12/17/2020
UAE-Israeli partnership agrees deal to buy Finablr
Business linked to former prime minister Ehud Olmert hopes to revive payments group
Alternative Investments
12/16/2020
Business community welcomes 2021 spending plans
According to a statement issued by the Saudi Press Agency on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, preliminary estimates for the year 2021 indicate real GDP growth of about 3.2 percent
12/16/2020
Saudi Arabia to get sovereign wealth fund dividend, has no tax hike plan, says finance minister
Saudi expects to receive up to 25b riyals dividends this year from Public Investment Fund
12/16/2020
Trade Insurance to Cover Japanese Bank Loans to Saudi Arabia
The three megabank lenders of MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank are among those expected to provide the insured loans to Saudi Arabia.
12/16/2020
JLL advises Kamco Invest and Greenridge Investment Management on refinancing of two B&Q retail warehouse units in UK
Transaction underlines investor appetite for stable and long-term rental income producing assets
12/16/2020
New reforms boost confidence among investors in Dubai once again
Dubai has always amazed the international business community in its unparalleled ability to reinvent itself and adapt to any challenges. We have seen the city’s impeccable resilience in thwarting the threats posed by a global pandemic. It is a great
12/16/2020
GE ranks UAE global innovation leader
Healthcare is seen as the top industry to make significant progress in the past six months
12/16/2020
Is open banking the answer to boosting the UAE property market?
In addition, open banking significantly decreases the processing times of banking applications, as the need for multiple KYC and AML checks are reduced.
12/16/2020
McKinsey seeking 20 Emiratis in Abu Dhabi for leadership program
The consultancy established the programme early 2020 as part of its commitment to nurturing home grown talent in the emirate.
12/15/2020
Axia investments launches new trading platform designed for GCC countries
The Gulf Coast countries have played an essential role in the global economic development for the past two decades
12/15/2020
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala reviews equities fund in investment shake-up - sources
One of the sources said Mubadala's equities fund had piled up too many illiquid assets in its portfolio
12/15/2020
QDB eyes entrepreneurs’ access to procurement, global markets
Al-Khalifa reiterated that QDB established an incubation and acceleration centre to provide Qatar’s entrepreneurship and startup community access to a range of benefits.
12/15/2020
The importance of lean and agile in delivering value for customers
Companies must find ways to move faster and deliver higher quality products and services while providing the structure and stability to develop a healthy organisational culture.
12/15/2020
Qatar shares edge higher amid bullish outlook
The Islamic stocks were seen treading a flat course in the bourse, which otherwise saw losers outnumber gainers.
12/15/2020
UAE-Israel Business Leaders Summit: Chalking out investment priorities should take precedence in UAE-Israel ties
Each country has got specific skill sets that can expand alliance possibilities
12/15/2020
CoinsFounder officially launching largest investment branch in the Middle East
It is noteworthy that the company has been operating over the Internet for several months in the Middle East, pending the legal decree to begin implementing official expansion steps and legally working on the Middle East.
12/14/2020
Qatari investments in UK reach £40bn
It is noteworthy that the total number of British companies and representative offices operating in Qatar amounts to about 1,134 companies and representation offices.
12/14/2020
Saudi NWC launches Makkah sewage plant operations
With a production capacity of 15,000 cu m per day, the new plant caters to the needs of more than 75,000 residents in the area.
12/14/2020
UAE’s loan growth and liquidity pick up pace in Q3-2020
Total deposits rose at a faster phase than loans during this period
12/14/2020
A roundup of BCG's Middle East CEO and Leaders Forums
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently held its two-day flagship CEO and Leaders Forums, bringing together senior leaders from the public and private sector across the Middle East. A roundup of the event’s main takeaways.