02/25/2021
GCC reforms remain on track despite pandemic, economists say
The number of cases began to fall, and lockdowns were eased, which supported the economic recovery in the second half of the year.
Research, Comment and Analysis
02/25/2021
Who’s Who: Tareq Al-Sadhan, CEO of Riyad Bank
Al-Sadhan holds a bachelor’s degree in administration science from King Saud University, majoring in accounting (1997)
02/24/2021
Middle East's M&A market bucks global trend to grow by 6%
Several factors fuelled the recovery – most notably public sector spending, business resilience, growing comfort levels with virtual deal making, and an imminent vaccine rollout.
02/24/2021
In the Middle East region 31% of UHNWIs are planning on purchasing a property in 2021
26% of global UHNWIs are planning to buy a new home in 2021
02/24/2021
The future of family offices as a Middle East investment powerhouse
Family offices certainly play a significant part in the development of the Middle East’s economy
02/24/2021
Beyond the pandemic: Investment trends in the next decade
Yves Bonzon, Group Chief Investment Officer at Julius Baer, looks into the future trends
02/24/2021
A post-Covid World: Is your private bank future ready?
Wealth management is moving towards a hybrid model: human advice and technology
02/24/2021
UAE tops MENA rankings in World Bank’s ‘Women, Business and the Law’ 2021 report
UAE achieves full score of 100 in five indicators
02/23/2021
UAE wealth firm unveils female-only adviser division
Company hopes the unit will make ‘more women seek financial advice’
02/23/2021
Two faces of Covid-19 impact
Measuring the pandemic’s impact on social values, emotions and priorities in 24 countries
02/22/2021
Coronavirus vaccine passports: What you need to know
Digital tools to certify immunity from Covid-19 could help ease lockdowns, but raise equality and privacy concerns.
02/22/2021
Why retail lending will remain a key focus for Saudi banks?
Retail loans soften pandemic’s impact on Saudi banks’ profitability and financial profiles
02/22/2021
Much to do and learn as UAE banks take long road back to normalcy
Central bank will phase out some of the relaxations it offered after pandemic struck
02/22/2021
Lack of infrastructure a barrier to green living in the GCC
The UAE is the highlight here, with over 80% of consumer claiming climate-change awareness.
02/21/2021
Rare pandemic positive as the UAE sees unprecedented momentum in start-up seeding
Experts say latest trends show the UAE is growing green shoots of new age entrepreneurial skills of a different nature
02/19/2021
Saudi Arabian banks' retail rush to continue
Strong credit demand and support from the authorities underpin the recent rapid growth in this historically ignored segment
02/19/2021
UAE banks register $79bln investments in December 2020
UAE banks have decreased their investments in stocks
02/19/2021
Most Gulf markets fall; Abu Dhabi gains
In Dubai, the main share index dropped 0.7%, hit by a 2.1% fall in its largest lender Emirates NBD.
02/19/2021
54% rise in companies setting up in Saudi Arabia in 2020, despite pandemic
The desire by firms to work in the Kingdom had accelerated in line with the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment
02/18/2021
How purpose-driven transformations help banks recover
To thrive in the new normal, banks need to align priorities with stakeholder expectations