Property slump to weigh on UAE banks as bad loans set to rise
Lenders in the United Arab Emirates will come under pressure this year as a property and retail slump take its…
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Is AI a matter of survival for the modern bank?
Artificial Intelligence or AI is transforming the banking sector by creating more personalized customer experiences, enhancing decision-making, bolstering security and…
Economic stagnation biggest risk for UAE expats
Over half of UAE-based expats (54%) believe economic stagnation in the world economy will be the biggest risk to their…
From smishing to prize scams: how to avoid bank fraud
Isabelle Jones made the mistake of clicking on a link in an email claiming to be from her bank. …
Samba Achieves Record Profit of $1.4bn in 2018
Saudi Arabia’s Samba Financial Group posted record profits in 2018 at $1.47 billion (SR5.5 billion), according to a bourse statement.…
Millennials 'demand' corporate social responsibility, says Badr Jafar
Companies will increasingly be involved in ‘impact’ investing as they work to build loyalty among socially conscious millennial customers and…
Gulf banks' consolidation should boost lenders' profitability, Moody's says
The spate of bank mergers in the Arabian Gulf should reduce overcapacity in the overcrowded sector and boost lenders' profitability…
Digital banking — a key enabler for Qatar’s e-commerce market
According to Fitch Solutions, “Qatar offers an e-commerce market worth almost $1.5bn in 2019. The Middle East and North…
Why UK should still appeal to Gulf investors despite Brexit doubts
The UK's real estate market should still hold appeal to Gulf-based real estate investors despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, according…
73% expats earn more in UAE than in their home country
The UAE has retained its position as the fourth best place to work in the world for the third time…
GCC Equities Review: Oman struggles to attract attention
The Muscat Securities Market index was the second-worst performer of all the Gulf markets in 2018, dropping by 15.2 percent…
These countries are set to see their millionaire populations skyrocket in the next 5 years
The first edition of the High Net Worth Handbook provides unique HNW analysis, uncovering the state of the world’s millionaire…