Banks see no reason to delay repayment of citizens’ loans
According to Kuwaiti banks, there is no need to postpone the due installments from Kuwaiti debtors, reports Al-Rai daily quoting…
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The impact of coronavirus on the UAE banking sector
The ongoing coronavirus epidemic may lead to reduced borrowing and lending, impacting banks that work in corporate and personal finance…
UAE advisers target clients on Instagram
Photo and video-sharing social network Instagram has been added to the advertising arsenal of financial advisers based in the UAE.…
Doha Inspire Awards 2020 to honour women for outstanding achievements
Singapore- and Qatar-based Xplus Inc has launched the Doha Inspire Awards 2020 to honour women living in Qatar for outstanding…
Deadly virus delays Egyptians’ travel plans
The global spread of the deadly coronavirus has delayed travel plans for thousands of Egyptians. Long, and at times…
Saudi Aramco shares dive, Gulf debt markets hit as oil drops
Saudi Aramco shares fell by as much as 10% on Monday, dropping below their December listing price after Saudi Arabia…
Tunisia cuts 2020 growth forecast, seeks new IMF deal
Tunisia will seek a new loan deal with the International Monetary Fund, its prime minister said on Sunday, after slashing…
Gulf sovereign bonds drop as oil dives
International bonds issued by governments in the Gulf dropped on Monday as oil prices plummeted, Refinitiv data showed. Omani…
Saudi banks’ net foreign assets down 51% in January
Net foreign assets held by Saudi banks declined by 51% year-on-year (YoY) in January for the third month in a…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and…
Why Most Business “Awards” Are a Scam, Preying on Pride
Years ago, one of my clients used to pridefully boast that he’d been recognized as one of the top consultants…
Women and wealth: Is the financial industry misunderstanding women in the Middle East?
This commentary is written by Blake Goud, CEO of the Responsible Finance & Investment (RFI) Foundation, and Jessica Robinson, Founder…