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Israel's banks least efficient among Middle East peers despite improvements

The cost-to-income ratio measures the cost of running a business as a proportion of operating income, and lower ratios indicate a more profitable business.

Bahrain among region’s top start-up ecosystems

Bahrain’s start-up ecosystem is valued at over $100mln with more than $50mln in early stage funding

Middle East’s ‘pent-up’ demand for London property predicted to explode

While west London had been the traditional source of much Middle East investment, cash is now flowing to the east of the UK capital

UAE's leading multi-family office steps into 10th year of successful operation

With unhindered transparency at its core, Xanara has established itself as one of the most trusted wealth management companies in the region

Rising ESG concern drives push for sustainable financing in Middle East

A full 97% of issuers in the region who responded to the HSBC 2021 Sustainable Finance and Investing Survey said they had increased the attention that they pay to environmental and social issues over the past year

Almost half of professional's claim 'hybrid working' is not fit for purpose

63% of companies have adopted hybrid-work models

Oxford Business Group to mark return to Qatar with landmark 202 report

Forthcoming analysis to explore country's post-pandemic growth plans

Burgan Bank celebrates its Harvard Alumni executives

consolidating its strategic commitment to investing in the future leaders of the banking sector

Exploring The Ultra-Luxury World Of Dubai Real Estate With Driven Properties

Driven Properties is Dubai's leading luxury real estate brokerage, property management, mortgage, and consultancy company.

Money laundering via unlicensed providers up during pandemic - Central Bank

Report also cites fraud, bribery, corruption, charity and disaster fraud as risks to financial institutions

Sovereign Wealth Funds: a detailed analysis of transnational regulation and dispute resolution

SWFs are located worldwide. The 20 largest SWFs (as at 22 August 2021) are spread across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

Can Open Banking Be Implemented Across the Middle East and Africa?

Fintechs have been playing a large part in the growth of open banking and their partnerships with financial institutions – or via direct.

Global banking sector market cap grows 40% from Q2 2020

As a critical player in the economy, the banking sector was significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, recording losses under critical metrics like a market cap.

Abu Dhabi leads major Gulf bourses higher; Egypt falls

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index edged up 0.1%, helped by a 1% increase in Al Rajhi Bank.

AM Best affirms credit ratings of Bahrain Kuwait insurance company B.S.C. And Takaful international company BSC

The ratings reflect gig-Bahrain's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management

Market sentiment indicates return to normal as Covid fears subside

AI-platform finds management teams more bullish

Dubai among world's top cities for residence-by-investment programmes

Emirate scores high due to its tax-friendly policies and affordable, high-standard-of-living options

The future of the art world could be closer than we think

This passion also leads to a strong desire to share the collection with the wider public.

Best's market segment report: Profits and capital rebound for listed insurers in UAE

Overall market premiums written reached AED 15.1 billion for the first half of 2021, growth of nearly 6%

85% of UAE professionals feel confident and excited about the future of work, Bayt.com and YouGov survey

Creative thinking (92%), computer skills (90%), and strategic vision (88%) are the top skills that are expected to be more important in 10 years

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