SICO to embed IdealRatings ESG data, marking a new era for MENA investors
SICO BSC (c) has announced that it will begin embedding IdealRatings’ ESG data to be available as part of SICO’s…
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Qatari market remains resilient despite challenges, says investment expert
Qatar has been resilient amid the challenges, such as the blockade and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have threatened to disrupt…
Qatari banks’ return on common belongings improves in 2019: QCB
Qatari banks’ return on common belongings (RoAA) improved marginally to 1.59% in 2019 from 1.56% in 2018 in tandem with…
Gulf asset managers to face pressure amid twin shock – Moody's
Asset managers in most of the Gulf will face moderate-to-high pressure on their profitability over the next year to 18…
Sanctum Wealth: The Great Disconnect
In each of our commentary over the last five months, at the cost of sounding like a broken record, we…
Cash is no longer king at Middle East checkouts, says Network International CEO Simon Haslam
Here is a personal insight into the changes in regional retailing during the pandemic: Spinneys shoppers have virtually given up…
KT Special: Dubai residents prefer larger homes as rents fall
Dubai residents are increasingly moving towards affordable community houses in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak as they now prefer…
Hapoalim and Leumi top execs to visit UAE
A Hapoalim delegation led by CEO Dov Kotler will visit the UAE this week and a Leumi delegation led by…
Saudi economy shows positive results after reopening
The 15th edition of Euromoney conference was virtually launched on Thursday, 3 September 2020. In partnership with MoF and the…
Top UAE banks that adopted blockchain technology and why
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published a white paper analyzing learnings from more than 60 governmental and nongovernmental entities…
How the AIIB Grows China’s Interests in the Middle East
The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank recently announced that its sixth Annual Meeting will be held…
Dubai Lures Wealthy Retirees
Dubai has launched a new program to attract foreign adults nearing retirement amid an exodus of expatriates in the Middle…