Qatar discussing idea of dollar bond with market, no decision
Qatar has been discussing with banks the idea of issuing an international bond this year, but no decision has been…
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UAE banking sector profitability projected to improve in 2018
The UAE’s banking sector outlook remains stable reflecting economic resilience, strong capitalisation, stable funding and liquidity conditions, according to global…
What the customer wants: interview with Dr Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of CBD
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) was established in 1969 by an Amiri Decree issued by the then ruler of Dubai,…
Meet the 9 richest Indian expatriates in the UAE
The stories of how these prolific businessmen made their life in the UAE are inspiring. For the quick list…
Qatar Investment Authority among 10 biggest wealth funds
Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, is among the biggest 10 sovereign wealth funds in the world.…
Foreign policy and opportunistic lawsuits
Navigating the shoals of foreign policy is hard at the best times, especially in the Middle East. It becomes…
64 per cent of expats working in the UAE plan to return back home when they retire
This highlights the need for expats to choose savings and investment solutions which are suitable and portable back to their…
GCC budget deficit to shrink to $100bln this year
The budget deficit of the GCC countries will drop by one-third this year, thanks to reforms and revenue measures taken…
Qatar’s economy in a downward spiral
Qatar attempts to paint a picture of a national economy unaffected by the diplomatic dispute with its neighbors Saudi Arabia,…
Tel Aviv Diary: Dealing with Disparities of Wealth
Israel and the United States share the same fundamental economic problem, i.e., increasing income inequality between the wealthy and most…
Dubai is all set to become disabled-friendly by 2020
Dubai's Executive Council is working to make public buildings and city facilities friendly for people with disabilities by 2020. …
Qatar: a Conspicuous Absence from the Middle Eastern Debt Feast
There's one notable absence from the government bond sale bonanza in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi have…