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Global Risks Report 2020

Economic and political polarization will intensify, as collaboration is needed more than ever to respond to severe threats to climate, public health, and technology systems

How Saudi, UAE banks are likely to perform in 2020

Higher earnings could be slow to follow loan growth as lower interest rates pressure profit margins - analysts

Gulf states learn virtue of shared interests

It is time others realise sheer folly of wasting resources chasing pipedreams

Will UAE real estate deals increase in 2020?

Current lower property prices and favorable interest rates drive surge in mortgage enquiries

Are Corporate Actions Being Treated Fairly? by William Rouse, Contemi

At a time of unprecedented change, when recurring demands are made on firms’ data management, processing and reporting capabilities, nobody wants to add to their operational burdens.

Cybersecurity Threats Call for a Global Response

Different public agencies within a country need to communicate seamlessly. And most challenging, information sharing between countries must improve.

23pc of wealth management clients in ME looking to switch

Wealth management firms need to better understand when their clients would consider moving their assets, the reasons for doing so, and the qualities they are weighing up when selecting a new provider.

Investors repose confidence in Dubai's resilient economy

FDI Law, Expo 2020 and restructuring of economic activities spur optimism

Bank’s research forecasts Mena real GDP growth of 2.7% in 2020

Privatisation, in particular, has received a boost in Saudi Arabia and will have further momentum in 2020.

Class of 2019: First Abu Dhabi Bank

Analysts think that FAB has the best potential platform of any bank in the region. Can its management deliver?

Turkish economy exceeded expectations in 2019, finance minister says

Setting a trend of positive growth, the Turkish economy delivered a performance that exceeded expectations last year and is forecast to post significant growth this year

Brexit will have limited impact on UAE tourism

The UAE offers an attractive lifestyle and, of course, a tax free income that is far from the case in the UK.

New study names Dubai sixth best city in the world in 2020

It was also named the No. 1 city in the Middle East and North Africa…

World Bank slashes UAE, GCC, Mena growth forecast

Growth projections for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain were also lowered by the World Bank.

Three themes shaping GCC financial services

These three themes of regulation, consolidation, and digitisation can strengthen the GCC financial sector and thereby promote economic development and reform.

The world's tallest hotel to open in Dubai...again

The First Group will seek formal certification for Ciel Tower as the tallest hotel in the world ahead of its opening date.

Making money in low risk Arab banking shares in a volatile 2020

A fool and his money, alas, are soon parted with relish in the stock exchanges of the Arab world.

Michael Klein: the Middle East Expert at Credit Suisse

It comes as just another fly in the ointment for Credit Suisse, which was one of the co-lead managers in an IPO that didn’t quite go as planned.

Revealed: Top 25 companies listed on the Dubai Financial Market

Arabian Business counts down the largest listed companies by market capitalization.

Out of Control

The markets view the immediate risks as two-fold, firstly the threat of inflation from persistently higher oil prices and secondly a dip in global growth.

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