Oman to boost spending modestly in 2019 budget
Oman’s government released a 2019 state budget on Tuesday that slows spending growth but may not cut a big deficit…
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Banking giant HSBC divests from Israel arms manufacturer
Human rights groups have claimed a major victory after HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in…
UAE business outlook for 2019: What to expect in real estate, jobs, IT, banking, stocks and jewellery sectors
As the countdown begins for 2019, Gulf News talks to experts to understand what the New Year will spell for…
9 New Year’s resolutions to keep your UAE lifestyle up and costs down
The pressure on family budgets in the UAE is lessening with costs such as rent now falling while salaries are…
Qatar’s fiscal position strengthens on oil, gas revenues: EIU
The risk of capital outflows induced by the regional blockade on Qatar has largely subsided with the “recovery of foreign…
Lebanon faces financial crisis, says minister
Lebanon’s finance minister has said the heavily indebted country is in a state of economic crisis and warned it faces…
UAE’s banking sector profitability to remain strong in 2019
The UAE’s banking sector maintained steady asset growth, improved profitability and asset quality in 2018 and is expected to deliver…
18 Accomplishments for Arab Women in 2018
Arab women dominated 2018 This year has been a roller-coaster, one that brought so much change to the region.…
GCC banks and regulators see new opportunities in mergers
Once a taboo in the GCC bank boardrooms, the option of a merger has become more acceptable, thanks to the…
Egypt, UAE and Tunisia among best countries worldwide in developing renewable energy
Egypt, Tunisia, and the UAE have been listed among the World Bank’s list of the best countries developing renewable energy…
GCC government borrowings set to surge on higher spending plans
Govereign borrowings by GCC governments are set to surge in 2019, largely driven by higher spending needs in the context…
Kingdom of Bahrain ‘can become global open banking leader’
The financial services sector of the Kingdom of Bahrain is on the way to being a global pace setter in…