11/29/2019
A-list Abu Dhabi: The high-roller guide to the UAE capital
If money is no object, here are some of the best ways to splash the cash if you travel to the emirate.
Research, Comment and Analysis
11/29/2019
OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution
The reports of Brazil; Bulgaria; China (People's Republic of); Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia published contain around 190 targeted recommendations that will be followed up in stage 2 of the peer review process.
11/28/2019
DIFC FinTech Hive Showcases over 30 ‘Proof of Concept’ Start-up Successes at Investor Day - an Increase of 50 per cent in 2019
Proof of Concepts increase by 50 per cent in 2019 as ambitious start-ups showcase innovative FinTech solutions and expansion plans that will shape the future of finance in the UAE and MEASA region at DIFC FinTech Hive Investor Day 2019
11/28/2019
NBK 2019 Walkathon Centre starts receiving applicants
The center will be opened daily until December the 5th , 2019 from 1:00 pm to 09:00 pm.
11/28/2019
DIB supports Dubai as most Gulf markets fall
The index rallied for five days last week, triggered by a lending boom as small investors sought funds to invest in Saudi Aramco's public listing.
11/27/2019
Paying taxes in GCC easier than most countries
While Oman is ranked 11th, the UAE stands at 30th and Saudi Arabia at 57th.
11/27/2019
Qatar among fastest growing global economies
The resilience of Qatar's economy is has been vindicated by many global agencies.
11/27/2019
UAE, Saudi women more confident about raising capital
Female entrepreneurs face less hurdles in fund raising than global peers
11/27/2019
UAE Credit growth moderates on slow private sector demand
Loan to deposit ratio at a 5-year low on higher deposits and sluggish loan growth
11/26/2019
Gulf banks' outlook for 2020 stable amid substantial liquidity: Moody's
Government spending expected to boost non-oil GDP growth
11/26/2019
UAE is most prosperous Arab nation for 13th year, study says
The country features in the global top 40 in the annual Legatum Prosperity Index, performing well in the ‘open economies’ category
11/25/2019
UAE leads the GCC with highest insurance penetration
Gulf insurance industry to witness modest growth revival
11/24/2019
A Global View Of GDPR PRogress
Participants in this study work in a variety of departments, including IT, IT security, compliance, legal, data protection office and privacy.
11/22/2019
World's top 100 asset owners have $19trn in AUM
Largest asset owners are critical to aiding society’s biggest issues
11/21/2019
UAE- US$500 billion worth of family wealth will change hands in MENA, experts at Wealth Arabia Summit 2019, say
Worldwide, US15 trillion worth of family wealth will pass on to the next generations between 2020 and 2030, as families transform wealth management
11/21/2019
Saudi Arabia has potential to be hub for green finance for emerging markets - KPMG
The Middle East, like the rest of the world, understands the existentialist threat that climate change poses and therefore the necessary actions to move to a zero-carbon economy are fully recognised throughout the region
11/21/2019
LIBOR transition a challenge for small portion of sukuk market: Fitch Ratings
These sukuk will face the same uncertainties as conventional bonds
11/20/2019
U.S., New Zealand, Canada and Israel are the top countries for women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are opening businesses at a higher rate than before, but challenges persist
11/19/2019
Expats working in Kuwait's public sector down to 123,000
The figures show zero expats amongst the workforce of Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects
11/19/2019
How Machine Learning is Changing Data Management and Investment Processes for Active Managers by Martijn Groot, Asset Control
The ability to analyse data has progressed to apply natural language processing to earning call transcripts to assess whether the tone of the CEO or CFO being interviewed is positive or negative.