Experts share their tips to financially cope during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is taking an economic toll worldwide. We look at four scenarios that could be affecting you here…
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GCC banking sector may see a ‘second wave’ of M&A, says S&P Global Ratings
The GCC region may see a “second wave” of mergers and acquisitions, S&P Global Ratings said, and noted that it…
COVID 19 fight: UAE banks ready to meet challenges
The UAE’s banking sector will stand with the nation and its people to face the challenges posed by the coronavirus…
Bahrain’s banking system grows 4.6% in 2019
Bahrain’s banking system’s (retail and wholesale banks) total aggregate balance sheet increased to $204.9 billion by the end of 2019,…
Fitch revises HSBC Bank Middle East's outlook to negative
Fitch Ratings has revised UAE-based HSBC Bank Middle East Limited's Outlook to Negative from Stable, while affirming the bank's Long?Term…
Short-term impact of COVID-19 on UAE logistics sector: Knight Frank
The long-term outlook of the UAE’s industrials and logistics markets remain strong despite the short to medium-term challenges due to…
UAE-based agtech Pure Harvest secures $100 million commitment from Kuwait’s Wafra, raises $20.6 million Series A
Pure Harvest, a UAE-based agtech business has secured a $100 million multi-stage investment commitment from Wafra, a Kuwaiti investment firm…
COVID-19 exit: UAE economy can expect a second-half bounce
The UAE’s stimulus package should start seeing results from the second-half of the year... but until then, the economy will…
Stimulus measures will help GCC banks remain stable
The sharp decline in oil prices, accelerated real-estate price corrections, and drop in vital non-oil economic sectors will pressure the…
World Health Day 2020: Things to do during lockdown
Every year, April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day to spread awareness about maintaining good health and a balanced…
Are there any safe havens in this global market crash?
As stock market volatility looks set to continue for some time, investors can be forgiven for wanting to flee the…
Economic Policies for the COVID-19 War
The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis like no other. It feels like a war, and in many ways it is.…