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UBS Investor Sentiment survey: Cash holdings remain high but UAE investors plan to buy stocks

Top concerns for UAE investors are COVID-19, closely followed by worries about long-term competitiveness and raising interest rates

Workforce Strategy Diagnostic

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Employment Reorganisation Roadmap

Developed by Allen & Overy’s market-leading Global Employment Team, the 'Employment Reorganisation Roadmap' is an easy to use resource providing guidance on the key legal, procedural, timing and cost implications of employment reorgani

Technologies rule the list of billionaires

This is the result of the industry analysis of billionaires' wealth made by Gulf Brokers

New research indicates pandemic as tipping point for investment in ESG and sustainability

85 percent of respondents saw the COVID-19 pandemic as a 'wake-up call' on sustainability

GCC Family Offices are often motivated by more than returns - Obediah Ayton

The typical family office is launched by an investor or their family who has generated significant wealth through admirable business ventures, asset growth or similar uncommon endeavours.

UAE: More residents opting for personal loans; here's why

Local economic recovery, job stability and low interest rates are fuelling demand for credit

Family businesses transforming for a sustainable future: PwC survey

Family businesses believe in giving back to the communities they serve and society as a whole.

How Saudi Arabia's hotel industry performed during corona

Meanwhile, capacity increased further, with the delivery of approximately 850 new keys which included the opening of Le Meridien Riyadh and Courtyard Riyadh Northern Ring Road.

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People in the UAE are (surprisingly) happy with government services

The researchers present seven pillars that could guide the government through the precarious waters ahead.

Map: How Countries’ Stock Markets Stack Up on ESG Practices and Carbon Risk

The Morningstar Sustainability Atlas uses the constituents of Morningstar country indexes to examine the sustainability profiles of 48 country-specific equity markets.

Disruption placing innovation at the forefront of business success

The researchers break innovation down into two parts: innovative design refers to the structure, strategy and culture of a business – and how its geared towards rapid change; and ‘innovation practices’ reflect how data, technology and ta

Connected retail market to hit $82.31bln in 2025

According to analysts, the worldwide boom in the connected retail market, which was just $19.46 billion in 2017, is being driven by the pandemic

Four reasons why investing is for everyone

As economies remain volatile, investing smartly can help anyone achieve financial freedom, according to AIX Investment Group

UAE’s strong economy supports banking sector outlook

UAE banks' asset-quality indicators will continue to deteriorate in the next 12-24 months

Businesses are not expected to return to normal until 2022, new KPMG study finds

Chief executives are also concerned about employees’ access to Covid-19 vaccines

Successfully managing family wealth in the Middle East

Family businesses contribute more than 90% of economic activity in UAE

S&P views economic, industry risks in UAE's banking sector as stable

TESS did not reduce credit risk on the banking system's balance sheet

Review of Banking and Monetary Developments –...

The total outstanding credit extended by ODCs grew by 4.0 percent to RO 26.9 billion at the end of February 2021, while credit to the private sector demonstrated a relatively moderate growth of 1.4 percent (Y-o-Y) to reach RO 23.1 billion.

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