Bahrain's BBK exploring acquisition of Ithmaar Bank
Bahrain's Ithmaar Holding said on Wednesday it is in talks with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait about the potential sale…
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Here Are the Islamic Financial Market Post-Covid Challenges
With an aggregate worth of $2.4 trillion and following a recent decade-average growth of around 6.6%, S&P Global’s predictions suggest…
Revealed: the most powerful people in Saudi Arabia
Welcome to the annual Arabian Business Saudi Power List - our guide to the kingdom’s most influential movers and shakers.…
Here Are The Top Ten Largest Banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council Region
In the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are home to some of the largest banks in the entire…
Strong capital base gives SABB buffer against pandemic shock
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) recorded an accounting loss for the first half of 2020 following an impairment in goodwill…
Automated payment retrieval service to come into force soon — Hafez
Talaat Hafez, spokesman for Saudi banks, said that the Saudi Payments Company (SPC) is currently working to introduce the automated…
Qatar Free Zones welcomes new ‘economy businesses’ with fast setup, new infrastructure
Qatar Free Zones welcomes new “economy businesses” to set up very fast and enjoy brand new infrastructure, tailor-made solutions, and…
GCC governments should make supply chains more resilient
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains, which has in turn damaged global manufacturing. This has forced governments and businesses…
Democratisation of Wealth Management – What Lies Ahead?
The democratisation of wealth management has been well underway for the past few years. With the global economic downturn and…
Saudi, UAE top mideast markets for opportunities in printing industry: report
The Middle East printing industry is at a turning point and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for print…
Barwa Bank announces successful exit of education investment in Qatar
Barwa Bank has announced the successful closure of the education investment launched by its wholly owned subsidiary, The First Investor …
IQ convenes EGM on Sept 13 to seek approval for Qafco stake buy
Market heavyweight Industries Qatar has convened an extraordinary general assembly meeting on September 13 to seek shareholders’ approval for the…