Goldman Sachs Tap UBS' Private Bank
The U.S. bank is poaching from the Swiss heavyweight in its wealth push – the second time it has done…
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Strengthening resilience is the key to success in 2021, says PwC's Global Crisis Survey
One year after Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, PwC's second Global Crisis Survey looks at the worldwide business community's…
Saudis growing ‘more loyal’ to domestic brands amid pandemic, retailer says
Saudi consumers have become more loyal toward domestic brands during the pandemic, Marwan Moukarzel, CEO of leading retailer Fawaz Alhokair…
Saudi Islamic Banks' Asset Quality Prone to Deterioration; Strong Capital and Liquidity
Saudi Islamic banks' asset quality will weaken as government forbearance measures expire, Fitch Ratings says, although possibly by less than…
QFTH receives more than 500 applications from fintechs to join Wave 2 of its Incubator and Accelerator Programmes
The Qatar Fintech Hub, co-founded by Qatar Development Bank, has received applications from more than 500 early and mature fintechs…
GCC consulting industry fees drop by $400 million in coronayear
The consulting industry of the Gulf Cooperation Council contracted by nearly $400 million last year, marking its worst year on…
Robust legal, regulatory framework helps Islamic finance growth in Qatar: Al-Kuwari
HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari said the “remarkable growth” achieved by Islamic finance in…
Dubai’s biggest bank to raise $1.75bn in Gulf’s first ‘sustainable loan’
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank, plans to raise $1.75 billion in the Gulf region’s first sustainability-linked loan to refinance existing…
UAE shares lead GCC markets, boosted by Julphar, reopening of Suez Canal
The UAE shares on Monday led the GCC market gains, thanks to big jump in shares of Abu Dhabi-listed pharmaceutical…
UAE employees feel missing out on career opportunities when working from home: Cisco
Employees in the UAE are concerned about losing out on growth opportunities because they work from home, even though it…
GCC workers optimistic and ready to build digital skills
The GCC’s workforce is approaching the future with a sunny outlook, with many embracing the digital change that unfolded through…
Emirates NBD reports steep increase in contactless payments
As consumers and merchants have increasingly preferred to use touch-free technologies to stay safe during the Covid-19 outbreak, Emirates NBD,…