12/04/2018
OBG also shines a spotlight on the country’s rail transit system, which, together with other transport initiatives, is expected to be instrumental in helping the country make the most of its strategic location and carve a niche as a regional hub for
12/04/2018
“We expect the (banking) sector’s reported non-performing loan (NPL) ratio will double within the next 12-18 months, to about 6 percent from 3.5 percent as of September 2018,” S&P said.
12/03/2018
The biggest listed companies in Bahrain by market capitalisation
12/03/2018
The Council of Arab Economic Unity is the execution arm for the plan and for boosting cooperation with international organizations working in the field.
12/03/2018
Geopolitical factors, the fallout from Abraaj and competition from corporate buyers have all cooled private-equity dealmaking
11/30/2018
The underperforming macroeconomic backdrop combined with jitters in oil markets stemming from the broader equity market rout
11/30/2018
Dubai is an excellent destination for winter sun and it’s possible to have a great time without spending a fortune.
11/30/2018
The bank, fully owned by the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Islamic Bank, was licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya in April last year as the third fully Shariah compliant bank in Kenya after Gulf African Bank Limited in 2007 and First Community
11/29/2018
The days of firms having “a secret guy in a back room who knows this or that” no longer exist, and real value now lies in the quality of advisory, and helping clients navigate the impacts of increasingly complex
11/29/2018
The transition to IFRS 9 meant that most GCC banks have now recognised the majority of the impact of the softer economic cycle on the quality of their assets.
11/29/2018
Economic Insight: Middle East Q4 2018, produced by Oxford Economics, said the same factors that slowed down economic growth in 2017 are now contributing to the overall economic recovery.
11/28/2018
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation topped the list with a market capitalization of $95.18 billion, followed by Saudi Telecom with a market value of $44.15 billion and Abu Dhabi First Bank with market value of $43.62 billion.
11/27/2018
Zawya Express presents the top story, topic or trend highlighted by our editorial team as recommended reading to start your working day
11/27/2018
Government sources confirm Israel and Bahrain are in talks to establish official relations, as Netanyahu visit looms.
11/27/2018
In 2010, Yas Island became home to world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and expanded three years later to include the region’s multi-award winning waterpark Yas Waterworld.
11/26/2018
Analysts say the expatriate benefit may evolve into an employee-based system with contributors deciding how much to put aside for retirement
11/26/2018
Tens of thousands of wealthy residents choose UAE over other rich havens
11/23/2018
The three-day forum will include high level panels to discuss partnerships opportunities with the focus on trade, investments, development and cultural cooperation.
11/23/2018
The biggest listed companies in Saudi Arabia by market capitalisation
11/22/2018
This more nuanced approach to sustainable investment requires the development of more complex metrics, benchmarking and monitoring.