Moody’s expects rise of M&A activity in GCC
Banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council region will witness a rise in merger and acquisition activity enabling future synergies and…
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60 years of Kuwaiti women working and ‘empowered’ in banking sector
The role of Kuwaiti women in the banking sector reflects their effective and vital role in economic life countrywide, as…
Almost all Gen Z and millennials in Saudi Arabia will be frequent AR users by 2025
Snap has reemphasized the integral role of Augmented Reality within the shopping and retail industry at this year’s 9th Retail…
UAE: Savings deposits worth Dh245.867 billion recorded by December 2022
Savings deposits in the UAE banking system, excluding interbank deposits, increased to Dh245.867 billion by the end of December 2022,…
UAE private business output hits 4-month high, but slows down on new orders, hiring
UAE businesses recorded their highest outputs in four months during February, with owners more confident that the trend will continue…
Global debt declines by $4tn in 2022 on stronger growth and inflation
The nominal value of global debt declined by $4 trillion to below $300 trillion in 2022, helped by stronger growth…
Lebanon’s inflation hits 124% as energy, healthcare costs soar
Lebanon’s inflation more than doubled in January, as rising living costs continued to impact consumers and businesses. The consumer…
GCC real estate on solid trajectory, upbeat on H1, says report
Buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the real estate sector in GCC economies is on a solid trajectory to witness acceleration…
Banks across Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan face an uncertain 2023
Banks across Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan face an uncertain 2023, marked by global economic instability and monetary policy tightening in…
Accenture commits to more women in UAE leadership positions
The UAE is making serious progress on gender equality with a focus on private sector partners. Accenture is among the…
Five steps to improve the odds of M&A integration success
In today’s uncertain and complex environment, successfully closing and integrating a deal can be a major challenge for dealmakers. Nicolas…
Israel cenbank to hike rates but analysts split on 25 or 50bps
Israel’s central bank is expected to raise interest rates by as much as a half percentage point this week, in…