03/01/2022
Turkey’s banks may need capital increase, Fitch Ratings says
The capital injections may be needed for more of the country’s banks
Research, Comment and Analysis
02/28/2022
US-listed Brookfield to buy 60% of First Abu Dhabi Bank’s payment subsidiary
Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the Abu Dhabi lender's growth plans
02/28/2022
Return of margins: UAE banks see good times ahead
Rising interest rates and higher loan demand to boost loan yield
02/28/2022
GFH's rating affirmed and outlook revised to positive by S&P
Ratings supported by resilient revenue generation and improved business performance
02/25/2022
Qatar’s strong banking sector
QIIB’s total revenues rose to QR2.45bn by the end of the year, total assets reached QR61.8bn and total deposits at QR38.4bn, with a growth rate of 6.3 percent.
02/25/2022
Tamkeen Strategic Partner For IFID
The remainder of the Forum will comprise two dynamic and interactive panel sessions, with the first looking at the Forum’s theme.
02/23/2022
73% of Saudi Arabia's HNWI's want to buy a new home in the next 12-months
50% will be looking for a villa
02/23/2022
Why Middle East clients are turning to Guernsey for philanthropy
Charitable giving in the Middle East is part of the fabric of society.
02/22/2022
Banks post impressive growth last year
Banks’ strong growth during last year was driven by improvement in economic condition.
02/21/2022
Boursa Kuwait plans to list 8 family-owned firms to expand trading
Several companies are expected to list this year and family-owned companies are rearranging their investments for the purpose of listing in two years: Boursa Kuwait CEO
02/21/2022
Fintech Investments in Egypt Surged Over 300% in Past Year: Report
The report revealed that FinTech in Egypt has “grown at a rapid pace over the last few years.”
02/18/2022
Abu Dhabi records Dhs71.5bn of real estate transactions in 2021
There were a total of 14,958 sales and mortgage transactions, with Yas Island topping list with Dhs4.1bn in real estate deals
02/18/2022
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
02/18/2022
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
02/16/2022
UAE banks could see 15% rise in net income
Mortgage and SME borrowers may come under pressure, says S&P Global
02/16/2022
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.
02/16/2022
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
02/16/2022
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.
02/16/2022
Saudi's real estate activity to rebound this year: CBRE
Transactions in key cities starting to show signs of an upswing
02/16/2022
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.