Lebanon resumes IMF 'interactions', committed to fair solution for creditors
Lebanon has resumed "interactions" with the International Monetary Fund with a view to agreeing a recovery program that can harness…
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Digital payments transform how Jordan does business
“Digital financial services in Jordan powered by financial technology have been positively impacted by COVID pandemic as we have seen…
Massive Leak Exposes the Hidden Fortunes of World’s Elite and Crooks
On April 29, 2009, the tenants of a strip of shops and offices on Maddox Street in London’s exclusive Mayfair…
From Disaster To Dreamland: Gulf Economies Are Exploding in 2021
Last year, deep in the throes of the energy crisis, Gulf nations led by Saudi Arabia constantly touted the strength…
Islamic banks' reputation surges amidst pandemic
A report by CARMA has identified the top five Islamic banks in the MENA and Asia regions in terms of…
'Green is the new black' as pandemic sharpens focus on sustainability for Middle East home buyers
The coronavirus pandemic has driven a shift in attitudes amongst Middle East home buyers, according to the 2021 Knight Frank…
Schroders Global Investor Study 2021
The impact of the global pandemic has sharpened investors’ focus on environmental and social issues despite calls for greater sustainability-focused…
Qatar banking sector remains 'safe, sound and solid', says QCB governor
Qatar’s banking sector remains “safe, sound and solid”; HE the QCB Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al-Thani said and noted…
Digital services delivered with a human touch – that's the future of banking
Financial institutions are finding new ways to connect as the world becomes increasingly more digital. As companies continue to innovate,…
How to Change Course on Climate
The situation is dire, but it’s not too late. Here are some steps that countries, companies, and investors can take…
The coronavirus effect on global economic sentiment
Eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, executives’ responses to our latest McKinsey Global Survey suggest that they believe the economy…
PwC Middle East 2021 Working Capital Study: Companies need to embrace capital efficiency to recover and support value creation
Almost half (49.5%) of the companies in our study ended 2020 with a year-on-year improvement in working capital performance measured…