12/01/2023
Qatari Businessmen Association discusses investment opportunities and cooperation between Qatar and Brazil
The meeting discussed investment opportunities, improving investment relations between the two countries
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12/01/2023
14 leading financial institutions, representing over $450bln, confirm setup in Abu Dhabi
A total of 23 market announcements were recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week
11/30/2023
Saudi Arabia's booming ICT sector rife with opportunities
One of the driving forces behind the growth is the emergence of giga projects
11/28/2023
Dubai real estate: Ultra-rich target mansions in hunt for privacy
Inside the ultra-rich’s growing appetite for Dubai’s sprawling mansions as “privacy trumps views”
11/27/2023
Saudi banks see moderate improvement in margins and return on equity in third quarter: Alvarez & Marsal
Aggregate net income increased by 3.8 percent to SAR 18bn from previous quarter propelled by impairment reversals.
11/21/2023
Consumers in the GCC region prioritize sustainability, willing to pay premium, reveals Bain & Company study
Bain & Company finds more than 60% of businesses are off track to meet their sustainability goals, an increasingly conscious base of consumers and employees may be able to help
11/17/2023
Jersey Finance Report reveals optimistic outlook
65% of actively involved family members believe next generation is well-prepared for future challenges
11/16/2023
More than 70% of customers pick their banks based on loyalty programme: Expert
Loyalty was also a key factor when customers signed up for credit cards
11/13/2023
UAE payments revenue pool projected to hit $19.8bln by 2027
Despite a global slowdown in growth rates compared to previous years
11/13/2023
UAE's next wave of IPOs offer new meaning for markets and its investors
New listings also standout because they make compelling - and simple - investment cases
11/13/2023
Jordan’s credit rating remains steady amid regional challenges
Al-Ississ noted: “The need for ongoing measures to ensure financial stability while safeguarding the middle class and avoiding additional tax burdens on citizens.”
11/10/2023
UAE Property: ‘Can landlords offer tenants conditional contracts?'
Leases are already conditional with a start date agreed by all parties in advance
11/09/2023
UAE salaries: Which jobs received the biggest increases in 2023?
Human resources professionals recorded the biggest wage hike of 4.4 per cent annually, according to Robert Half
11/08/2023
Employer's market: Are UAE businesses calling the shots for jobseekers?
As more people come to country looking for jobs, companies are getting more opportunities to choose from the available talent
11/07/2023
UAE: Residents to now pay more for health insurance as premiums rise up to 35%
Health insurance rates have been steadily increasing since the pandemic by 15% to 20% every year due to medical inflation
11/06/2023
Saudi Arabia’s PMI rises for 2nd consecutive month in October amid strong business conditions
Companies participating in the PMI survey expressed high confidence regarding future business activity, driven by increasing demand and strong order pipelines.
11/02/2023
Türkiye may exclude banks from inflation-adjusted accounting, says minister
Türkish companies’ end-2023 balance sheets will be inflation-adjusted, with the practice expected to continue until 2026
11/01/2023
Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders' Summit set to shape the green agenda
Being held under the theme: “Driving economic growth for a greener world”
11/01/2023
Investment advisory firms increasingly drawn to Dubai
As super rich set up base in the UAE, these companies seek to cash in on the trend
10/30/2023
Knight Frank: Strong demand in Saudi Arabia's untapped senior living market as 3.58mln elderly individuals expected by 2035
Fuelled by empty nesters – highlighting the growing demand for physical, mental, and social support