Top UAE banks step up lending as confidence rises
The 10 largest listed banks in the UAE maintained increasing levels of confidence in the second quarter by recording increased…
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'We want to be number one' – Azizi Developments' Mirwais Azizi on the story behind Dubai's fastest-growing developer
Azizi Developments seemed to emerge from nowhere when it launched a raft of projects across Dubai in 2013. But…
'Oman's Islamic banks see remarkable growth'
Tahir bin Salim Al Amri, Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), affirmed that Islamic banks in the…
IFRS 9 adoption seen to strengthen provision coverage at Qatar banks
The adoption of IFRS 9 appears to have strengthened the provision coverage at Qatar’s commercial banks, according to experts. …
Emirates-Etihad May Be the Airline Deal of the Decade. Here’s Why
A combination of Dubai-based Emirates and Abu Dhabi’s Etihad would be the airline industry’s deal of the decade, if it…
UAE among true believers in ethical investing
The UAE is leading the way with ethical investing, second only to China. According to researchers from UBS, 60%…
Tel Aviv-Centered Messaging Wins Favor of European Tech Investors, Says Israeli Venture Capitalist
Europe has only very recently begun acknowledging Israeli technology, Israeli venture capitalist Philippe Guez, founder of cross-border mergers and acquisitions…
Meethaq Marks 5 Year Partnership in Development of Oman's Economy
Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, highlighted its successful five-year journey contributing to the country’s…
Egypt has 2nd-highest total wealth in Africa: report
In the Africa Wealth Report of 2018, Egypt is measured as having the second-highest gross wealth on the continent. …
Report: UAE a Haven for HNWI's
The UAE will remain a magnet for millionaires as the population of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) will grow faster…
Top Reasons Why UAE Banks Freeze Your Accounts
Financial experts warn UAE residents to be aware of the circumstances in which personal bank accounts can be frozen, and…
GCC to remain resilient to emerging markets capital flight
Capital flows into GCC countries will remain largely resilient to recent capital flight from emerging markets, triggered by their weak…