UAE's GDP growth for 2020 to contract by 5.2% – Central Bank
The UAE economy is expected to face further contraction, with a decline in GDP of 5.2 percent in 2020 compared…
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UAE announces details of economic substance regulations
The Ministry of Finance, MoF, announced the details of the Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2020 concerning Economic Substance Regulations,…
Saudi Arabia's construction sector is powering Vision 2030
The infrastructure and construction industry is a crucial pillar of the government’s plan to overhaul the Saudi Arbia economy. Anwar…
Singapore among countries likely to recover first; global economic recovery slated to stretch to 2023 and beyond: S&P Global Ratings
Singapore, along with China, Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia are among the banking systems that are likely…
Are green bonds the future for the Gulf or just a gimmick?
Analysts ponder the rise of green bonds in a region known for oil wells, tankers and sprawling natural-gas plants …
What Are The Go-To Jurisdictions for Wealthy Middle Easterners and Why?
Ultra High Net Worth Middle Eastern families and individuals have a variety of jurisdictions to look to for succession planning…
EMEA companies lead the way with most culturally diverse boards: Refinitiv
Diversity and inclusion in the workforce are the core environmental, social and governance themes that financial professionals are increasingly incorporating…
Egyptian expats' remittances rise to $2.9bln in July: CBE
Remittances from Egyptians living abroad rose for the second month in a row, growing by 9.5% year-on-year (YoY) in July,…
Why Dubai's healthcare sector may need to adapt to cope with retiree influx
Dubai's healthcare sector may need to adapt to dealing with more elderly patients and their specific needs after the emirate…
Oman to target $3-$4bln with upcoming bond sale – sources
Oman plans to issue U.S. dollar-denominated bonds soon, targeting $3 billion to $4 billion with the deal, two sources said,…
DFM and Nasdaq Dubai highlight significant role of IR in strengthening listed companies' links with investors
Hassan Al Serkal: “Listed companies’ IR expansion is pivotal to attract further investments and increases their market value” Hamed Ali:…
Abu Dhabi climbs international rankings as a business events destination
The Emirate has celebrating two new significant business events-related achievements, after the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau unveiled news…