11/11/2019
UAE central bank says foreign assets down 0.8% in Q3
The reduction was mainly due to an 84.8% decline in foreign securities
Research, Comment and Analysis
11/11/2019
Water risks should be incorporated into investment processes
The report also identified a number of water risks which may be ignored by investors but which should be brought into processes.
11/08/2019
Saudi Arabia pension system shows positive signs in Mercer's 2019 Global Pension Index
Eleventh annual Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index compares 37 retirement systems
11/08/2019
Why Luxury Property is Safe Haven for Ultra Wealthy Family Office Investors
Returns for international residential property averaged 6.7%.
11/08/2019
UAE banks remain stable despite subdued economy
The UAE has also been given a stable economic outlook by the National Bank of Kuwait.
11/07/2019
October 2019 sees 11-year high in Dubai real estate transactions
Property Finder report shows 4,774 overall property sales recorded with the Dubai Land Department in October 2019
11/06/2019
Middle East businesses among world's most positive on global trade prospects
Businesses in the Middle East are more positive about the prospects for global trade than the world average, according to a new HSBC study
11/06/2019
UAE economic outlook stable, structural reforms to drive growth
Prudent fiscal policies have improved public finances and reduced volatility.
11/06/2019
GCC banks to maintain stable financial profiles in 2020
The growth in GCC countries will remain below than what was seen during the era of triple-digit oil prices, says the IMF.
11/05/2019
Asian businesses looking at Qatar for opportunities: QFC
It also included a seminar ‘Business and Investment Opportunities in Qatar through the QFC’, where senior officials provided an overview of the multi-billion-dollar investment opportunities available to businesses in Qatar
11/05/2019
Egypt And Lebanon: A Tale Of Two Banking Systems
Egypt and Lebanon may have very different economies but they have one thing in common: the importance of their central banks.
11/05/2019
UAE to allocate 40% of banking jobs to citizens: Central Bank governor
Around a quarter of UAE banking workforce are currently Emiratis
11/05/2019
20 Times The People Of Dubai Put Too Much Bling On Their Supercars
Ruled by the Al-Maktoum family, there are dozens of wealthy sheiks in Dubai who have made their money from the Emirate’s oil wealth, while businessmen from home and abroad have also made their fortunes in this incredibly rich country.
11/05/2019
83% of UAE businesses expect sales growth next year: HSBC survey
More than 50% of respondents see MENA as primary pick for cross-border growth
11/04/2019
Regulatory push is transforming workplace saving plans in the UAE
End of service benefits (EoSBs) in the UAE is evolving as government and regulatory authorities are pushing local companies for reform when it comes to workplace savings plans.
11/04/2019
Sharjah real estate transactions in Q-3 of the year 2019: report
Sharjah has become a leading hub for families worldwide to live in and enjoy a safe, stable and happy life
11/03/2019
Two MENA IPO deals in Saudi Arabia and Egypt raise $190mln in Q3 2019: EY
MENA IPO deal value in Q3 2019 declined by 45.3% when compared to Q3 2018
10/31/2019
Awareness is key to preventing fraud
The session covered an array of issues with our panelists sharing experiences, concerns, and awareness on ways to break the fraud cycle.
10/31/2019
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector sees 4.6% growth in last five years
Property market’s importance underscored during opening of international real estate show
10/29/2019
Kuwait's global aid efforts unparalleled, says deputy FM
On Kuwait's future plans, the official said the country finds itself in a "race against time" to bring its ultimate goal of morphing into a global financial hub to fruition.