11/12/2020
Despite Brexit, UK still key destination for wealthy Gulf expats
The number of High Net Worth Gulf expats living in the UK has increased by 28 percent in five years
Research, Comment and Analysis
11/11/2020
Swiss Re CEO Sees Global Risks Increasing: Future of Finance
Another risk is the surge in borrowing as government’s seek to prop up pandemic-hit economies, even with many balance sheets already stretched.
11/05/2020
Ahmed Saud Ghouth, Saudi banker and CEO of Alkhabeer
The company was selected following extensive data gathering with a focus on the Trust Index survey averages rated by female employees, consideration of female ratio in the business, and an audit of management policies and practices.
11/05/2020
Recycling plastics and metals a win for economy and environment
Only 10% of this waste material is recycled, reused or recovered.
11/04/2020
Bank of Israel Circular on banking transactions with the UAE
In parallel to enabling banking transactions vis a vis to the UAE, the Guidance also formally reminds the banks that the UAE is still considered a high risk jurisdiction for money laundering and terrorist finance
11/03/2020
Middle East: Why are the rich worried about their children running their businesses?
In the GCC, 49% of survey respondents feel that they are better prepared to run the family business as they have been raised in a business-owning background
11/02/2020
Oman FDIs up by 5.9% in the first quarter
The biggest sources of overseas capital were the United Kingdom with $19.6 billion; the United States with $4.66 billion; and the United Arab Emirates with $3.14 billion.
11/02/2020
Global economic recovery promising so far: QNB
The recovery has so far been promising, with several countries and sectors showcasing remarkable economic strength, QNB said in its weekly economic commentary.
11/02/2020
UAE, Dubai wealthiest nation, city in Middle East
The UAE emerged among the top five countries as an investment destination for investors from the Indian Subcontinent, Europe and the Middle East
11/02/2020
CEO Interview: Egypt's first unicorn Fawry aims to lead in financial inclusion
Aversion to electronic financial service remains one of the challenges facing fintech in Egypt, an attitude that COVID-19 has helped mitigate
11/02/2020
Trust key to wealth transfer among Mideast families
The pandemic is leading many family businesses to review and re-evaluate how they will fund their liquidity, longevity and legacy needs.
10/30/2020
Why is Mergers and Acquisitions Thriving in These Regions?
Broken down regionally, M&A activity in the US increased three-fold to total $414 billion in the third quarter, while it spiked by 67 percent in the Asia-Pacific region to reach $274 billion and 21 percent in Europe to reach $231 billion.
10/29/2020
Family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals representing over $4.5 trillion in wealth discuss new business trends, opportunities in Dubai summit
Themed 'The Rise and Rise of Family Offices,’ the exclusive, invitation-only event features an action-packed agenda and a prestigious line-up of speakers.
10/29/2020
Most UAE investors plan to adjust portfolios prior to US polls - UBS
UAE based respondents would consider investing in 5G networks, hedge funds and a green recovery over the next six months, the survey said
10/29/2020
Bahrain's robust banking sector 'a role model for region'
Ebdaa Bank will maintain its role in facilitating banking that supports the advancement of the middle class in the Kingdom of Bahrain
10/29/2020
Qatar-based business executives optimistic about growth: Survey
Ahmed Abu Sharkh, Country Senior Partner in Qatar, stated: “The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of our lives today and for CEOs it has redefined leadership.
10/28/2020
Who is funding startups in the UAE and region?
It is then likely you will get funding from a plethora of regional and UAE based venture capitalists, and government-backed institutions willing to take a chance on startups, (tech or otherwise), provided you’ve done your due diligence.
10/23/2020
Why investors in the Middle East may have a head start in ESG investments
ESG reporting will require agreed global data standards and regulations
10/21/2020
Qatar well-placed to explore ESG market potential
As the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, Qatar sold $10bn in 5-,10- and 30-year bonds in April, the first Gulf state to raise cash in the debt markets during the pandemic and against the backdrop of low oil prices.
10/20/2020
Factor investing gains traction in Middle East
Investors in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are more likely to be making additional allocations to factor strategies.