02/16/2022
QBA to support Qatari businessmen seeking investments in UK, says top official
his would achieve tangible benefits for both parties, noted Sheikh Fasial, who underscored the importance of the British market for Qatari businessmen.
Research, Comment and Analysis
02/16/2022
UAE sovereign wealth funds with combined assets of $1.4 trillion top GCC
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ranked fourth globally witth $697.86 billion
02/15/2022
Egypt inflation forecast to rise to 7.5% in 2022 on rising food, energy prices
The central bank may need to hike interest rates, warns Oxford Economics
02/14/2022
Thematic investing and the importance of Millennials in shaping the economic landscape
Their aim is to create diverse portfolios of global equities that are multi-regional and multi-sector/industry in nature with a specific focus on the application of demographics in the search for those opportunities.
02/14/2022
Bahrain Association of Banks Chairman honoured
Yousef holds an MBA from Hall University in the UK and an honorary doctorate in business administration from Al-Jinan University in Lebanon for his efforts in serving the Islamic economy. – TradeAraabia News Service
02/14/2022
Egypt M&A activity further accelerates in the second half of 2021 leading to the full year tally: Baker McKenzie Report
By number of worldwide deals for H2 2021, total volume increased by 4% vs H2 2020 with 29,482 deals and for FY 2021, total volume climbed up by 24% compared to the previous year with over 63,000 deals announced during the year.
02/11/2022
Dubai bids to attract 50 multinational companies in 3 years as Prince William visits
The new strategy announced for the next three years (2022-2024)
02/10/2022
The Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency
By Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director Atlantic Council, Washington, DC
02/09/2022
Private sector becoming a key driver of Qatar's economic diversification: USQBC
This system used QR-code technology to allow consumers to make digital payments through their smartphones.
02/09/2022
Introduction of corporate tax will not burden UAE’s banking sector
Improved transparency and credible data to benefit banks’ asset quality
02/09/2022
Year of uncertainty, says ENBD investment outlook
Speaking at the media briefing, Gravier and his team presented their investment strategy saying they are prepared to be more proactive than reactive, as volatility could constantly reshape opportunities and risks around some key market-moving questions.
02/08/2022
Fitch downgrades 11 Kuwaiti Banks
Outlook stable
02/08/2022
Seven Emirati women named among Forbes' most influential businesswomen in MENA
The banking and financial services sector is the most dominant with 16 entries, followed by diversified conglomerates and the retail sector with six entries each, and the technology sector with five
02/07/2022
UAE property market may face ‘some headwinds’ in 2022 as payment plans tighten
CBRE research says 68,138 additional homes are scheduled to be delivered this year
02/07/2022
Non-energy growth eases at start of 2022, but remains strong
The latest survey also revealed a slight easing of inflationary pressure in the non-energy economy.
02/02/2022
Dubai Investments firm net profit grew by 78% to $168m
Established in 1995, the Dubai-listed firm owns a stake in several businesses in multiple sectors including real estate, education, industrial, financial services, and health care.
02/02/2022
Saudi Arabia is set to continue championing fintech VC investments, companies say
In the first eight months of last year, Saudi had witnessed venture capital deals in the fintech sector worth $157.2mln, compared to only $7.8mln in the prior year
02/02/2022
Forbes Middle East Reveals MENA's Most Powerful Businesswomen
Raja Easa Al Gurg, Group Managing Director and Vice Chairperson of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, tops the list for the third consecutive year
01/31/2022
QIC ranked Top Investment House in Mena for fourth year
The ranking score was subject to a weighting methodology and was announced in The Asset magazine’s January 2022 issue and on TheAsset.com.
01/31/2022
UAE banks to see significant credit growth from Q1 2022: Central Bank of UAE survey
Growth in business loan demand was at its highest on record during Q4 2021