09/13/2019
A Global View Of GDPR Progress
Participants in this study work in a variety of departments
Research, Comment and Analysis
09/13/2019
Unsustainable commodities use presents USD 700bn opportunity in food sector alone, UBS finds
South Africa (page 41) and Nigeria (page 40), on the other hand, need to address sustainability challenges more urgently
09/09/2019
Japan offers an illuminating view of Saudi's Vision 2030
Nomura executive Tarek Fadlallah: Investors in Saudi Arabia are driven, first and foremost, by an analysis of data, and this shows that the economy is gradually rebounding after a difficult 2018
09/09/2019
15 extreme risks for investors revealed
Willis Towers Watson believes that, in this environment there is no ‘single answer’ for portfolio construction.
09/09/2019
Saudi Tadawul expects $3 bln additional inflows from FTSE inclusion - chairwoman
The kingdom opened its stock market to foreign investors in 2015.
09/06/2019
UAE banking sector assets surge to Dh2.87t
Deposits from government-related entities increased eight per cent to Dh207 billion, while private sector growth went up by one per cent to Dh1.01 trillion, said the report.
09/06/2019
Going green could take decades, warns Emirates chief
Airline bosses seek to defend their business against a rising tide of criticism over aircraft emissions
09/04/2019
Qatar shares extend gains to 3rd session to 10,300 level
Islamic equities were seen gaining slower than the main index in the market, where non-Qatari funds turned bearish and there was increased net profit booking by the Gulf individuals.
09/04/2019
Total UAE banking assets hit $780bn, largest in Arab world
UAE Banks Federation annual report says lenders operating in the country remain well capitalised
09/02/2019
MENA fund managers to boost Egypt, UAE investments
Egypt's main index is up 9.56% this year, beating most regional markets.
09/01/2019
Sustainable farming on the rise in UAE
The UAE imports 80 per cent of its food, which is a major challenge for the country's food security.
08/30/2019
Meet the Bahraini Business Women Who Made It to Forbes List
She is a board member at the Economic Development Board and chairwoman of two Sico subsidiaries: Sico Funds Services Company in Bahrain and Sico Financial Brokerage in Abu Dhabi.
08/30/2019
UAE Portrait of a Nation: the office assistant who built up a business empire
Ram Buxani has made his fortune in the UAE after starting out with a humble goal to support his family
08/30/2019
Visa CEO says region’s cash-reliant days are numbered
Number of payment cards in MEA is predicted to reach 910 million by 2021
08/29/2019
Benefits of a personal loan in the event of a financial emergency in Dubai
You can easily compare personal loan interest rate to find the best personal loan in UAE. You can also take personal loans for purchasing.
08/29/2019
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund finalises terms on $10b loan
The financing will have a one-year tenor
08/29/2019
Nigerian Diaspora and Remittances: Transparency and market development
How large is the Nigerian Diaspora is anyone’s guess.
08/27/2019
UAE medical tourism worth USD 3.2 billion in 2018
Key factors supporting this growth trend include new medical tourism initiatives implemented by government entities and increasing sector privatisation of the sector in the form of investment and the building state-of-the-art health facilities.
08/25/2019
Central bank governor: Global monetary divergence challenging for Israel
Israel was "perceived as an 'emerging markets safe haven,' and appreciation pressures emerged," Bank of Israel governor Prof. Amir Yaron explained.
08/25/2019
Smaller M&A deals the way forward in GCC region-UBS
M&A has been the top driver of the investment banking activity in the region