05/06/2019
Saudi non-oil economy sees strong business conditions in April, says Emirates NBD
There is a 'robust' increase in business activity, with the rate of growth quickening for the fourth month in a row to the fastest since December 2017
Research, Comment and Analysis
05/03/2019
Kuwait richest in the world - No poverty, No forced unemployment
The report pointed out that '18 percent of the total population lives below income level of half the average.'
05/03/2019
Assets of Saudi investments funds grow by 15% in 2018
Assets of public investment funds registered $29.82bln
05/01/2019
Abu Dhabi ranks 12th in 2019 ‘Doing Business’ report: World Bank
Abu Dhabi has jumped 23 places on the global ranking for doing business
04/30/2019
Egypt's United Bank expected to be sold to US investment fund in 3 months: CBE governor
The United Bank is the country's third largest bank, with a capital of about EGP 3.5 billion; the acquisition, if finalized, would contribute to strengthening the country's foreign reserves and banking system
04/30/2019
Wealth clients willing to pay for financial advice, 33% switch providers - study
Research says more than 80% of wealth management clients express interest in financial advice and planning, yet half of these remain on the sidelines
04/29/2019
GCC jumps 39 percent in M&A deals
In a report, MARKAZ confirmed that the Kuwait Finance House granted in January its preliminary acceptance of the average of stock exchange with AUB Bahrain.
04/26/2019
Meet the Arab Wonder Women of the ICT World
Women in the Arab world are currently taking leading positions in numerous national and international companies, proving that nothing is impossible.
04/26/2019
GCC’s best completed projects revealed; UAE bags seven awards
“We are honoured to be a partner with MEED in recognising projects excellence in the GCC.
04/25/2019
Saudi Arabia woos investors months after Khashoggi murder: Report
Top bankers praise Saudi Arabia's economic prospects, fail to mention Jamal Khashoggi's murder
04/25/2019
Arab Banking Conference Sheds Lights on Importance of Economic Diversification
"The successful organizations, just as the successful people, like Riad Salame, Governor of Central Bank of Lebanon, or the Middle East Airline or other Lebanese institutions, are always under attack because they are successful," he pointed out.
04/24/2019
Al Khaliji holds seminar on growing importance of treasury for students
The interaction was steered by Tahir Hayat Pirzada, Head of Investments and Capital Markets Treasury, Al Khaliji where he discussed on the nuances of the treasury department and the crucial role it holds in the financial sector.
04/24/2019
The 2018 edition of the Happiest Workplaces revealed
The second edition of Happiness Work Award winners include both public and private sector organizations
04/22/2019
Speakers confirmed for MEP UAE Conference 2019
MEP Middle East will host its fifth annual MEP UAE Conference on 24 April 2019 at the Grosvenor House Dubai.
04/22/2019
Oman risks descending deeper into junk, says S&P
Oman’s economy has been struggling since the collapse of oil prices in 2014, forcing the government to join other Gulf countries in tapping international debt markets to plug budget shortfalls.
04/22/2019
International visitor numbers to Dubai grow at start of 2019
Some 3.14 million foreign tourists visited Dubai in January to February this year compared to 3.05 million in the same period last year
04/18/2019
Kuwait further hikes healthcare fees for expats
The measure seeks to ease congestion at public hospitals, the health ministry said
04/18/2019
Egypt is the biggest hot spot for elite travelers in 2019.
Egypt is rich in history, culture, and luxury, offering a little bit of something for everyone.
04/18/2019
2,000 millionaires move to Dubai, rest of UAE in one year, says new 2019 wealth report
Latest report shows which countries luring most number of super-rich individuals
04/14/2019
A Progressive Perspective: Areije Al Shakar, Fund Manager, Al Waha Fund of Funds
The Senior Vice-President and Head of Development Services at Bahrain Development Bank -who is also the Fund Manager at Al Waha Fund of Funds- on how her country's initiatives are enabling not just its own but the region's entrepreneurial ecosys