UAE focused on investments in facilities, services to meet global trade needs
The UAE is focused on the investment in facilities and services required to meet the needs of global trade and…
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Over half of UAE workforce will not survive financially if hit by critical illness
Over half (57%) of UAE employees will not survive financially for three months in event of a critical illness after…
Bahrain may tap international debt market in second half of 2021
Bahrain has started talks with banks over a potential international debt sale in the second half of this year, Bloomberg…
Sukuk growth may be blunted by UAE's tighter standards: S&P
The growth in shariah-compliant bond issuance this year could be hurt by complications arising from the UAE’s recent adoption of…
Doha Bank wins two Global Good Governance Awards for 2021
Doha Bank has received two awards from the Global Good Governance Awards 2021 (3G Awards 2021), including the 3G Financial…
Negative rating pressure on emerging market banks remains: Fitch
The outlooks on almost half of emerging market (EM) bank ratings remain negative, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.…
Cities urged to build upwards but ditch skyscraper obsession: World Bank report
Taller buildings are key to enhancing quality of life as the world's urban population grows, but cities should not become…
Dubai real estate lagging behind the global boom says Knight Frank
A supply glut that’s held down Dubai’s property prices for over half a decade will likely keep it on the…
Domestic travellers buoy Dubai tourism in pandemic year, KPMG's Dubai hospitality report reveals
Half of owner/operators expect occupancy rates above 60% in FY 2021 and 75% expect occupancy to return to pre-Covid-19 levels…
Dubai property booms as wealthy buyers escape lockdowns
Dubai’s property market is powering out of a six-year malaise as “lockdown dodgers” and wealthy international investors drive a buying…
Know the law: UAE residency visa of up to 5 years for property owners
Question: I am an Indian citizen residing in India. If I invest in a property in Dubai or wider UAE,…
Bahrain Financial Group eyes more real estate, logistics, healthcare deals
Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group will scale up business in other markets, following a robust performance during the first quarter of…