‘Liberal arts’ and coding as a ‘second language’: How hiring is changing for banks in Asia
Banks in Asia and the Middle East are gearing their hiring plans toward creative minds as they look to embrace…
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Turkey’s Unexpected Rise to the Top of Global Crypto Adopters
When thinking of countries that are ahead of the curve in crypto adoption, Turkey might not be the first place…
Eager Saudis prepare to snap up stakes in ‘crown jewel’ Aramco
“No voice is louder than that of the Aramco IPO, the largest IPO on earth,” declared Ahmed al-Arfaj, a Saudi…
Middle East Business Climate Improving
Doing business in at least four countries in the Middle East is becoming easier according to the World Bank's Doing…
Blame game: addressing the UAE's SME debt dilemma
A string of debt fleeing SME owners have led banks to tighten their belts on lending, but the businesses that…
ABIC Reiterates Importance of Keeping up with Economic Boom
The Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference held in Bahrain called for practical action to catch up with the new wave…
Consumer spending in Islamic economy sectors totals $2.2 trillion
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, has announced the results of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2019/20. …
How can MENA businesses raise funds to accelerate sustainable growth
Businesses in the Middle East and North Africa have different options to fund their sustainable growth, speakers at the Sharjah…
Laws ‘needed to attract investments’ in the Arab region
Financial experts are of the view that many global investors are choosing to invest in Europe, the US and emerging…
Income and Wealth not the Driver for Prosperity in High-Growth Markets – Global Study
Three quarters of people with a below-average income for their country report feeling prosperous; Six in ten people across high-growth…
Total ‘population’ of Kuwait as of July ’19 reaches 4.82 million
The total population of Kuwait as of July 2019 reached 4.82 million – 3.40 million expatriates and 1.42 million Kuwaiti…
Citi Bahrain Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Kingdom
Citi recently celebrated its 50h anniversary in Bahrain, and hosted its CEO Michael Corbat, for this special occasion. The…