Top 10 most successful businesses in the Middle East
Business Chief Middle East takes a closer look at the Top 10 most successful businesses on the Middle East stock…
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Saudis take on self-isolation through the internet
As Saudis go head-to-head with the coronavirus, taking precautionary measures through self-isolation, the internet has become an essential tool for…
DiplomaticQuarter: UK envoy thanks Saudi health officials, updates British nationals on COVID-19
The UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton has thanked the Saudi authorities for their hard work containing the spread…
Saudi Arabia to cut 5% of 2020 budget to fight effects of coronavirus pandemic
Saudi Arabia is to cut SAR50 billion ($13.32 billion) from this year’s budget in light of the negative impact of…
After Lebanon, where next? Emerging markets look for weak links
In the aftermath of Lebanon's sovereign debt default and with the global economy reeling from its biggest shock in more…
UAE banks' assets hit $842.6bln in February
The Central Bank of the UAE has revealed the country's banking indicator figures for February 2020, noting gross banks' assets…
Reducing the risk of infection
We all know the importance of good hand hygiene and of keeping our distance if we want to protect ourselves…
Covid-19: a dress rehearsal for the climate emergency?
Are there lessons to be found in humanity’s response to Covid-19 that can help us fight climate change? The current…
NMC Health reassures staff on salary payments
UAE’s largest hospital operator, NMC Health, is close to securing a deal with its creditor banks for the release of…
Finablr faces possible insolvency; central bank seizes UAE Exchange ops
Travelex-owner Finablr warned on Tuesday it was preparing for potential insolvency, while operations of its unit in the United Arab…
Dubai Holding and Meraas announce $270mln coronavirus relief package
DubaiHolding and Meraas Dubai has launched a 1 billion dirhams ($270 million) economic relief package aimed at supporting existing business…
UAE stimulus will limit banks’ asset quality dip
A host of fiscal and monetary support schemes announced by the UAE government and Central Bank to support the economy…