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UAE banks must stop using compliance as a weapon

They are needlessly harming client interests by drowning them in paperwork

Saudi CEOs are worried about global economy, but confident about local businesses

Business leaders more upbeat about country's growth prospects

Dubai luxury homes market to remain resilient in 2020

These reforms are expected to have long-term positive impacts on business sentiment, tourism volumes, FDI and the talent pool the UAE can attract and retain.

What does an IT AMC cover? Check out 6 Basic Services [Plus Additional Ones]

Having the right IT support helps businesses avoid the dent in profits and maintain the impression on clients.

Istanbul Airport operator reportedly in talks with Chinese banks to refinance 5.7B euros in loans

IGA aims to take advantage of its strong cash flows and lower construction costs to lower financing costs.

Bail-in or bail-out? Lebanese banks in need of rescue as crisis bites

Estimates of how much the sector needs to recapitalize range from $15 billion to $25 billion, with the latter figure assuming a sizeable haircut on bank holdings of sovereign debt.

Team EFG Bank wins Sailing Arabia – The Tour in Oman

We faced a lot of different conditions and really came together as a team and it’s shown us that we have what it to takes to win. So, it’s a very good start to the year.

More job cuts in the Middle East? 77% of CEOs to drive 'operational efficiencies'

Majority of business leaders are concerned about geopolitical uncertainty

Why Middle Eastern buyers are now snapping up British country homes

Middle Eastern buyers are known for buying crazy-glitzy homes as close as possible to Harrods, but they are now looking further afield

BossLadies: Emirati businesswomen topped Forbes Middle East's list

Emiratis weren't the only women to occupy a little more than five spots in the list, though.

NBO’s Al Kanz Mega Draw Rounds off 2019 With Over 700,000 Rials in Cash Prizes

Customers are automatically eligible for the monthly prize draws by maintaining an average minimum balance of OMR 100 in their Al Kanz Savings Account.

More job cuts at UAE firms amid slow business environment: IHS Markit

Latest PMI says employment 'fell at one of strongest rates on record' in January

Three Bahraini and 23 Emirati women in Forbes Mideast power list

The combined total assets of the 100 female leaders’ companies are worth more than $500bln

A Wave Of M&A Megadeals In MENA

What started as a reaction to falling oil prices has spread from energy to banking and other sectors of the regional economy.

Savers in UAE ‘can expect $864,000 retirement wealth’

While savers in the UAE regard financial security as critical to quality of life and happiness, they also to focus on living in the here and now

Middle East’s $2 Trillion Wealth Could Be Gone by 2034, IMF Says

Within another decade, their total non-oil wealth would also be exhausted, the IMF said in the report prepared by a team of its Middle East and Central Asia specialists as well as the research department.

Building green economies impactful, sustainable and responsive, says Doha Bank CEO

Seetharaman also shared insight on SDG developments in Qatar.

Exclusive: HSBC to axe senior managers in strategy shift - sources

While it was not clear how many jobs would go, the people said the planned move would mainly hit operations in London and to a lesser extent in Asia, which contributes nearly 90% of the bank's profits.

Markaz: GCC Sovereign and Corporate Issuances increased by 24% year-on-year in 2019 and UAE-based issuers led with USD 44.818 billion

The Central Bank of Kuwait raised the highest amount amongst GCC Central Bank Local Issuances for liquidity purposes with USD 28.656 billion

UAE banks to maintain 'stable' credit profiles in 2020, S&P says

The Dh50bn government stimulus and a growth in tourism will help boost the economy and the country's banking sector this year

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