Rapid credit growth has hit Saudi banks’ liquidity, says S&P
S&P Global Ratings said yesterday that rapid credit growth in Saudi Arabia has reduced banking liquidity and it was unclear…
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Dubai’s rising population set to spur property market growth
The population in Dubai hit the 3.55 million mark in 2022. To cater to the growing population, many developers have…
Majority of UAE employees consider changing jobs in 2023
About 75 per cent of employees in the UAE are considering changing jobs in 2023, with many confident that they…
UAE’s real estate sector to remain resilient in 2023, with growth prospects ahead
A combination of strong business conditions and limited availability of good quality office spaces were broadly responsible for double-digit growth…
GMG to ramp up growth in Southeast Asia, aims to launch 100 stores by 2025
GMG, the UAE-headquartered retailing, distributing and manufacturing company, has unveiled its ambitious growth plans in Southeast Asia (SEA). The…
Abu Dhabi hotels generate Dhs5.4bn in revenue in 2022
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has revealed that a total of 4.1 million hotel visitors stayed…
UAE firms fear cost-of-living crisis threatens business continuity – study
Businesses in the UAE are worried about the cost-of-living crisis, sustained high inflation and severe commodity price shocks, according to…
How is wealth management faring across the GCC?
What are the key emerging trends in wealth management across the GCC? Wealth management in the GCC is undergoing…
Will UAE businesses raise salaries by 4.4% in 2023 to retain talent and cope with inflation costs?
Businesses in the UAE could come up with a 4.4 per cent salary hike this year, a marginal hike on…
GCC is ‘probably the fastest-growing economic bloc in the world today’, says HSBC’s Vivek Ramachandran
Global trade flows and supply chains have just bout managed to emerge from the long shadow of the Covid crisis.…
Environmental and digital security are fastest growing jobs in Saudi Arabia, according to LinkedIn
Sales, technology, sustainability, are amongst the most booming hiring sectors in Saudi Arabia, newly-released LinkedIn data has revealed. The…
Gulf outlook at its strongest in 30 years, says Standard Chartered's Middle East chief
Increased diversification efforts, the transition to clean energy and political stability have placed economies in the Gulf in their strongest…