Abu Dhabi bank said to seek $136m savings by cutting jobs
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking to save about AED500 million ($136 million) by cutting jobs and closing branches as…
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Saudi CEOs are worried about global economy, but confident about local businesses
Business leaders in Saudi Arabia are increasingly worried about where the global economy is headed this year. However, they are…
Fintech to help SMEs get more access to funding, says QDB chief
By utilising Financial Technology (Fintech) solutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could gain more access to funding, the chief executive…
Kardashian pal raises eyebrows brokering access to Saudi fund-WSJ
A close friend of the Kardashian clan has become a high-profile player in Saudi Arabia's investment scene, introducing companies to…
Dubai luxury homes market to remain resilient in 2020
The luxury residential market in Dubai will remain resilient in 2020. Expectation derives from existing and prospective local and foreign…
What does an IT AMC cover? Check out 6 Basic Services [Plus Additional Ones]
A poorly maintained IT infrastructure is a disaster for a business, especially when it is competing with countless businesses of…
Istanbul Airport operator reportedly in talks with Chinese banks to refinance 5.7B euros in loans
Turkey's Istanbul Airport operator IGA is in talks with Chinese banks led by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to…
Fitch Ratings: Sukuk Issuance Rose in 2019 as Diversification Continues
Global sukuk issuance rose 6% in 2019 as the range of issuers and investors broadened, although supply is still concentrated…
Deloitte showcases latest in AI technology in Dubai
Deloitte has launched its Middle East inaugural Experience Analytics event in Dubai at Dubai Studio City. Experience Analytics is…
Bail-in or bail-out? Lebanese banks in need of rescue as crisis bites
The worst is yet to come for Lebanon’s banks. The old-style way of running the economy – attracting capital…
Team EFG Bank wins Sailing Arabia – The Tour in Oman
Team EFG Bank, made up of Olympian Sofian Bouvet, fellow Frenchman Gaulthier Germain, and rising Omani star Ali al Balushi,…
More job cuts in the Middle East? 77% of CEOs to drive 'operational efficiencies'
Many companies across the Middle East may increase headcounts or just leave it unchanged this year. However, the overall focus…