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Saudi Arabia sees a 770% growth in venture capital investments

The number of investors in Saudi startups rose by 192%, reaching 76 in 2021, up from 26 three years earlier

CEO interview: Abu Dhabi private equity firm Gulf Capital sets eyes on Asia

Firm keen to look at IPO exits in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Abu Dhabi, Dubai

UAE banks could see 15% rise in net income

Mortgage and SME borrowers may come under pressure, says S&P Global

Philippines, UAE Agree to Start Talks on Trade, Investment Deal

The Philippines may serve as a UAE’s strategic hub for the Southeast Asian region, as economic activities continue to shift to Asia.

EY: Unprecedented surge in MENA M&A activity in 2021, with 661 deals worth US$99bln

The total number of deals in 2021 reached 661 after a low of 397 in 2020

National upskilling initiatives see more Emiratis join private sector: ADGM Academy-KPMG report

Four cohorts of UAE nationals have successfully graduated ADGM Academy's Pre-Audit Qualification Training programme, one of the most successful Emiratisation initiatives.

Saudi's real estate activity to rebound this year: CBRE

Transactions in key cities starting to show signs of an upswing

QBA to support Qatari businessmen seeking investments in UK, says top official

his would achieve tangible benefits for both parties, noted Sheikh Fasial, who underscored the importance of the British market for Qatari businessmen.

UAE sovereign wealth funds with combined assets of $1.4 trillion top GCC

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ranked fourth globally witth $697.86 billion

Egypt inflation forecast to rise to 7.5% in 2022 on rising food, energy prices

The central bank may need to hike interest rates, warns Oxford Economics

Thematic investing and the importance of Millennials in shaping the economic landscape

Their aim is to create diverse portfolios of global equities that are multi-regional and multi-sector/industry in nature with a specific focus on the application of demographics in the search for those opportunities.

Bahrain Association of Banks Chairman honoured

Yousef holds an MBA from Hall University in the UK and an honorary doctorate in business administration from Al-Jinan University in Lebanon for his efforts in serving the Islamic economy. – TradeAraabia News Service

Egypt M&A activity further accelerates in the second half of 2021 leading to the full year tally: Baker McKenzie Report

By number of worldwide deals for H2 2021, total volume increased by 4% vs H2 2020 with 29,482 deals and for FY 2021, total volume climbed up by 24% compared to the previous year with over 63,000 deals announced during the year.

Dubai bids to attract 50 multinational companies in 3 years as Prince William visits

The new strategy announced for the next three years (2022-2024)

The Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency

By Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director Atlantic Council, Washington, DC

Private sector becoming a key driver of Qatar's economic diversification: USQBC

This system used QR-code technology to allow consumers to make digital payments through their smartphones.

Introduction of corporate tax will not burden UAE’s banking sector

Improved transparency and credible data to benefit banks’ asset quality

Year of uncertainty, says ENBD investment outlook

Speaking at the media briefing, Gravier and his team presented their investment strategy saying they are prepared to be more proactive than reactive, as volatility could constantly reshape opportunities and risks around some key market-moving questions.

Fitch downgrades 11 Kuwaiti Banks

Outlook stable

Seven Emirati women named among Forbes' most influential businesswomen in MENA

The banking and financial services sector is the most dominant with 16 entries, followed by diversified conglomerates and the retail sector with six entries each, and the technology sector with five

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