02/23/2021
Two faces of Covid-19 impact
Measuring the pandemic’s impact on social values, emotions and priorities in 24 countries
Research, Comment and Analysis
02/22/2021
Coronavirus vaccine passports: What you need to know
Digital tools to certify immunity from Covid-19 could help ease lockdowns, but raise equality and privacy concerns.
02/22/2021
Why retail lending will remain a key focus for Saudi banks?
Retail loans soften pandemic’s impact on Saudi banks’ profitability and financial profiles
02/22/2021
Much to do and learn as UAE banks take long road back to normalcy
Central bank will phase out some of the relaxations it offered after pandemic struck
02/22/2021
Lack of infrastructure a barrier to green living in the GCC
The UAE is the highlight here, with over 80% of consumer claiming climate-change awareness.
02/21/2021
Rare pandemic positive as the UAE sees unprecedented momentum in start-up seeding
Experts say latest trends show the UAE is growing green shoots of new age entrepreneurial skills of a different nature
02/19/2021
Saudi Arabian banks' retail rush to continue
Strong credit demand and support from the authorities underpin the recent rapid growth in this historically ignored segment
02/19/2021
UAE banks register $79bln investments in December 2020
UAE banks have decreased their investments in stocks
02/19/2021
Most Gulf markets fall; Abu Dhabi gains
In Dubai, the main share index dropped 0.7%, hit by a 2.1% fall in its largest lender Emirates NBD.
02/19/2021
54% rise in companies setting up in Saudi Arabia in 2020, despite pandemic
The desire by firms to work in the Kingdom had accelerated in line with the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment
02/18/2021
How purpose-driven transformations help banks recover
To thrive in the new normal, banks need to align priorities with stakeholder expectations
02/17/2021
KPMG: Mergers & acquisitions to gain pace in Insurance Sector in 2021
The cumulative net profit after zakat and tax touched a high of SR 1.32 billion in the first nine months of 2020, an increase of 96.1%, from SR 675 million in the same period of 2019, based on the financial performance analysis of 32 insurance companies
02/16/2021
Family businesses risk missing the mark on ESG - PwC Family business survey
Larger businesses and those owned by later generations also buck the trend, with greater focus on sustainability
02/16/2021
Saudi Arabia To Stop Signing Contracts With Companies Not Having Local Presence From 2024
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter of crude, has been looking to diversify its economy in a bid to reduce its dependence on oil.
02/15/2021
Gates Foundation boss on why philanthropy is on the rise in the Arab world
Robert Rosen says the coronavirus pandemic has created a transformative moment for giving in the region and globally
02/15/2021
Many UAE retailers 'pushed to the brink and beyond' as virus continues to bite
New report says resident-based retail spending in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has slumped by AED10.5bn in 2020
02/14/2021
Qatar Chamber to host 1st virtual general assembly on February 15
The meeting’s agenda includes reviewing the report of the board of director on the activities of the Chamber in 2020.
02/11/2021
GCC Board Directors Institute sees 82% surge in Saudi members
Executive director: ‘This shows a keen interest in corporate governance and board effectiveness in Saudi Arabia’
02/11/2021
GCC banks face risk of surge in loan impairments in 2021
Extended borrower support masks GCC banks’ asset quality risks, says Fitch
02/10/2021
Middle East M&A activity records slow growth during H2-2020
Globally, after a weak first half brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, global deal-making recovered nicely during the second half of the year.