Dubai businesses close September with 'sharpest' growth in sales – and confidence
Dubai businesses recorded the fastest rise in sales in 3 months during September, and which set off the biggest boost…
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Buying or selling your investments? Fear of losing money is hurting your profit margins
It’s common for any investor to wish being better off holding onto a profitable investment for a tad longer or…
Many reasons why UAE banks' interest rates on savings account take time to catch up
Chances are you don’t know the answer. Or don’t remember. Or care. Even if you did, it won’t really matter,…
Saudi Arabia revises growth forecast for 2023 and 2024 as spending rises
Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, has revised its growth forecast for 2023 and expects to record a budget…
Qatari firms among best workplaces for women in 2023
Qatar has been ranked among the top-notch firms in promoting gender parity in the workforce. Great Place to Work,…
Roland Berger event introduces young Saudi's to strategy consulting
Over 60 young Saudi professionals participated in Roland Berger’s Hema Case Competition, with the event’s star performers now well lined…
UAE economy to grow 3% in 2023; 4% in 2024: S&P
The UAE economy is forecast to grow 3% in 2023 and 4% in 2024, driven by the non-oil sector, which…
Knight Frank: 94% of wealthy GCC investors targeting Egypt for real estate investments
94% of wealthy GCC investors with over US$ 1 million in investable assets are keen to purchase property in Egypt,…
Moody’s upgrades United Arab Bank’s outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’
Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has reaffirmed United Arab Bank’s long-term deposit ratings and improved the outlook on their ratings from…
Residential sector a promising market
According to industry sources, Qatar’s most promising market is the “affordable” housing sector. Researchers in the country believe that…
S&P sees high profitability for Kuwaiti banks this year
A report issued by Standard & Poor’s global credit ratings agency expected that the profitability of Kuwaiti banks will remain…
Fitch affirms QIIB’s ‘A-’ rating with positive outlook
QIIB announced that global credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed its rating at “A-”with a positive outlook, as stated in…