Fitch sees Turkish banks suffering more asset quality erosion
Turkey’s banks are set to continue suffering from exposure to troubled industries such as the construction sector and energy, Fitch…
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Saudi Arabia’s largest banks to remain profitable despite margin pressures
Moody's said that Saudi Arabia's three largest banks, National Commercial Bank, Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi British Bank, will maintain…
Plain-Sailing Future For Trade Finance Digitization
Trade finance, perhaps even more than other banking specialties, requires trust; there is inevitably a gap between shipment and delivery.…
Economic reform program reflected in positive figures: Ma’it
"Egypt’s economic reform program recorded positive results that are praised by international institutions, as the budget deficit decreased from 16.5…
Banks need to be 'technology savvy, technology first', to stay competitive: Brett King
Banks need to be “technology savvy, technology first” to stay competitive in future, said Brett King, futurist, bestselling author, and…
Qatari economy to accelerate growth in 2020: Commercial Bank
The Qatari economy will witness a faster growth in 2020. On the growth rate, the country is seeing a steady…
QNB banks on its capital strength to grow balance sheet in ‘controlled’ way
The strength of QNB’s capital “allows us to grow our balance sheet in a controlled way and capitalise on opportunities…
INTERVIEW: Rolls-Royce and the Middle East: A love story
At a recent “swing through” the Middle East, Torsten Muller-Otvos, the chief executive of luxury car maker Rolls-Royce, was asked…
Dubai Chamber-led advisory council outlines plans to boost economic competitiveness
The newly formed International Advisory Council recently held its first meeting at the Dubai Executive Council’s headquarters where member companies…
UAE aims to become most business friendly country by 2021
The UAE aims to become the most business friendly country in the world over the next couple of years and…
Family-owned companies more likely than VCs, equity funds to invest in social impact, says Nabta Health CEO
Family-owned companies are more likely to invest in social impact start-ups than venture capitalists or equity funds, according to the…
UAE at the forefront of blockchain adoption
The UAE is one of the leading destinations for innovators and entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. The nation nurtures a…