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Saudi banks see moderate improvement in margins and return on equity in third quarter: Alvarez & Marsal

Aggregate net income increased by 3.8 percent to SAR 18bn from previous quarter propelled by impairment reversals.

Consumers in the GCC region prioritize sustainability, willing to pay premium, reveals Bain & Company study

Bain & Company finds more than 60% of businesses are off track to meet their sustainability goals, an increasingly conscious base of consumers and employees may be able to help

Jersey Finance Report reveals optimistic outlook

65% of actively involved family members believe next generation is well-prepared for future challenges

More than 70% of customers pick their banks based on loyalty programme: Expert

Loyalty was also a key factor when customers signed up for credit cards

UAE payments revenue pool projected to hit $19.8bln by 2027

Despite a global slowdown in growth rates compared to previous years

UAE's next wave of IPOs offer new meaning for markets and its investors

New listings also standout because they make compelling - and simple - investment cases

Jordan’s credit rating remains steady amid regional challenges

Al-Ississ noted: “The need for ongoing measures to ensure financial stability while safeguarding the middle class and avoiding additional tax burdens on citizens.”

UAE Property: ‘Can landlords offer tenants conditional contracts?'

Leases are already conditional with a start date agreed by all parties in advance

UAE salaries: Which jobs received the biggest increases in 2023?

Human resources professionals recorded the biggest wage hike of 4.4 per cent annually, according to Robert Half

Employer's market: Are UAE businesses calling the shots for jobseekers?

As more people come to country looking for jobs, companies are getting more opportunities to choose from the available talent

UAE: Residents to now pay more for health insurance as premiums rise up to 35%

Health insurance rates have been steadily increasing since the pandemic by 15% to 20% every year due to medical inflation

Saudi Arabia’s PMI rises for 2nd consecutive month in October amid strong business conditions

Companies participating in the PMI survey expressed high confidence regarding future business activity, driven by increasing demand and strong order pipelines.

Türkiye may exclude banks from inflation-adjusted accounting, says minister

Türkish companies’ end-2023 balance sheets will be inflation-adjusted, with the practice expected to continue until 2026

Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders' Summit set to shape the green agenda

Being held under the theme: “Driving economic growth for a greener world”

Investment advisory firms increasingly drawn to Dubai

As super rich set up base in the UAE, these companies seek to cash in on the trend

Knight Frank: Strong demand in Saudi Arabia's untapped senior living market as 3.58mln elderly individuals expected by 2035

Fuelled by empty nesters – highlighting the growing demand for physical, mental, and social support

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