concession agreements with Charlotte Telbury and Grady 400.
03/06/2018
Kuwait rushing to beat Saudi IPO- What is it selling and why?
Where does that leave other rivals in the region?
03/06/2018
It’s time for a mindset change: CBB Governor
“The society is stressing the wrong problems,” said Al Maraj, as he urged technoprenuers, finance professionals and the business community to make their voices heard.