03/16/2022
Cashless transactions in Bahrain surge 28.9%
The RTGS system enables the banks to have real time information on, for example, account balances, used and available intra-day credit, queue status and transaction status
Research, Comment and Analysis
03/16/2022
Brand Value: Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa
As it has grown, QNB has expanded its operations beyond its home country.
03/16/2022
Choosing the right banking partner is crucial for regional startup success
In spite of the opportunities which abound, however, early-stage startup founders can find themselves facing a clutch of initial challenges when starting a new business. One of those is finding the right banking partner. It’s a complex issue.
03/14/2022
Impending rate hikes to spur UAE banks’ net-interest income
The UAE banks will benefit from higher interest rates.
03/14/2022
Russia's Rich Move Money to Dubai
The UAE, which over the years has deepened its ties with Russia, has not agreed to observe sanctions put in place by Western nations.
03/13/2022
Saudi central bank extends guaranteed funding programme for small businesses
Since March 14, 2020 the programme has offered 11 billion riyals in financing
03/11/2022
How Dubai’s financial services regulation has evolved to keep pace with innovation
Lessons learnt from financial crises have created the need for principles-based regulatory approaches that are adaptable to changes in economic conditions and enable innovation
03/11/2022
Bahraini entrepreneurs have potential to go global
Entrepreneurs must make decisions based on facts, data, and information, to carefully assemble their team, to ensure continuous improvement, and to consistently push themselves to new levels of challenge and success
03/11/2022
Qatar banks' operating efficiency, capital remain strong: Moody's
During 2021, net interest income increased, mainly due to lower interest expenses, Moody's said, adding total operating income rose by 10%.
03/10/2022
NB report: The looming risks of global stagflation
Two major changes suggest that global "stagnationary" forces may prevail for a longer period of time beyond the current cycle, the report indicated.
03/10/2022
Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds as deposits outpace loans in 2021
The UAE Banking Pulse for FY 2021 suggests that, overall, banks have performed well on key income categories related to the markets
03/10/2022
Saudi job market bounces back with most employers looking to hire
80% of employers plan to increase their workforce
03/10/2022
Crypto Investment and the Wealthy
Wealth-X Report Reveals New Insights Into Wealthy Crypto Investors
03/09/2022
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos to stay in UAE: royal family
Spain's former king Juan Carlos said he will stay in Abu Dhabi despite the closure of investigations into his financial dealings that led to his self-imposed exile in the UAE, the Spanish royal family announced on Monday.
03/08/2022
Fintech firms double in last four years in Bahrain
The expansion of the sector is mainly due to the rise of technological response to traditional financial services limitations
03/08/2022
International Women's Day: 12 businesswomen who have made their mark in the UAE
From retail to finance, technology to media, these women are playing a key role in supporting the country's growth
03/08/2022
Why eliminating gender bias must be a priority for all
Recruitment is key to making sure all positions are filled with a range of people that reflects the diversity of our communities
03/07/2022
Impact of Russia - Ukraine conflict on UAE banks will be limited and indirect
Higher interest income, interest margins and lower provisions to drive bank profits
03/07/2022
UAE banking sector on path to recovery: S&P Global
The UAE’s economic activity will accelerate in 2022 due to higher oil prices, supportive government policies, and normalizing non-oil activity
03/07/2022
UAE central bank wins top award
The banking regulator had unveiled a number of new initiatives to support the UAE’s financial sector