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Lessons from Abraaj: A sense of perspective

Christopher Skipper explains why the downfall of investment firm Abraaj should not reflect badly on the UAE’s corporate governance landscape

Investment Outlook 2019 Report: Economic trends and corporate transactions in the GCC

A focus on the Middle East

Poor Customer Experience Costs Financial Institutions $10 Billion Per Year

Fenergo Report Finds One in Three Financial Institutions Have Lost Customers Due to Inefficient or Slow Onboarding Processes

Citi’s Rankin: ESG funds need ‘stress-test’ moment to progress

It is not cynicism but more scepticism we are seeing from some quarters.

Gulf Bank hosts 2nd WISE Investment Forum

Event discusses ‘Global & Regional Markets Outlook 2019’

Business Line Dubai: In with the old, in with the new

The Islamic economy is a key pillar in Dubai’s post-oil economic vision.

A Tiny Nation That Can Boost Expat Careers

Bahrain ranks high on a list of best countries for expats. What’s it like for foreign professionals in the archipelago?

Slowing growth and credit demand to fuel bank mergers

Mergers to result in cost savings and boost profitability

Let’s hope the good news keeps coming by Gary Dugan

The S&P500 at 2664 appears to be targeting the 2700 level with a shot at the peak of the fourth quarter of 2800.

Striking A Balance Promoting Data Privacy While Addressing Business Needs by Jacques Visser, DIFC

While it stems from the EU, it has affected every company that trades with the bloc or has EU data subjects as customers.

Family businesses to stir sustainable development across the Middle East

Badr Jafar stated in an opening address that “family businesses are the epitome of human commerce, and tend to be deeply connected to our employees, stakeholders and communities. Our stakeholders know us and the values that we represent. Therefore t

UAE equity market to rally in 2019: FAB report

The Emirate will also benefit from the Dh50 billion ($13.6 billion) stimulus package set to be rolled out by Abu Dhabi this year.

Global risk management survey - Deloitte

Financial institutions should also consider leveraging the power of digital technologies

UAE workers facing retirement time bomb

Concerns about reliance on, and lack of knowledge about, end of service gratuities

Lebanese Default Risk Prompts Moody's Downgrade Deeper Into Junk

Moody’s cuts Lebanon’s sovereign rating seven levels into junk

QNB Group recognised as most valuable banking brand in MEA

QNB’s brand value grew to $5.04bn in 2018 compared to $4.2bn in the previous year

The region's prospects for economic growth will be dampened, notably by Turkey's expected contraction

Much of the lira's depreciation has passed through into higher inflation.

Russia Flexes Its Muscle in the Middle East

Moscow looks for stronger ties with traditional allies of the U.S.

Six in 10 UAE workers reliant on gratuity payment to fund retirement

The primary use for the gratuity will be investing in a business or the stock market

UAE Fintech Startup Rise Aims To Democratize Access To Essential Financial Services

The UAE-based startup presently enables the UAE domestic help segment gain access to financial services, learn new skills and more.

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