Water crisis could cost the Middle East 6% of GDP by 2025
Lack of adequate water management could cost the Middle East up to 6% of its GDP by 2050, according to…
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Qatar’s private sector praises state budget for 2021
Qatar Chamber’s Chairman, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani said that the State’s 2021 budget, approved by the Amir H…
The Arab Monetary Fund Holds a Virtual Workshop showcasing Buna's abilities to enhance and support the growth of the global payment industry
The Arab Monetary Fund hold on Thursday December 10, 2020 an online workshop titled “Buna compared to other payment systems…
UAE banking sector outlook stable despite asset quality pressures: Fitch
UAE’s banking sector outlook remains strong with stable outlook supported by the stable outlook on the UAE and Abu Dhabi…
World’s Best Private Banks 2021: Middle East
While Arab private banking is still making its debut compared to the giants of the global industry, this year’s Middle…
Trump set to veto congressional effort to block UAE arms sales
United States President Donald Trump issued a formal threat on Wednesday to veto congressional efforts to block his plans for…
Five nations unite to launch the Digital Cooperation Organization
Senior government officials from several nations patronized the launch of the Digital Cooperation Organization Thursday – a global organization aimed…
Moody’s affirms QIIB rating at A2 with stable outlook
Global credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed QIIB’s rating at “A2” with a “stable” outlook; indicating the strength of its…
Why Bahrain's Investcorp is thinking small to grow big in India
Investcorp, the Bahrain-based global alternative investment fund, is looking to target smaller investments in India in the $15-$40 million range…
Family businesses surprisingly positive in the wake of Covid-19
Family businesses in the Middle East have turned their attention to life beyond Covid-19, signaling a “surprising” level of optimism…
Five key stages for developing the tourism sector across the Middle East
Despite the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism remains a significant long-term opportunity for the GCC countries and Egypt. …
Egypt promotes comprehensive plan to confront overpopulation
Egypt has recently adopted a comprehensive strategy to control the population growth that poses huge pressure on the country’s resources…