How the Super Rich Spend Their Money…in the Middle East?
For the past two decades, an exorbitant amount of wealth has been created in the Middle East. In fact,…
Comment & Analysis
9436 articles found
UAE offshore companies: can they really compete?
The many advantages of a UAE offshore company The world of offshore companies and set up has been turned upside…
External debt makes Qatari banks more vulnerable
The sharp increase in the external debt of banks in Qatar has raised their vulnerability to the risk of a…
Shifting Sands: UAE’s millennials face reality gap in retirement planning
Higher life expectancy and complex global macroeconomic conditions have set the young generation up for a number of challenges they…
Khartoum: National Dialogue Success Paves the Way for Investments
The Sudanese presidency announced that the situation in the country has become encouraging for foreign investments, thanks to stability that…
Can the crowd fund Gulf SMEs?
Beehive and Eureeca are using online crowdfunding to raise debt and equity for small businesses in the Middle East. …
UAE central bank survey shows modest growth in credit appetite
Demand for business credit and personal loans in the United Arab Emirates increased modestly in the January-March quarter because of…
The biggest challenge family businesses across GCC region are facing is the transition to the third generation
According to a study from the Family Business Council Gulf, US$1.2 trillion to $1.3tn – without considering any offshore assets…
Saudi Arabia avoids financial crisis – now for the hard part
Saudi Arabia has dodged a financial crisis due to low oil prices by slashing state spending and borrowing tens of…
Dev Patel recognised for philanthropic work in Dubai
Hollywood star Dev Patel was the guest of honour at an event that recognises people for work that inspires others…
These 5 inspiring GCC women are breaking gender stereotypes
To become an inspiration for others is a tough task. It requires guts, toil, blood, sweat and tears. …
Barclays Sees Wealth Funds, Bank Mergers Driving Mideast Deals
Barclays Plc sees bank mergers and sovereign wealth funds’ technology investments driving Middle East dealmaking this year as the region…