01/04/2023
UAE businesses go slow on new jobs, while orders dip in December: S&P Global
Business owners cite uncertain outlook for global economy as key reason
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01/03/2023
Qatar’s infrastructure facilities to expand in years ahead
The report says that the Government of Qatar executes a pivotal part in developing well-constructed buildings by investing and attracting foreign investors to carry out business in the region.
12/22/2022
MENA CEOs more bearish about 2023 than global peers
Teneo survey shows there is more positivity from business leaders in Americas than MENA, Asia, Europe
12/22/2022
UAE economy survived economic impact of COVID-19: IMF
According to the latest IMF review, the UAE GDP growth is projected to reach above 6 percent in 2022
12/21/2022
Nearly 75% of UAE firms to hand out bonuses: new survey
Biggest payout will be equivalent to 6 months’ gross salary, according to Cooper Fitch
12/20/2022
CBUAE projects real GDP to grow by 7.6 % in 2022
The review expected the non-oil GDP to grow by 6.1 percent in 2022
12/20/2022
Kuwait posts highest unemployment rate in Gulf for last 10 years
Fitch expects Kuwait to record 1 percent GDP growth in 2023
12/19/2022
Portfolios under management in Saudi Arabia increase by 680% in Q3
Asset value of the portfolios grew at around 10 percent to reach SR235.72 billion ($62.7 billion)
12/19/2022
Bank customers in Kuwait continue to ‘fall prey to fraudsters’
In the past, fraudsters used to say that they are agents and managers of a digital investment platform and through them clients can make great profits, and it is probably no secret that they have succeeded in many attempts to hack local accounts
12/19/2022
Diversification of markets needed
If we include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, the share of eight countries in our total remittances rises close to 80pc.
12/15/2022
The UAE participates in the first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting
The meeting sought to discuss the G20 priorities set by the Indian presidency and the Finance Track agenda for 2023
12/13/2022
UAE banks to 'accelerate' Emiratisation; boost SME support
Banks have so far met 81% of Emiratisation target this year
12/13/2022
Dubai: November ‘one of the strongest’ months for new jobs since early 2020
For Dubai businesses, growth pace lowers but new jobs up in November: S&P Global
12/12/2022
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate transitional President of Burkina Faso on ‘Republic Day’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent similar cables to Ibrahim Traoré and to Burkinabe Prime Minister Apollinaire Kiélem.
12/08/2022
UAE an exception in global trade, economy: Sheikh Mohammed
Emirati exports continued their positive performance in Q3
12/08/2022
Metaverse could contribute $15bln to GCC economy annually
More than half of that sum will go to Saudi Arabia, while travel and tourism is the sector that will benefit the most
12/07/2022
Central Bank of Kuwait raises discount rate
Move is consistent with the bank's goals of promoting a growth-friendly environment
12/07/2022
At Dh690m for three Marina plots, Dubai sets new record for residential land sale
Three plots bought by a developer on Dubai Marina for 'ultra-luxury' project
12/07/2022
UAE: Employees look at new jobs with higher salaries in 2023
6 out of 10 employees have received higher pay and/or bonuses this year
12/06/2022
UAE: Salaries, job security, work environment most important for jobseekers
The least important factor reportedly are the company's aesthetics, finds a new survey