10/26/2018
What corporations should know about operating in Abu Dhabi
Economists have long debated the effectiveness of laws enacted to spur economic development.
Research, Comment and Analysis
10/26/2018
Global billionaire wealth soars 19% to record £6.8 trillion
Now in its fifth edition, the report draws on UBS and PWC’s extensive client network and access to data, and aims to promote a deeper understanding of the billionaire population globally.
10/25/2018
Global banks to play major role in Saudi capital markets development, HSBC exec says
The role of banks has changed, specifically after the financial crisis a decade ago
10/25/2018
UAE residents report fall in financial confidence in Q3
More than half of respondents to Yallacompare’s survey said they were worried about getting by if cost of living increases
10/25/2018
Sale of art owned by Dubai’s Abraaj raises $5.8m
The auction came as part of liquidation proceedings that began earlier this year
10/24/2018
Turkey: Central bank to hold rates – ABN AMRO
Monetary policy often takes a few months to translate into lower inflation figures.
10/24/2018
Dubai is Mena powerhouse
Emirate is region's only city to find place in Global Power City Index
10/23/2018
What’s next for Saudi sovereign wealth fund?
It’s still unclear what this will mean for future PIF investments.
10/23/2018
Gulf Bank records 18% increase in 9 months net profit
The operating margin (Operating profit before provisions/ impairment losses) was KD 97.4 million during the first nine months of 2018, recording a growth of 9%, over the same period in 2017.
10/23/2018
Saudi Arabia’s pensions rank alongside US And Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia’s pension scheme ranked highly in the index due to high net household saving rates
10/23/2018
59 percent of financial advisers say clients are concerned about the Common Reporting Standard
A quarter of advisers in the Middle East say clients are concerned about personal data breaches
10/22/2018
Foreigners sell net $1.1 billion of Saudi stocks as journalist disappearance rattles investors
A breakdown of the exchange data showed foreigners sold 5 billion riyals worth of stocks and bought 991.3 million worth.
10/22/2018
National Bank of Oman Celebrates the Power of Women
Both women shared their stories with an audience of female employees.
10/22/2018
Is there a price to pay for investing sustainably?
UAE investors like to invest in responsible companies, without compromising on their returns
10/22/2018
Banking system in Qatar 'capable of facing risks'
He noted that the improvement in the efficiency of the banking sector has helped enhance the ability of these banks to confront any shocks through the application of the latest international supervisory standards.
10/21/2018
INTERVIEW: SABB Managing Director David Dew steering through historic transaction in Saudi banking
The merger will create the third biggest bank in the Kingdom by assets, loans and deposits, and — perhaps more significant in the current financial environment — forge a bank that is unashamedly international in its outlook.
10/19/2018
Unlike other millennials, young Emiratis want to buy a home first
Desire for experiences comes second in their priorities, NBF survey finds
10/18/2018
How SA compares to UAE in terms of ICT growth
The interesting dynamic about the UAE is that a lot of these shifts that we see in terms of transformation are being led by the public sector, compared to other countries where it is the private sector that leads digital transformation programmes and proj
10/18/2018
Standard Chartered expects 5.5% growth for Egypt in 2019
It said that the increase in gas production is another positive factor in the medium term.
10/18/2018
CBD reports 26.8% jump in 9-month profits
Decline in impairment charges and operating expenses boost bottom-line