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Saudi central bank extends guaranteed funding programme for small businesses

Since March 14, 2020 the programme has offered 11 billion riyals in financing

How Dubai’s financial services regulation has evolved to keep pace with innovation

Lessons learnt from financial crises have created the need for principles-based regulatory approaches that are adaptable to changes in economic conditions and enable innovation

Bahraini entrepreneurs have potential to go global

Entrepreneurs must make decisions based on facts, data, and information, to carefully assemble their team, to ensure continuous improvement, and to consistently push themselves to new levels of challenge and success

Qatar banks' operating efficiency, capital remain strong: Moody's

During 2021, net interest income increased, mainly due to lower interest expenses, Moody's said, adding total operating income rose by 10%.

NB report: The looming risks of global stagflation

Two major changes suggest that global "stagnationary" forces may prevail for a longer period of time beyond the current cycle, the report indicated.

Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds as deposits outpace loans in 2021

The UAE Banking Pulse for FY 2021 suggests that, overall, banks have performed well on key income categories related to the markets

Saudi job market bounces back with most employers looking to hire

80% of employers plan to increase their workforce

Crypto Investment and the Wealthy

Wealth-X Report Reveals New Insights Into Wealthy Crypto Investors

Spain’s former king Juan Carlos to stay in UAE: royal family

Spain's former king Juan Carlos said he will stay in Abu Dhabi despite the closure of investigations into his financial dealings that led to his self-imposed exile in the UAE, the Spanish royal family announced on Monday.

Fintech firms double in last four years in Bahrain

The expansion of the sector is mainly due to the rise of technological response to traditional financial services limitations

International Women's Day: 12 businesswomen who have made their mark in the UAE

From retail to finance, technology to media, these women are playing a key role in supporting the country's growth

Why eliminating gender bias must be a priority for all

Recruitment is key to making sure all positions are filled with a range of people that reflects the diversity of our communities

Impact of Russia - Ukraine conflict on UAE banks will be limited and indirect

Higher interest income, interest margins and lower provisions to drive bank profits

UAE banking sector on path to recovery: S&P Global

The UAE’s economic activity will accelerate in 2022 due to higher oil prices, supportive government policies, and normalizing non-oil activity

UAE central bank wins top award

The banking regulator had unveiled a number of new initiatives to support the UAE’s financial sector

Saudi Financial Sector Sees Remarkable Development

The document indicated that lending will have a fundamental role through the launch of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank

Qatar’s insurance penetration may remain stable until 2026: Alpen Capital

The non-life segment is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% to reach $1.8bn by 2026, aided by expected recovery in economic activity, tourist arrivals during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, infrastructure developments in the run up to the mega event, and roll ou

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