UAE to grow 3% in 2019: WB
The UAE's gross domestic product (GDP) will maintain its strong growth in 2019 and the next two years, helped by…
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Why Gulf Banks Are Merging Like Never Before
Lenders in the Persian Gulf have been rapidly consolidating as they seek to stay competitive in an era of lower…
First Abu Dhabi Bank: Proving its worth
Success stories spawn imitators. Such is the case with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the large Emirati financial institution formed…
Bahrain beats UK and USA as second best country for expats to work
Bahrain is the second best country in the world for expats to work according to a new survey from HSBC.…
UAE's higher spending to shore up economic growth in 2019
The UAE’s consolidated government spending for 2019 is significantly higher than last year and is expected to support economic growth…
Mark Mobius doesn’t think anyone should be investing in Saudi Arabia
Now is not a good time to put your money in Saudi Arabia, heavyweight emerging markets investor Mark Mobius believes. …
Rising interest rates set to boost Saudi banks' earnings
Saudi Arabian banks may report double-digit earnings growth this year as rising interest rates and increased government spending offset the…
Fifty-year Charter for a progressive Dubai: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the “The…
Women hold $53bn in bank deposits in Saudi Arabia
Women hold 20 per cent of funds held in Saudi banks, worth more than $53 billion. “Women benefit from…
How the UAE rose to the top in global rankings
The UAE has become synonymous with endless and unrivalled achievements at all levels, not only by Arab, Gulf or regional…
REIT turn: Saudi sees surge in listings, but market performance is tough
The market for real estate investment funds (REITs) in Saudi Arabia saw strong growth in 2018, with the number of…
View from the Gulf: Overcoming Succession Fear Itself
The Gulf has seen transition planning become a key area of focus in recent years. Across the region, transition-friendly systems…