01/01/2018
Gulf underperforms in 2017, has reason to expect better 2018
Saudi Arabia’s was up 0.2% during the year compared to a 34% leap for MSCI’s emerging markets index; Dubai fell 4.6%
Research, Comment and Analysis
01/01/2018
Saudi HNWIs boost demand for 2nd passport by 70pc
The top three nationalities that contributed to this spike in demand were Yemenis with 31 per cent, followed by Syrians by 15 per cent, and Lebanese by 8 per cent
12/31/2017
Banks need to adapt to millennials: Experts
“Changes in society is bringing in the need for banks to respond."
12/30/2017
Qatari lenders strained under the ongoing diplomatic row
An escalation of the dispute with Saudi-led quarter could increase pressure and impact their profitability
12/30/2017
Dubai joins the big league
Dubai enters the ranks of the top cities in the world, joining Abu Dhabi and Riyadh on the global list
12/27/2017
1MDB Makes Final Payment to Abu Dhabi Sovereign-Wealth Fund
The payment’s completion could alleviate concerns about Malaysian state securities for foreign investors
12/26/2017
Wealthy 'take to the seas for unique experiences'
Today’s superyachts offer unprecedented amenities and style – they are the palaces of the ocean.
12/26/2017
It is Christmas in the Middle East and it looks spectacular
The Middle East has pushed the boat out again for Christmas.
12/26/2017
Dubai has been named one of the world's top cities for luxury travel
The Emirate was voted into the number two spot by over 3 million survey respondents on the travel site Luxury Hotel Guide, Khaleej Times reports.
12/26/2017
Berlin sees ‘smart’ Brexit deal as model for Turkey
Foreign minister suggests EU could give Ankara ‘closer kind of customs union’
12/25/2017
Economic year in review: UAE weathers challenges
Abu Dhabi has been not idle in the face of lower oil prices, continuing to cut spending and to consolidate key sectors of the economy
12/21/2017
Qatar: Year in Review 2017
Some of the measures implemented to boost self-sufficiency include investments in the production of domestic dairy, meat and poultry products, as well as food processing and light industry.
12/20/2017
UAE considers expat pension schemes
“The scheme would be a major strategic step and a new experiment of its type in the region,” said the study, according to Gulf News.
12/20/2017
Kuwait-hosted Iraqi donors conference will encourage investments - PM
The World Bank is proud of the security accomplishments the Iraqi government has made in its defeat of the socalled Islamic State group, added Hasan.
12/19/2017
Is it possible to put a value on Bitcoin?
The geeky economist in us is inclined to say that we can, but the real world is often more complicated than models allow.
12/18/2017
Emirates Development Bank adopts SME Finance Strategy
Emirates Development Bank Board of Directors held its seventh meeting for the year 2017, chaired by HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs at the bank headquarters in Dubai.
12/18/2017
UAE rents still dropping, while rental yields and transaction activity is strong
This may be due to a significant amount of affordable villas released to the market in areas such as JVC and Al Furjan.
12/15/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Santa Is Putting Christmas On The Blockchain And Saving Billions
So, you think that you know all there is to know about Christmas?
12/13/2017
MENA Investors' Forecasts for 2018: Walid Mansour, Partner and CIO, MEVP
There are opportunities in all sectors provided the businesses deliver real solutions to this region given its challenges in a complicated market with local needs.
12/13/2017
Bloom CEO says UAE property market region's top performer in 2017
Muhtadi revealed that hiring activity in the country is on the rise, a development that he noted had already produced noticeable impact on the market “in the form of increased appetite among new buyers”.