04/26/2022
UAE among world’s top markets with highest trust in the financial services sector
The study identifies increased use of technology as a major trust factor, simplifying investing by improving access to markets and information
Research, Comment and Analysis
04/26/2022
Sharjah’s economy grows 4.8% in 2021, DSCD economic survey reveals
The emirate continues to build on its reputation as one of the most diverse and business-friendly economy of the region
04/26/2022
Qatari listed banks post highest sector average for ROE in GCC: KPMG report
The report provides banking industry leaders with succinct analysis along with insights and forward-looking views.
04/22/2022
Fitch Affirms Egypt at 'B+'; Outlook Stable
The ratings remain constrained by weak external liquidity metrics amid still substantial reliance on non-resident investments in the local bond market, large fiscal deficits, high general government debt/GDP, and domestic and regional security and politic
04/21/2022
Standard & Poor's assigns Tawuniya an "A-" rating
Outlook is stable
04/21/2022
Arab economies to grow 5% in 2022 amid higher oil prices and government support
Oil exporting countries in the region will expand 5.6% this year, according to Arab Monetary Fund
04/21/2022
Leveraging Centralised Cloud MiFID II Advisory
One way that this regulatory gap may be breached is to implement a digital advisory platform that is ESG and MiFID 2 compliant, underpinned by a goal-based investment planning and advice execution workflow. This will enable institutions to adopt a consist
04/20/2022
MENA Fintech Association releases the SHIFT report
An essential guide for fintechs venturing into the Middle East payments industry
04/20/2022
Cash is no longer king: 69% of Middle East payments will be cashless in 2023
New report says digital payments are becoming more commonplace
04/19/2022
Bahrain-listed firms’ net profits triple to $2.8bln
The banking sector lead the way in terms of aggregate FY-2021 net profits, with the sectoral total jumping 102.9pc to $1.23bn from $609m in FY-2020
04/19/2022
Kuwaiti banks’ performance likely to improve in 2022 helped by higher oil price: S&P
The rating agency expects earnings of the banks in the Gulf nation to fully recover this year, but warns of some challenges
04/19/2022
EY: Two thirds of Middle East CEOs to pursue M&A in 2022
On the back of a record-smashing year for M&A worldwide (2021 saw over $5 trillion in deals closed), the Middle East’s M&A market also enjoyed heightened activity last year, ending the year at approximately 650 deals compared to the typical
04/18/2022
Financial stability risks for Saudi Arabia's banking sector to remain contained despite rapid growth
Their improving GDP growth and fiscal trajectory will continue, tied to the country's emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing structural reforms, and improving oil sector dynamics
04/14/2022
SAMA cautions bank customers amid surge in financial fraud
During the peak pandemic period in 2021, the fraudsters attempted to cheat aspiring drivers in the name of fake driving schools, the SAMA report pointed out.
04/14/2022
Saudi Arabia sees major growth in NFC payments
95% of 2021 total POS Transactions
04/14/2022
Dubai property to sustain demand in 2022
Dubai is now seen as a safe haven for investors, reflected in the price improvements recorded since mid-2021.
04/13/2022
The CBB supports University of Bahrain Master in Financial Technology student projects
The program will involve providing research topics for the students' graduation projects
04/12/2022
Fostering trust will be key to safeguarding business in a digital-first economy, reveals GBM Security Report 2022
From zero-trust model to recovery strategies, the future of cybersecurity will be anchored on open conversations on ‘digital trust’, suggests report
04/12/2022
Saudization of key health sectors begins
These include 60% Saudization in health specialization professions, 30% localization of engineering and technical professions in medical appliances, and 40% Saudization in the sales and medical appliances and supplies professions throughout the Kingdom
04/11/2022
Vision 2030 driving development in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, is experiencing positive momentum even amid a challenging investment climate and geopolitical tensions that are dampening growth elsewhere