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Bank of Sharjah: A partner you can trust

The bank follows a disciplined approach to help clients achieve personal goals and meet financial objectives

Unlocking the financial safe havens

One also frequently hears tall promises from people given to playing to the gallery how they are going to leave no stone unturned in their attempts to bring the 'loot' back home.

Forbes lists 4 Egyptian companies among the top 100 powerful companies in the MENA

The CIB topped the Egyptian list, coming in the 38th strongest with a net profit of $421 million

Mideast investors rank social impact above financial gain

This is compared to 54 percent in the United States and 45 percent in Asia Pacific, making them the most active angel investors across the globe.

Egypt’s Economy Powers Ahead

Recent economic figures certainly back this up. Real GDP growth has strengthened over the past four consecutive quarters, climbing to 5.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018, according to figures quoted in a report from Emirates NBD.

Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2018

Wealth management firms accelerate hybrid advice programs -with investments in emerging technologies, such as intelligent automation and artificial intelligence, to prepare for BigTech entrance

Oxford Business Group to launch Sharjah Report 2018

Key issues to be examined at the event include a move under way in Sharjah to sharpen the focus on smaller-scale businesses, digitalisation and innovation, while providing added assistance for start-ups

For Wealth Managers, Advanced Analytics Are a New Key to Success

As the Digital Landscape Evolves, Institutions Must Leverage the Full Spectrum of Available Data to Create Personalized Client Experiences, Deepen Loyalty, and Create New Value, Says Report by The Boston Consulting Group

Abu Dhabi, Qatar rise, but Dubai sags as Eid holiday begins

The UAE Central Bank, like most Gulf counterparts, quickly followed the United States Federal Reserve decision to raise its target range for the federal funds interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to between 1.75 percent and 2 percent.

Israel's 30 Richest in 2018

And how Roman Abramovich conquered the top spot with no time left on the clock

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‘Victory over siege helped attract more foreign investors to Qatar’

During QBA’s business trips to Europe and the US, Sheikh Faisal said Qatari businessmen “sensed the positive international reputation of Qatar” after it was able to overcome the Gulf crisis

The ECB springs into action – but is it far too early? by Gary Dugan

The economy has taken a turn for the worse in the first half of the year with economic data coming in below expectations.

Foreign Direct Investments Rose by 8 Percent, Lift UAE to No.1 in Arab World

According to UNCTAD analysts, FDI to 6 Middle Eastern countries - Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE - rose but not sufficiently

Kuwait banks brace for profit, liquidity bounceback

Asset growth to pick up pace supported by higher government spending

Saudi Property Market Among World’s Worst Performing

Meanwhile, globally, prices rose by 4.8% on average in the year to the end of March, it added.

Doha Bank to bring more Qatari investments to Sri Lanka

"Qatar and Sri Lanka can build on surging bilateral partnerships toward synergistic opportunities�manufacturing, infrastructure, marine, and energy, are the other key sectors in the Sri Lankan economy," he said.

Saudi's PayTabs: Is this the future of banking?

Four years after the launch of his firm, Al Jouf has created a force in the world of financial technology (fintech) that might become similarly troublesome – at least for his rivals.

UAE law changes provides a new dawn for foreign investors

The emirates enters a new era as investors, residents and overseas students as the UAE changes the law on foreign ownership and visas - promising a new era of creativity and business continuity

UBS tops 2017 Global AUM Ranking as first Chinese player enters the top 10, says GlobalData

The ranking will be officially presented at the Private Banking & Wealth Management: London 2018 Conference and Awards on 7th June 2018

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