UAE, Saudi business confidence dips over VAT launch
Business confidence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia dipped ahead of the launch of VAT due to concerns over increased…
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Kroll Report highlights heightened fraud, cyber, and security risks
Key survey findings include: All-time high incidence levels. Businesses reported all-time high levels of fraud (84%), cyber (86%), and security…
Here is why millionaires continue to flock to UAE
Dubai was among the world's top 14 cities where more than 1,000 high net worth individuals migrated to in 2017.…
Middle East to benefit from pick-up in global economy, says Standard Chartered CEO
Economies in the Middle East will see more stability this year, as prices of major commodities rebound and the global…
Meet the Saudi entrepreneur behind Dubai's new cryptocurrency exchange
Saudi entrepreneur Mohammed Alsehli decided early on in his career to quit the corporate life and start a business that…
Qatar National Bank mandates banks for Kangaroo bond
Qatar National Bank, the Gulf’s largest lender, has mandated Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Bank of America Merrill…
Foreign deposits in Qatar banks resume rising as embargo impact eases
Deposits by foreigners in Qatari banks rose in December for the first time since other Arab countries imposed an embargo…
Mideast M&A deal value grows by 21% in Q4, 17
Middle East’s overall M&A deal activity rallied in Q4 2017, with the volumes growing by 8 percent and aggregate value…
Dubai Islamic Bank Inspires Staff to Get ‘DIB Active’
Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank, has launched a new health and fitness initiative for employees aimed at…
How to remain relevant in the age of robots
We live in interesting times. From political turmoil and election surprises to rising nationalism and protectionism, any outsider may well…
UAE residents' investment pick is property
Property remains the preferred investment asset of UAE residents, with 40 per cent of residents planning to invest in property…
GCC financial advisors positive about robo-advice
Forty-nine per cent of financial advisors in the GCC were upbeat about the prospects for robo-advice, even if only 35…