UAE's new bankruptcy law set to boost SME lending, says Fitch
The UAE's new bankruptcy law could encourage banks to increase lending to SMEs because it sets out a framework for…
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Uncovering hidden gems in the Middle East
As private clients from Gulf Cooperative Council strive to diversify their investments away from oil and local securities, they will…
OAB CEO Inspires Employees In Lead Programme
Twenty participants undergoing the second module of Oman Arab Bank’s ‘Leadership Enhancement and Development’ programme welcomed a visit from Amin…
Local debt market key to Qatar’s infrastructure development: Seetharaman
The low oil prices may “affect” diversification and mega projects development funding, thus making local debt market a crucial solution…
Technology, banking sectors dominate Forbes rankings
Forbes Middle East has unveiled its list of the top 100 regional heads of the most successful multi-national organisations and…
Qatar records 30% drop in worker complaints
The number of complaints made by Qatar workers against their employers has fallen by 30 percent, according to official statistics.…
Half of Banking Customers Globally Now Using FinTech Firms Finds World FinTech Report 2017
Half of banking customers across the globe are using the products or services of at least one FinTech firm1, according…
Turkey boosts efforts to become the next big player in Islamic finance
As part of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s concept of strengthening the religious pillars in society, Turkey embarked on a…
Beware of shady online transactions, banks warn
Saudi commercial banks have warned their customers against fraudsters using false electronic marketing websites to steal their secret banking information…
Transport ministry to expand Qatar’s digital culture
One of the strategic plans of the Ministry of Transport and Communications is to expand Qatar’s digital culture across all…
Talent shortage: UAE firms have trouble hiring skilled professionals
Companies in the UAE are still having a hard time filling many positions despite the huge number of professionals looking…
Paradigm shift in Emiratisation in banking and insurance sectors
Throughout the past few decades, the banking and insurance sectors have played a pivotal role in the United Arab Emirates’…