06/17/2020
Qatar ranked sixth internationally in economic performance in 2020
The State of Qatar has contributed to the IMD Competitiveness Yearbook for the 12th time.
Research, Comment and Analysis
06/17/2020
The disconnect between the real economy and financial markets, Fadi Barakat, REYL
The economy and markets are interrelated but do not move in lockstep.
06/17/2020
Why Saudi Arabia is turning to blockchain technology
It can therefore diminish transaction costs.
06/17/2020
59% of UAE advice firms struggle to recruit
But advisers made redundant by covid-19 may need to upskill to attract job offers
06/17/2020
Saudi Arabia rises in world competitiveness rankings
“Five years ago, Saudi Arabia was in the bottom 10 in the world for competitiveness. Now it has reached number 24,” he said.
06/16/2020
Fintech and smart cities: the future?
How does a mobile-first, digital banking industry interact with future smart cities? We look to the Middle East to find out
06/16/2020
Women in the Middle East will soon hold $1 trillion in wealth
In the Middle East, women manage nearly $800 billion in assets, amounting to 13% of the region’s total wealth of approximately $6 trillion.
06/15/2020
Dubai Investments publishes 2019 ESG report
The report presents Dubai Investments’ efforts to support international frameworks and national visions and objectives
06/15/2020
Kuwait’s SWF witnesses steady growth despite crisis globally
Kuwait has sovereign savings of $655bln, which have accumulated over the decades as a result of surpluses from oil revenues
06/15/2020
Has the Fed Cancelled Bankruptcy? - Sanctum Wealth Management
US and European government bond yields are not just coming up short against their respective equity markets but also against inflation.
06/12/2020
Lockdown could trigger exodus of expats from UAE
Up to 10% may leave the region, but what does this mean for financial advice?
06/11/2020
The world economy on a tightrope
The global outlook is highly uncertain
06/11/2020
EBRD and JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support small businesses in Turkey
The EBRD’s Women in Business programme has so far supported over 20,000 female-led MSMEs in Turkey
06/11/2020
UAE is 3rd most attractive target for cybercriminals
High per capita income and internet penetration rate make UAE stand out.
06/11/2020
Qatar Ranks Third in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Companies
The Qatar National Bank with assets worth $259.5 billion and market value worth $42.6 billion is at the second position of the list and the top listed bank in the region.
06/11/2020
Qatar banking industry shows higher resilience; positions itself for emerging opportunities: PwC
Going forward, banks in Qatar can further mitigate risks and position themselves for emerging opportunities during this volatile period
06/11/2020
UAE hiring starts to pick up after sharp coronavirus fall -LinkedIn
As a regional business and tourism hub where expatriates make up around 80% of the population, the UAE has been hit hard by restrictions to slow the virus' spread.
06/11/2020
UAE Sees More Economic Pain Before a Fourth Quarter Recovery
A drop in employment is expected in the second and third quarters, with a recovery in the fourth.
06/10/2020
Majority of UAE banks plan to enable open banking in one year
94% of respondents agree or strongly agree that collaboration has been a driver for success in their organization
06/10/2020
GFH Group completes $500mln sukuk issuance
The proceeds from the Sukuk issuance will be used to further strengthen GFH’s balance sheet