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2021 Private Equity Deal Value Surpasses Pre-Lehman Brothers Peak

Negative Real Interest Rates Bolster Strong Position for Private Equity, Despite Inflationary Concerns

On career choices, next-gen UAE Nationals will not go only by work hours, says insurer

UAE financial services can provide viable career options even with new workweek

GCC banks are on a recovery path in 2022, says report

"We expect banks' asset quality indicators to deteriorate only slightly as regulatory forbearance measures have helped the corporate sector to deal with the negative effects of the pandemic," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Moham

MENA economies post strong recovery in H2 2021, to accelerate in 2022: World Bank

Output now back to pre-pandemic levels, but COVID-19 pandemic remains 'major risk'

New findings show the increasing importance of Company Culture in light of the global pandemic

The 'together 2021 UAE Culture Survey' reveals workplace culture a key factor in retaining staff in UAE organizations

Technology advancements in banking sector on rise

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) also launched last year a conversational virtual assistant armed with proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

Moody's, S&P rate Abu Dhabi Sweihan's proposed $728mln bonds stable

S&P Global Ratings, Moody's expects steady cash flow

GCC chief stresses importance of China relations

The file of free trade negotiations between the two sides for the tenth round of negotiations will also be tackled during the visit

Major Mena banks to post 29% jump in fourth- quarter earnings, EFG Hermes says

Earnings outlook for banks in the GCC is also improving with potential interest rate increases this year

GCC consumer sentiment remains relatively unaffected by global agitators, says new D/A report

GCC consumer confidence in the economy, business, and employment in December declined 1.2%, down to 65.3% from 66.5% in November

UAE economy shifts course from recovery to solid growth

GDP forecasts by Central Bank see further upside in oil and non-oil sectors

Digital transformation of banks: A long road to big rewards

Here are five dimensions through which banks can scale digital transformation

Strategy& reports investigates the rise of the Chief Data Officer

“Over the past decade, data has begun to transform every area of social, economic and corporate life,”

Dubai Free Zones Council explores facilitating opening business bank accounts for SMEs

A team from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) briefed DFZ Council members about DIFC’s Employee Workplace Savings Programme for Expats

Saudi real estate sector on recovery path, says report

The report highlighted expected GDP growth in Saudi Arabia’s for 2022, mainly on the back of increasing oil prices and higher production

UAE central bank expects economy to grow 4.2% in 2022

Oil GDP is forecast to grow 5% this year, reflecting the expected increase in demand with majority of the world economies being vaccinated, it said.

NBE manages 51 financing deals worth over EGP 235bn in 2021

Bank ranks first in Egyptian, African banking markets as financing agent, main arranger, marketer of syndicated loans during 2021: Bloomberg

Masraf Al Rayan’s asset quality to remain healthy

“Asset quality to remain healthy as NPLs are strongly collateralized,”

Kuwait Sovereign Wealth Fund continues third highest

The assets of the world’s largest sovereign fund, which is that of Norway, fell slightly from $1.36 trillion last year to $1.34 trillion this year.

Green, sustainable debt issuance in MENA hit $18bln in 2021

Region outpaces global growth but still accounts for small fraction of international volumes

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