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The rise of family-owned business in the Middle East

This confidence has also led to a significant influx of ultra-high-net-worth individuals

Qatar retail sales projected to grow at annualised rate of 2.2% up to 2028: Alpen Capital

Main drivers are government’s ambitious strategy to make Qatar a tourist destination, growing population and rising income levels

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025

Criteria for choosing the winners included: transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies.

Qatar’s budget for 2025 prioritises spending on vital sectors

The allocations for health and education sectors stand at QR41.4bn, accounting for 20 percent of the budget.

Fiaz Hussain on his 25 years in management consulting and his time at Argon & Co

At the same time, Argon & Co is a global player with offices in 15+ countries, with deep expertise in strategic operations, supply chain, procurement, and digital

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

UAE, Saudi to post strong credit growth in 2025: Fitch

High oil prices, expansion in non-oil sector to support growth

Saudi financial services firm United International’s CEO passes away

The eXtra subsidiary began trading on tadawul exchange on December 3

QBA and Egypt discuss investment opportunities across various sectors

He pointed out the existence of numerous promising investment opportunities that Egypt looks forward to collaborating on with its Qatari counterparts.

Deloitte survey reveals over half of Middle East C-Suite executives leverage technology to drive climate action

Key insights of the CxO Sustainability Report 2024 presented at a roundtable at the ongoing Future Sustainability Forum

Cash crunch pushes Libyans to bank cards despite hurdles

Transactions are more simple with the card.

ADGM's Asset Management Sector Leads Exponential Growth in Third Quarter of 2024

ADGM continues to align with Abu Dhabi's economic growth

KFH Emphasizes its Role in Economic Development and Fostering Relations with the British Financial Community

The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen economic ties between KFH and the United Kingdom.Lord Mayor of London

Around 410 housing units in Qatar delivered in Q3

The quarterly report notes that this year’s supply predicts 7,000 apartments.

Bahrain leads global innovation in open banking with the Benefit company, Tarabut and Flooss

A first-of-its-kind partnership introduces centralized open banking authentication in Bahrain, creating a seamless, secure experience for consumers and setting new global standards in digital financial services

HSBC Qatar CEO discusses corporate strategy at Carnegie Mellon

The event marks the latest installment of the CMU-Q Dean’s Lecture Series

GCG Enterprise Solutions announces strategic partnership with Forenzy Networks

New tie-up fortifies the company’s IT Services portfolio with cyber security capabilities

KPMG report: building governance for a sustainable industrial future in Saudi Arabia and beyond

The report highlights how government intervention is essential for fostering innovation, attracting investment, and supporting the growth of key sectors

Deloitte Middle East Partners gather at the Dubai Opera for their Annual Partner Meeting

Deloitte Middle East welcomed over 50 partners in the past 12 months, with 24% being women.

Kuwait Central Bank holds discount rate steady at 4.0% despite Fed cuts

US Federal Reserve’s rate cuts are positive for the Gulf countries, which had previously raised their interest rates to align with the US to protect their currencies, as their exchange rates are pegged to the dollar

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