01/16/2024
New record for Dubai as luxury home sales hit US$ 7.6bn in 2023
The total value of sales above this price point grew by 91% last year to US$ 7.6 billion, 28% of which was achieved in Q4 alone
Research, Comment and Analysis
01/11/2024
Top 25 global banks see market cap surge to $3.6trln in Q4 2023: GlobalData
Saudi’s Al Rajhi Bank and US’ Charles Schwab witness over 25% QoQ growth
01/09/2024
FHH’s CEO recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for 2023
This achievement marks Lafferty's third recognition by this prestigious publication, showcasing his remarkable leadership skills, innovative drive, and unwavering commitment to achieving business excellence while making a positive impact on society
01/08/2024
Moody's upgrades Bank Nizwa’s foreign currency rating and base credit assessment with stable outlook
This significant achievement highlights the bank's outstanding financial prowess and underscores the success of its strategic initiatives
01/04/2024
Forbes Middle East unveils the Middle East’s top 100 CEOs 2023
Meet the titans heading the region’s biggest homegrown companies
01/02/2024
AI and digital transformation to shape the future of Qatar’s banking sector - KPMG’s report says
This seminal report illuminates the dynamic landscape of Qatar's banking sector
01/02/2024
Emirates NBD-Egypt raises the bar with significant increase in interest rates for 3&5 years USD certificates of deposits
The certificate aims to attract dollar earnings and inject them into the national economy
12/29/2023
UAE concludes trade talks with Republic of Congo
Since 2021, the UAE has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals on its own
12/28/2023
Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in Q3: GASTAT
Similarly, the unemployment rate among Saudi nationals increased by 0.3 percentage points in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of this year.
12/28/2023
Family-owned businesses ‘make up 90%’ of UAE’s private sector
The vast majority of businesses in the UAE are, interestingly, family-owned businesses, according to a key organisation representing this sector
12/20/2023
Morgan Stanley plans to offload Saudi PIF’s $350mln loan: Report
The sale is tied to a loan that PIF raised through 25 banks in 2022
12/19/2023
Thomas Kuruvilla on Arthur D. Little's growth and the future of consulting
Another important factor for us is that disruptions are crossing industry divides and creating convergences between sectors.
12/18/2023
Qatar: Real estate industry remains buoyant during third quarter of 2023
Doha continues to be the most competitive market in the country with gross rental yields as the residential market stays healthy at 6.5%, especially in West Bay and The Pearl
12/18/2023
Surge of family offices in the Middle East brings opportunity
The Middle East, and the UAE in particular, is set to become a family office hub
12/15/2023
Interest rates to drop in 2024: Do you save or spend more money than before?
Economics of how a potential drop in interest rate hikes affect your finances, explained
12/12/2023
Abu Dhabi World's Newest Tax Haven for Billionaires
The availability of visas and passports is also convincing some HNW individuals to take advantage of the eligibility for long-term residency.
12/12/2023
ADFO Summit Hosts 167 Family Offices as the UAE is Increasing Becoming a Hub for Family Offices
The UAE is increasingly becoming a hub for family offices, with some of the world's big names setting up offices in the country to tap the market
12/12/2023
QNET launches new line of sustainable Swiss watches under Bernhard H. Mayer brand
The OMNI Collection offers a new line of Swiss watches making a bold statement in the industry, proving that high fashion and luxury can embrace sustainability without compromise
12/05/2023
Saudi Arabia unveils $92bln investment for Riyadh's sustainable transformation by 2030
Princess Haifa emphasized the importance of sustainable urban development, citing the Expo 2030 project as a key initiative
12/05/2023
Beyond Consulting and Advanced Business Solutions partner in KSA
The firm’s 30 consultants work mainly for small and mid-sized businesses