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Four reasons why investing is for everyone

As economies remain volatile, investing smartly can help anyone achieve financial freedom, according to AIX Investment Group

UAE’s strong economy supports banking sector outlook

UAE banks' asset-quality indicators will continue to deteriorate in the next 12-24 months

Businesses are not expected to return to normal until 2022, new KPMG study finds

Chief executives are also concerned about employees’ access to Covid-19 vaccines

Successfully managing family wealth in the Middle East

Family businesses contribute more than 90% of economic activity in UAE

S&P views economic, industry risks in UAE's banking sector as stable

TESS did not reduce credit risk on the banking system's balance sheet

Review of Banking and Monetary Developments –...

The total outstanding credit extended by ODCs grew by 4.0 percent to RO 26.9 billion at the end of February 2021, while credit to the private sector demonstrated a relatively moderate growth of 1.4 percent (Y-o-Y) to reach RO 23.1 billion.

UAE: Unbundling how much money goes into launching a business in Dubai

An all-you-need-to-know expenses guide when it comes to establishing a business in Dubai

Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero

Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.

CFOs in Global Survey Reveal Pandemic Has Fundamentally Altered How They Hire and Manage Their Workforce

Sixty-five percent of Asia-Pacific respondents indicated that they expect to exceed goals and expectations for 2021, compared to 46% for UK and 47% for North America

7% growth in global reinsurance capital, with signs of underlying combined ratio improvement: Willis Re

Willis Re’s Reinsurance Market Report tracks the capital and profitability of the global reinsurance industry.

Strategic imperatives for UAE banks amid pandemic-stricken change

These factors are not unique to the UAE: the global banking sector could according to McKinsey lose more than $4 trillion in the next three to four years owing to the present crisis.

Mena region faces a ‘turning point’ and needs to press on with reforms as it recovers from pandemic, IMF says

Region's debt increased and financing needs for this year and next will reach $1.1tn, $300bn more than the previous two years, IMF official says in interview with The National

CI reaffirms QIB’s long term rating at A+ with stable outlook

The report also said that QIB’s profitability is strong and its earnings quality is good, with the Bank posting consistent results.

Forbes Middle East reveals The World's Richest Arabs 2021

The annual list features 22 Arab billionaires, who are collectively worth $53.4 billion

How Roland Berger helps young strategy consultants learn fast

In particular, many of the best and brightest graduates are drawn to the strategy segment of the consulting sector.

Doha Bank hosts online event ‘Investment Outlook’ for high net worth clients

The long-term outlook remains positive given the vaccine-driven economic recovery.

Why Lebanon ran out of money and what it can do now

The situation is exacerbated by the banking crisis and the effects of the pandemic.

Consumer confidence highest since 2015, says Dubai Economy

The Consumer Confidence Index captures a consumer's perceptions on the overall economy

UAE banking sector may remain less volatile in 2021

Aggregate net profit of the top 10 UAE banks declined by 38.3 per cent year on year

Will Lebanese banks crash Middle East finances?

Lebanon has long been a financial capital in the region.

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