Should GCC banks be wary of Fintech entry?
Since the time internet revolutionized global communication, information technology (IT) has been disruptive, and has changed the business model of…
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Al Masah Capital's investment report shows UAE economy 'cruising along'
A recent investment report by Al Masah Capital, an alternative asset management and advisory firm focusing on the MENA region,…
Dubai an 'ideal base' for companies looking to grow into Asia
More global companies are viewing Dubai as an ideal base to find a way into growing Asian and African markets,…
eSecurityDen 2017 receives strong positive response on the demonstration-only format
eSecurityDen, the organizers of the one day demonstrate only cybersecurity conference shared that they are receiving extremely positive response from…
Bedaya holds workshop on ‘financial statements’
The Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development, a joint initiative by Qatar Development Bank and Silatech recently hosted its…
Al-Safat Investment Co holds general assembly meeting
Al-Safat Investment Company held its ordinary General Assembly yesterday to approve its balance-sheet for the year ending Dec 31, 2015…
Arabian Gulf markets remain quiet amid oil’s return to $50 mark
Arabian Gulf shares began the week in quiet fashion on Sunday, with a return to US$50 oil proving little stimulus…
Don’t write off Oman economy, fundamentals in good shape
The fallout of the oil price slump does not mean Oman’s economy is heading for hard times or that the…
Rakbank CEO Peter England: leader by example
Rakbank CEO Peter England is ushering in a new age for the company. His secret? Making the most of his…
World Sukuk Market Growing at 8.51% CAGR to 2020
The following companies are the key players in the global sukuk market: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Baraka Bank, Al…
What are the effects of global events on the Middle East economy?
The International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for global economic growth for 2016 and 2017, as the UK’s unexpected vote…
A Family's Story: Governance And Leadership In The Middle East
In the third of this four-part series of case studies, Zita Nikoletta Verbenyi reports on three governance challenges overcome by…