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FinTech

AI may affect 300 million jobs but will boost global economy and labour productivity

March 29, 2023

The growing adoption of artificial intelligence technology can help boost global economic growth and raise labour productivity, a new report…

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FinTech

Ride-hailer Careem in advanced talks with UAE's e& for Super App investment – sources

March 29, 2023

Uber Technologies' Middle East subsidiary Careem is in advanced talks with Emirates Telecommunications Group Company to invest in its expansion…

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Comment & Analysis

Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9% last year, the highest since 2013

March 29, 2023

Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9 per cent in 2022, the highest rate since 2013, underpinned by a robust performance in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Family businesses contribute 60% of UAE’s GDP: KPMG

March 29, 2023

Family-owned businesses remain powerful and influential organisations in the UAE in general and Dubai in specific contributing 60% of the…

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Executive Moves

Citigroup Poaches Two Credit Suisse Consumer Bankers in Europe

March 29, 2023

Citigroup Inc. has hired two senior consumer dealmakers from Credit Suisse Group AG to beef up its European investment banking…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

IQ-EQ expands global footprint into the United Arab Emirates

March 29, 2023

IQ-EQ  has announced the establishment of operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, giving our group its first physical presence in…

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Uncategorized

Best wealth managers for high net worth individuals in the Middle East in 2023

March 29, 2023

Middle East countries such as the UAE, including Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are experiencing rapid growth and individuals and…

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Comment & Analysis

Women in tech: Tatiana Rahal, managing director at talabat UAE

March 28, 2023

When one looks back at the tech industry at a global level in 2022, it had its challenges with major…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE, Israel ink customs agreement to boost trade ties, activate CEPA

March 28, 2023

The UAE and Israel have signed a customs agreement in Jerusalem. The signing of the customs agreement will allow the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Alvarez & Marsal Releases Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse For FY 2022

March 28, 2023

Banks’ loan growth outpaces deposits by a huge margin    Return ratios improved for top ten Saudi banks in line…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Real GDP growth projected to expand by 4.3% in 2024: UAE Central Bank

March 28, 2023

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has projected the country's annual real GDP growth to expand by 4.3…

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Tax

KPMG publishes eighth edition of the GCC listed banks’ results

March 28, 2023

With banks looking to navigate through pandemic-driven difficulties toward economic recovery and stability, KPMG published the eighth edition of its…

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