06/29/2018
China's four largest banks in terms of total assets, namely Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank, have successfully upgraded their banking licenses from being subsidiaries to b
06/29/2018
With trade wars, declining consumption and simmering political tensions impacting the market, there are still fortunes to be made with the right preparations, writes Martin-Blessing, co-president, UBS Global Wealth Management
06/28/2018
Its clientele include such names as Bank of Africa, Lebanon’s Bank Audi, and UAE’s Al-Khaliji Bank.
06/26/2018
The slump was led by losses in contractor Drake & Scull
06/26/2018
According to Mercer’s 24th annual Cost of Living Survey, factors like instability of housing markets, low inflation, and fluctuating prices for goods and services are impacting the cost of doing business in various cities around the world.
06/25/2018
As part of its drive to diversify its oil-reliant economy, Saudi Arabia has begun investing in purpose-built economic cities. However, doubts remain about whether they can live up to the lofty aspirations of their architects
06/21/2018
The bank follows a disciplined approach to help clients achieve personal goals and meet financial objectives
06/21/2018
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.
06/20/2018
The CIB topped the Egyptian list, coming in the 38th strongest with a net profit of $421 million
06/19/2018
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.
06/19/2018
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.
06/19/2018
Wealth management firms accelerate hybrid advice programs -with investments in emerging technologies, such as intelligent automation and artificial intelligence, to prepare for BigTech entrance
06/18/2018
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
06/15/2018
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
06/15/2018
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.
06/15/2018
And how Roman Abramovich conquered the top spot with no time left on the clock
06/13/2018
These bid amounts are calculated using algorithms that measure keyword popularity according to searches in geographical areas.
06/12/2018
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
06/11/2018
The economy has taken a turn for the worse in the first half of the year with economic data coming in below expectations.
06/11/2018
According to UNCTAD analysts, FDI to 6 Middle Eastern countries - Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE - rose but not sufficiently