Exports of QDB-registered SMEs up 23% last year
The Qatar Development Bank has concluded the events of the Qatar Virtual Exhibition, which brought together top Qatari SMEs, distributors,…
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QNB Group is Official Mideast-Africa Supporter and Qatari Bank of FIFA World Cup 2022
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was unveiled as an Official Middle East and…
The II Q&A Sessions: RL360's David Kneeshaw on the future of advice in the Middle East
In this new feature, International Investment is highlighting some of our stand-out Q&A sessions and interviews taken from our recent…
7 FinTech Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2021
As advancements in technology are on the rise, it seems inevitable that digitalization and innovation will change the world as…
‘Overbanked’ Qatari market could benefit from more consolidation: Fitch
Credit ratings agency Fitch has described the Qatari market as “overbanked,” and believes that lenders in the country could do…
How will foreign ownership rules impact the UAE advice market?
In November 2020, the UAE passed legislation to allow foreign investors complete ownership of a business. Previously, foreign nationals…
Riyadh set to be epicenter for hyperloop technology
High-speed hyperloop technology will be one of the key components in Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions to turn…
Utilise data capabilities to meet Sustainable Development Goals
Advanced data analysis is key to tracking progress in Sustainable Development Goals. However, government bodies in the GCC often lack…
$19.8bln properties sold in Dubai in 2020; market up 270% from lowest level in May
Dubai’s real estate market is strongly recovering from its lowest levels, with buyers snapping up more than $19.8 billion worth…
GCC sovereign issues surge 25% to $66bn in 2020
Sovereign issuances by GCC entities amounted to $66.3 billion during 2020 amid growing budget deficits ensuing from Covid-19 and lower…
Qatari banks could see more consolidation
Qatar's overbanked system could see more consolidation triggered by pressure on banks' profitability from the coronavirus pandemic, particularly those with…
Uptick in Qatar’s real estate demand: KPMG
With the regional ties coming back to normal, affirmation of the COVID-19 vaccine and winning the bid to host Asian…