09/24/2021
Across the board, the operating efficiency of Saudi Arabian banks deteriorated significantly driven largely by a 13.7% increase in operating expenses, after improving substantially in the previous quarter.
09/23/2021
The decline for the high-end category was primarily driven by the apartments category (nearly 2%) located towards the north of Doha.
09/23/2021
The 118 published research papers were received from 15 countries, which were reviewed by a panel consisting of subject matter experts, technical reviewers, and an international jury from different continents, which was chaired by Alan Johnson, president,
09/23/2021
Healthcare employment rates are also strong
09/23/2021
The cost-to-income ratio measures the cost of running a business as a proportion of operating income, and lower ratios indicate a more profitable business.
09/23/2021
Bahrain’s start-up ecosystem is valued at over $100mln with more than $50mln in early stage funding
09/22/2021
Middle East’s ‘pent-up’ demand for London property predicted to explode
While west London had been the traditional source of much Middle East investment, cash is now flowing to the east of the UK capital
09/22/2021
With unhindered transparency at its core, Xanara has established itself as one of the most trusted wealth management companies in the region
09/21/2021
A full 97% of issuers in the region who responded to the HSBC 2021 Sustainable Finance and Investing Survey said they had increased the attention that they pay to environmental and social issues over the past year
09/21/2021
63% of companies have adopted hybrid-work models
09/20/2021
Forthcoming analysis to explore country's post-pandemic growth plans
09/20/2021
consolidating its strategic commitment to investing in the future leaders of the banking sector
09/20/2021
Driven Properties is Dubai's leading luxury real estate brokerage, property management, mortgage, and consultancy company.
09/20/2021
Report also cites fraud, bribery, corruption, charity and disaster fraud as risks to financial institutions
09/19/2021
SWFs are located worldwide. The 20 largest SWFs (as at 22 August 2021) are spread across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.
09/19/2021
Fintechs have been playing a large part in the growth of open banking and their partnerships with financial institutions – or via direct.
09/17/2021
As a critical player in the economy, the banking sector was significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, recording losses under critical metrics like a market cap.
09/17/2021
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index edged up 0.1%, helped by a 1% increase in Al Rajhi Bank.
09/16/2021
The ratings reflect gig-Bahrain's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management
09/15/2021
AI-platform finds management teams more bullish