The Fintech Ecosystem of Dubai in 2020
Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is not only the country’s financial and commercial hub but has…
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Bank Nizwa records 37% growth in net profits
Bank Nizwa, the leading and the most trusted Islamic bank in Oman continued its successful journey in the first half…
Before the ink dries: Everything you need to know about the UAE’s economy
The United Arab Emirates is an impressive economic success story. The sovereign state at the northeast end of the Arabian…
UAE lenders banking on gradual recovery
Profitability at UAE banks will remain under strain in the second half of 2020, with recovery largely to be gradual…
Oman in the COVID-19 Pandemic: People, Policy and Economic Impact
Fifty years ago today, on 23 July 1970, Sultan Qaboos removed his father, Sa’id bin Taimur, in a British-supported palace…
Continued, but moderate capital flows to EMs likely in H2: QNB
Continued, but moderate capital flows to Emerging Markets (EM) are likely over the second half of the year, QNB has…
Job losses in Middle East aviation industry could hit 1.5 million mark
Job losses in the Middle East’s aviation and related sector could hit 1.5 million – 300,000 more than the earlier…
Abu Dhabi's Aldar Q2 profit rises 2%
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties reported a 2% rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday, although the company did not provide…
Meet your business goals with Maisarah commercial finance
Central to its strive to provide the best Islamic banking solutions for corporate and retail customers, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services,…
Qatar committed to combating climate change, investing in green techs
Qatar is fully committed to combating climate change, and investing heavily on green technology and renewable energy to mitigate the…
Covid-19 impact: Will hybrid office models pave the way forward?
As we emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown and move towards “the new normal”, working from home (WFH) has become a…
Demand for Islamic equities lifts QSE more than 49 points
A higher than average demand for the Islamic equities on Thursday lifted the Qatar Stock Exchange more than 49 points…