UAE confirmed as regional hub for digital start-ups
Digital start-ups in the Middle East and North Africa attracted $650 million of funding in 2017, with 76 percent going…
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Why the GCC States Think Africa Is Worth Fighting Over
Africa's cultural and trade links to the modern Middle East run deep, thanks largely to their geographic proximity. Adjacent…
Deloitte Launches the Middle East Financial Services Regulatory Barometer 2018 for Banking Regulation in UAE
The Middle East 2018 Financial Services Regulatory Barometer provides Deloitte’s outlook for the financial services industry and regulatory environment in…
QNB holds Strategy Conference in Kuwait
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has recently held its Strategy Conference in Kuwait…
QPQ unveils online AI networking platform
QPQ International, an innovative and results-driven online networking platform that embraces three of the biggest trends of the future, including…
How Emotional is the Fed? by Gary Dugan
More active debate likely at this week’s Fed meeting on the pace of future rate rises Near term US inflation…
Access Bank UK eyes strong growth in Africa business through Dubai
The DIFC branch of Access Bank UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank Plc, a Nigerian Stock Exchange listed…
CBI’s first quarter net profit up 93%
Commercial Bank International (CBI) on Sunday reported a net profit of Dh40 million, up 93 per cent from Dh21 million…
UAE banks to experience strong liquidity this year
The liquidity situation in the UAE’s banking sector is much more comfortable due to surging oil prices, as compared to…
Boursa Kuwait, Capital Market Authority concludes roadshow in London
Boursa Kuwait and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) concluded in London Saturday a roadshow aimed at promoting the Kuwaiti market…
BCG and Silicon Foundry’s Alliance is Intended to Accelerate GCC Corporations into the Digital Innovation Era
The Boston Consulting Group has announced a new opportunity for corporations in the GCC to enhance their digital capabilities and…
Saudi Arabia has lion’s share of regional philanthropy
Nearly three quarters of philanthropic foundations in the Middle East are concentrated in Saudi Arabia, according to a new report.…