Islamic finance becoming a multi-faceted industry
Two separate news announcements last week have shed a brilliant light on the Islamic finance industry in Qatar. As…
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Turkey's location attractive for Indian investors
It is the right time for Indian companies to invest in Turkey, said the head of a major Indian business…
Portfolio investment flows to UAE, rest of GCC to increase
Portfolio investments into Gulf cooperation Council countries, which include the UAE, are expected to surge this year, particularly from investors…
Revealed: 7 UAE billionaires among world's richest in 2019; Majid Al Futtaim wealthiest in UAE
Seven entrepreneurs and conglomerates from the UAE who are currently holding massive assets in diversified businesses landed on Forbes 2019…
Private capital flows into UAE to pick up in 2019
The UAE will remain the main regional destination for foreign direct investment inflows in 2019 supported by political stability and…
Middle East: The Gulf's banks improve their Asia focus
Trade between the Middle East and Asia grows and becomes more complex, integrated and interdependent with each passing year. An…
S&P affirms QIB’s rating at ‘A-/A-2’ with stable outlook
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Qatar Islamic Bank’s issuer credit rating at ‘A-/A-2’ with a stable outlook. S&P, one…
Millionaires get richer: Where do ultra-high-net-worth individuals in UAE, rest of Middle East keep their money?
The multi-million-dirham club in the UAE is expanding every year and by 2023, there will be approximately 799 individuals with…
How wealth management can utilise fintech for accountability By Wael Al-Nahedh, CEO, Spearvest
Digital transformation is reshaping industries and transforming markets beyond all recognition on a global scale. Nowhere is this more profound…
First time buyers in Dubai attracted by prices and new visa regulations: Bayut.com
Lower prices mixed with new laws regarding visas and retirement options are pushing Dubai residents to take the plunge as…
Qatar sells triple-tranche jumbo bond to boost $12 billion
Qatar sold $12 billion in bonds on Wednesday, and drew around $50 billion in demand – the largest order book…
Payments Landscape in Egypt: Opportunities and Risks
GlobalData’s “Payments Landscape in Egypt: Opportunities and Risks to 2022”, report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Egyptian…