MENA equity capital markets stutter in Q1-2023 as number of deals fall
MENA equity capital markets (ECM) raised $3.6 billion in equity and equity-related issuances during the first quarter of 2023, declining…
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KPMG: Despite increase in cost of funds and liquidity constraints, Saudi banking industry reported robust growth in 2022
Total assets grew by 11.5% reaching to SAR 3,832 billion ($1.02 billion). Deposits were up by 8.34%, closing at SAR…
Bahrain unveils new ‘golden licence’ to attract investors
Bahrain has introduced a new class of licences that offers incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local companies that…
Abu Dhabi sees 40% drop in labour dispute cases
Abu Dhabi has seen a sizeable 40 per cent drop in labour disputes during 2022 compared to the same period…
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reveals its VC portfolio
The Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund's venture arm revealed on its website its portfolio of venture capital and private equity…
DIFC registers 'strong interest' from digital asset companies and hedge funds
The Dubai Financial Services Authority, the regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre, has a strong pipeline of digital asset companies…
Egypt: NBE, Banque Misr issue 3-year certificates of deposit
The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr offered two new certificates of deposit with fixed and decreasing yields for…
The UAE: A Hub For Wealth
In 2022, the Middle East witnessed an unprecedented influx of affluent migrants. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in particular, attracted…
HSBC named UAE’s Best International Private Bank at Euromoney Awards
HSBC has been named the UAE’s Best International Private Bank at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023, the premier…
Top 5 UAE banks’ combined annual net profit rises to $11.5bn in 2022
First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Mashreq Bank – posted a combined…
Gradual energy transition holds the key to a sustainable future
Concerns about energy security and the need to accelerate decarbonization seem to be growing with 2023 rolling on, as geopolitical…
Sustainability: Not just a responsibility, but also an opportunity
What kind of responsibility is FrieslandCampina and its brand Rainbow harbouring to generate awareness on recycling and sustainability? Sustainability…