Middle East M&A activity records slow growth during H2-2020
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal-making in the Middle East was slower in 2020 compared to 2019. There were 220…
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UAE most competitive market in GCC; 4th globally
The UAE ranks number one overall as the most competitive emerging market in GCC, according to the annual Agility Emerging…
Interview: UAE's Bee'ah to explore waste-to-energy plant opportunities in the region – CEO
For a waste-management company, Sharjah-based Bee’ah is aiming high. It is helping the city become the first in the region…
Saudi's Anaam Holding to increase capital, targets $56mln
Saudi Arabia’s Anaam International Holding Group has announced its board recommendation to increase capital by SAR 210 million ($56 million)…
Bahrain will continue on development path: minister
Bahrain's Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain’s resolve to continue to achieve desired…
Abu Dhabi to see 'spike' in new residential supply in 2021
Residential supply handovers in Abu Dhabi are expected to hit their highest level in approximately half a decade, as several…
Dollar losses to continue during next 2 years: National Bank of Kuwait exec
The dollar price has become a safe haven since the start of the pandemic, head of the National Bank of…
UAE foundations: so much more than succession planning
Families are increasingly becoming more complex, internationally mobile and aware of the transition of wealth between generations. Therefore, owing to…
UAE's biggest bank returns to debt markets for fifth time in 2021
The UAE's biggest bank has returned to the debt markets for the fifth time in less than two months. …
7 reasons why mutual funds are great for savings
Mutual funds give people affordable access to a wide variety of assets to match their risk profile and financial goals.…
BCG's Leila Hoteit among top 50 businesswomen in Middle East
For the second year in a row, Boston Consulting Group’s Leila Hoteit has been named one of the Middle East’s…
UAE investors are optimistic about their region's economy, UBS survey finds
COVID-19 remains the top concern for UAE investors, followed by climate change and fear of a market downturn 9…