01/03/2020
UAE passport named 'best' of the decade
Two years ago, the UAE set a goal to be within the top five most powerful passports in the world by 2021.
Research, Comment and Analysis
01/03/2020
Qatar’s Islamic financial services sector growth prospects 'closely tied' to country's economic expansion: OBG
Islamic financial services have been growing at a “strong” pace over recent years, with shariah-compliant assets expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% between 2012 and 2017, outpacing their conventional counterparts.
01/02/2020
Three ways to invest $10,000 in the first three months of 2020
Both the UK stock market and emerging markets could be in line for a comeback
12/31/2019
Israel discovers 1,200-year-old 'piggy bank' with gold coins
According to archaeologists, "these gold dinars were issued by the Aghlabid dynasty that ruled in North Africa, in the region of modern Tunisia, on behalf of the Abbasid Caliphate centered in Baghdad."
12/31/2019
UAE’s start-up costs could do with a trim
Authorities can compensate by turning their attention to income-linked corporate taxes
12/30/2019
Women in financial services are tackling an underserved market: themselves
Serving Women As Financial Services Customers: Women In Financial Services 2020
12/29/2019
Samba Financial Group CEO Among 100 Most Powerful Women in the World
The top-ranked woman for the ninth year in a row is German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Christine Lagarde, who was newly appointed president of the European Central Bank, comes second, while US Speaker Nancy Pelosi returns to the list in the number three spo
12/29/2019
Margin pressures to moderate UAE bank profitability
Outlook remains stable supported by strong capitalisation and modest loan growth
12/29/2019
2020 outlook: How will Saudi stocks, banking sector perform
Analyst says cautiously optimistic on the Saudi banking sector outlook in 2020
12/29/2019
Dubai's new House Price Index rolled out showing November rise
The new index, Mo'asher, has been compiled by Property Finder using Dubai Land Department data
12/29/2019
Sheikh Mohammed announces Dh196bn expenditure for Dubai over three years
Government budget for 2020-22 is designed to boost overall economy
12/29/2019
Dubai sees Dh2B operating surplus in 2020
Emirate to provide economic incentives to attract more investments
12/27/2019
Casting doubts on Lebanon’s pound peg
This time it is central bank governor himself who is doubtful
12/27/2019
Tenants facing credit reports is a sign of maturing UAE property market
Analysts say more widespread use of credit data will provide added benefits to tenants and help reduce rental disputes
12/27/2019
UAE marching towards becoming a $500B economy
Leadership determined to scale new heights by boosting all sectors - backed by technology and innovation - in order to rise up the ranks of the world's economic elite
12/27/2019
A decade of opportunities awaits Arab countries
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to see some of the Middle East's first smart cities
12/27/2019
Awqaf announces achievements of endowment banks
HE Sheikh Dr Khaled bin Mohamed bin Ghanem al-Thani emphasised that the six endowment banks, which cover community affairs, were able to have an effective role and tangible impact in the various sectors and groups of society
12/27/2019
Will the long boom in global markets last another year or should investors cut and run?
While this past year may not predict how markets will perform in the year ahead, it can offer a few clues
12/27/2019
What the United Arab Emirates can show asset-rich nations in Africa
Abu Dhabi’s oil is the explanation the UAE holds some $1 trillion in resources and saves through two of its significant sovereign riches reserves, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Mubadala.
12/27/2019
Guide to Middle East risks in 2020
At the same time, drone and missile strikes on Aramco’s facilities in September served as a reminder of the region’s political fault-lines and the potential pitfalls investors face.