UAE investors applaud regional bank results
UAE stocks surged on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to forecast-beating results from the country's key lenders First Abu Dhabi…
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The Future is Looking Brighter for the UAE
Business confidence in the UAE is returning after the initial impact of Covid-19, and so too are foreign firms establishing…
Islamic banking is getting its perfect storm moment
2020 was mostly spent in managing COVID-19. Almost all countries had schemes announced by their central banks, which entailed a…
UK, Europe to prosper after Brexit divorce, top banker tells Saudi summit
The United Kingdom will recover from challenges associated with leaving the European Union and prosper after Brexit, according to Thomas…
Predictions and trends impacting finance and banking in 2021
COVID-19 has certainly helped catalyze a move towards digitization. Banking and finance stand to reap benefits in 2021 The UAE…
Saudi Arabia returns to dollar-debt market to boost finances
Saudi Arabia sold a two-part dollar bond as countries in the Gulf Arab region raise cash buffers to weather low…
Bahrain will likely need further Gulf financial support
Bahrain will likely need further financial support from its Gulf neighbors despite reform measures, Fitch Ratings’ lead Bahrain analyst Toby…
UAE banking sector recovery will be gradual in 2021
The UAE’s banking sector recovery from the impact of pandemic will be a gradual in 2021, rating agency Standard &…
National Bank of Oman Enables 6,500 POS Machines with QR Code Payments
Helping more people go cashless, National Bank of Oman has enhanced its QR code payments capabilities, with 6,500 Point of…
Workplace Stress During COVID-19: 5 Ways to Support Your Employees’ Mental Well-being
Your business relies on the strength and commitment of your employees. During these unsettled times, they may be feeling anxious,…
Looking for the best investment option? Oman REIT Fund could be the best bet
With the launch of the OMR65.48 million Oman REIT Fund, and its OMR26.1 million initial public offering (IPO) that can…
COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam
The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more…