09/29/2019
Climate change concerns spur Middle East issuers to move capital into sustainable activities, HSBC says
Middle Eastern issuers do not plan to sit still.
Research, Comment and Analysis
09/29/2019
Around the world in 13 passports: Why second citizenship is on the rise
Almost a third of respondents to a global online survey revealed they have acquired citizenship of a country other than their country of origin, or plan to do so
09/27/2019
UAE global digital competitiveness rises in 2019: IMD Business School survey
Economy made advances in productivity, digital transformation and entrepreneurship
09/26/2019
Dubai Chamber of Commerce calls for greater data access in the UAE
Titled ‘Validating a Start-up Business Idea’, the report argues that greater access to data would grant local start-ups a competitive edge when it comes to market assessment and the validation of business ideas.
09/24/2019
Collective Commitment to Climate Action
Working together and supporting each other in developing each bank’s capabilities and the necessary methodologies to measure climate impact and alignment with global and local climate goals.
09/24/2019
World's richest families fret about geopolitics, climate change
Total cash reserves were 7.6% of family office investments in 2019, up 70 basis points from a year earlier.
09/23/2019
Oman not in talks with Gulf countries for financial aid, sees growth at 1.1%
The central bank estimates real gross domestic product growth at 1.1% this year, down from an estimated 2.2% last year, it told Reuters in a statement late on Sunday.
09/23/2019
Banks worth $47 trillion adopt new U.N.-backed climate principles
Under pressure from investors, regulators and climate activists, some big banks have acknowledged the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.
09/23/2019
Dh80.96 billion sent home by expats in the first half of 2019
India was the largest beneficiary of UAE expat remittances at 37.2 per cent
09/23/2019
Revealed: Top 10 banks in the UAE
The UAE’s biggest listed banks ranked by total asset size
09/23/2019
76% of UAE residents prefer online banking over bank branch visits - survey
Study shows that majority of customers' visit to a bank had decreased to 0-2 times per year
09/23/2019
GCC still lagging when it comes to converting wealth to well-being
The analysis covers 143 countries worldwide, representing over 97 percent of the world’s economy and population.
09/20/2019
UN to launch Principles for Responsible Banking
The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.
09/20/2019
1.9 million expats quit Saudi Arabia citing high fees and sluggish growth.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is hoping to wean the country of a long-standing dependence on hydrocarbons, and expand the Saudi private sector.
09/19/2019
Have you seen the Emirates A380 diamond lounge?
This is not the first time the airline has posted a diamond-covered photo of its service.
09/19/2019
Impact Of Digital Disruption Worldwide
Our analysis reveals the current standing of major global economies
09/19/2019
BCG’s 2019 SEDA Global Standings, Report GCC as a Global Leader
The new research, based on BCG’s proprietary Sustainable Economic Development Assessment
09/19/2019
How well did the UAE's top banks perform in Q2?
New report says UAE banks remained resilient in second quarter despite economic slowdown
09/19/2019
Revealed: how UAE, Saudi residents feel about climate change
New survey reveals how Gulf-based residents are less likely to blame human activity for climate change
09/19/2019
Dubai sets up unit to attract more private sector investment
Senior official says he expects private sector will engage in projects and initiatives with the gov't worth tens of billions of dirhams