Global Islamic financing requires competent leadership
The leadership of Islamic financial institutions has to show exceptional professional competence and integrity to convince their stakeholders that they…
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Aberdeen Standard maps countries on ESG credentials
Aberdeen Standard Investments’ in-house research unit has published a new paper which has identified the countries with the highest environmental,…
MENA M&A increases in 2018, but activity is forecast to be "subdued" in the year ahead
Mergers and acquisitions in the Middle East and North Africa doubled between 2017 and 2018, according to the latest report…
Middle East finance firms urged to adapt to demands of investors
Financial advisory firms in the Middle East must modernize and enforce leadership changes to steer the market away from its…
Egypt falls for fifth day, banks boost Qatar
Egypt's blue-chip stock index fell for a fifth straight day on Monday, while Saudi Arabia edged up as oil prices…
Riyad Bank participates in Digital Saudi 2030
Riyad Bank recently participated in Digital Saudi 2030, the biggest digital transformation forum in the Kingdom, which was held in…
Israel seeks to establish diplomatic ties with Bahrain
Israel is seeking to establish official relations with Bahrain, Israeli media has reported. According to Israeli Channel 2, Prime…
Yas Island at 10
Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment destination, Yas Island, that aims to diversify the Emirate’s economy through tourism, celebrates its…
U.A.E. Banks Look Outside of Their Home Turf to Boost Loan Deals
Some of United Arab Emirates’ biggest banks are looking outside of their home turf to make up for relatively slow…
Global Forum on Tax Transparency marks a dramatic shift in the fight against tax evasion
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes held its annual meeting in Punta del Este,…
Is the UAE end-of-service gratuity set for an overhaul?
Receiving an end-of-service benefit after leaving a job in the UAE is a moment all expatriate employees look forward to.…
Report: Companies shying away from business with some Qatari banks
More questions over UAE banks that have Qatari shareholders were raised recently, Reuters has reported. Companies and financial entities…