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Middle East 'leading world travel industry boom in 2024'

The Middle East, in particular, has emerged as a testament to the industry’s resilient and dynamic expansion, said Travel and Tour World

Can ‘credit shield’ save you when credit card debts pile up after cash crunch crises?

The credit card feature offers protection for you in case of job loss, disability, death

Middle East Insights: Oman's grand vision for economic transformation

A recent development has thrust Oman into the spotlight as the sultanate unveiled the Oman Future Fund in late March

GCC consulting market to hit $6bn this year with hiring plans bucking global layoffs

Sector grew more than 13 per cent to $5bn in revenue last year amid diversification push

Saudi insurers lead GCC region in net profit and revenues, study shows

Saudi insurers Bupa Arabia and Tawuniya were placed first and second respectively on the list, with revenues in 2023 amounting to $4.2 billion for the former, and $4.07 billion for the latter.

UAE consumer spending rises 13% in 2023, reveals retail report

The report showed that e-commerce spending continued growing in 2023, with a 15 per cent growth rate since 2022

Dubai: Gold prices jump to new record high, up by nearly Dh10 per gram

Among the other variants, 22K opened at Dh262.5, 21K at Dh254.25 and 18K at Dh217.75 per gram

Fitch Affirms Ipoteka-Bank at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

This view reflects OTP's majority ownership, high reputational risks for OTP from a subsidiary's default, and the low cost of support for the parent.

CBUAE balance sheet soars to touch $200bln by end of January 2024

The report highlights a robust increase in the CBUAE's balance sheet

In March, UAE businesses turn more bullish as they add jobs and take on new orders

March sees UAE private sector keep up pace of new hiring as sentiments turn bullish

UAE’s economy set to grow by 5.2% in 2025: central bank

This growth projection is a follow-up to the bank’s estimate of a 3.1 percent expansion in 2023.

UAE sees region’s highest bank branch revenues: top Roland Berger executive

He further noted that banks in the UAE saw the highest number of outlets merged and reduced with the support of digital transformation between 2019 and 2022.

GCC tourism integration propels region to world-class destination

He underscored the evolving tourism integration within the GCC countries

Kuwaiti banks reap interest rate benefits even as economy stalls

Lenders benefit from infrastructure project work at home and abroad while sharpening digital offerings

Doha Bank holds Ordinary General Assembly meeting

Be issued either by an SPV guaranteed by Doha Bank or through Doha Bank directly.

Gulf millennials set to inherit $90trln in 20 years

Middle East witnessed a 6.2% increase in the super-wealthy last year

UAE banking sector poised for continued growth in 2024

The banking sector has been able to confirm its strength and flexibility in dealing with all global geopolitical and economic challenges and changes.

UAE has the some of the most experienced - and youngest - CEOs

Across the Middle East, CEOs are not much older, the regional average age is 55.

NBK urges regular review of account activity for unauthorized or suspicious transactions

Continuing advocacy of the “Let’s Be Aware” banking awareness campaign

‘If you don’t integrate AI, you’re out’: Shark Tank contestant talks future of startups

Dr Abdullah Al Shimmari, an entrepreneur and participant in TV shows like Bebaan and Shark Tank, shares insights into securing funding and the future of AI in business

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