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73% of Savills researchers anticipate increased real estate investment activity in MENA by 2025

Driven by infrastructure development, visionary economic plans, and rising demand across various sectors

UAE employees demand higher housing, transport allowances amidst rising rents, Salik tolls

From the cost of living perspective, salaries remain a priority for a lot of professionals coming to the UAE

Boursa Kuwait encourages entrepreneurship with gold sponsorship of LOYAC’s Kontinue program

The program features interactive workshops led by expert entrepreneurs and industry leaders, covering a wide range of essential topics.

Computing sector revenue to reach QR265m in 2025

Researchers state that Qatar is currently experiencing developments in the computing and tech industry by exploring opportunities for productive individuals

ADIB Opens 72Nd Branch At Mall Of Egypt

The Mall of Egypt branch is the second to open in a shopping mall in 2024

Fitch revises outlook on 5 Omani banks to positive; long-term ratings affirmed

The outlook for Bank Muscat has been revised to positive from stable, with its Long-Term IDR affirmed at ‘BB+’ and its Viability Rating (VR) at ‘bb+’.

Qatari banks to uphold robust financial metrics in 2025: Fitch

Qatari banks are projected to uphold their robust financial metrics in 2025, despite persisting asset quality pressures, according to a recent peer review by Fitch Ratings.

Qatar moving with firm steps towards bright future

Since the launch of Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar has made significant progress in leveraging the returns of its investments in the energy sector to build world-class infrastructure and institutions.

Public finance of GCC countries witnessed significant financial surplus in 2022, 2023: GCC-Stat

The total public finances in the GCC countries also recorded a significant deficit during 2014-2021.

Robust growth for KPMG as global revenues rise 5.1% to $38.4bln

An increase of 5.1% in local currency and 5.4% US$ from FY23

UAE Wealth Management - Market Sizing and Growth Opportunities to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The UAE wealth management market has experienced robust growth, driven by rising asset values and an increase in affluent individuals seeking professional investment advice.

Hilton London Metropole hotel review: Affordable luxury and city views in London's 'Little Arabia'

Located on cosmopolitan Edgware Road, this four-star hotel has long-been popular with GCC travellers

The rise of family-owned business in the Middle East

This confidence has also led to a significant influx of ultra-high-net-worth individuals

Qatar retail sales projected to grow at annualised rate of 2.2% up to 2028: Alpen Capital

Main drivers are government’s ambitious strategy to make Qatar a tourist destination, growing population and rising income levels

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025

Criteria for choosing the winners included: transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies.

Qatar’s budget for 2025 prioritises spending on vital sectors

The allocations for health and education sectors stand at QR41.4bn, accounting for 20 percent of the budget.

Fiaz Hussain on his 25 years in management consulting and his time at Argon & Co

At the same time, Argon & Co is a global player with offices in 15+ countries, with deep expertise in strategic operations, supply chain, procurement, and digital

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

UAE, Saudi to post strong credit growth in 2025: Fitch

High oil prices, expansion in non-oil sector to support growth

Saudi financial services firm United International’s CEO passes away

The eXtra subsidiary began trading on tadawul exchange on December 3

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