Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

How power players from the Middle East are diversifying their million-dollar investments

June 10, 2016

In April, Saudi Arabia announced Saudi Vision 2030, a mega plan to reshape and diversify the kingdom's oil-dependent economy. A…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudis may tax the money expats send home

June 10, 2016

According to a report in the Arab News, the council's 150 members, all of whom are appointed by the king,…

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Comment & Analysis

What will be the Uber of the banking sector?

June 10, 2016

Disruptive technology is the big buzzword in the business world right now. TripAdvisor has revolutionised the travel sector, Airbnb has…

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Dubai Group to sell Shuaa stake to ADFG for Dh341m

June 9, 2016

Investment bank Shuaa Capital said on Wednesday that its biggest shareholder had agreed to sell its stake to Abu Dhabi…

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Awards and Recognition

Two UAE women among world’s 100 Most Powerful Women

June 8, 2016

Two UAE women have been ranked among the world’s 100 Most Powerful Women by international magazine Forbes.   Sheikha Lubna…

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Comment & Analysis

Bourse bolsters Qatar’s investment appeal

June 8, 2016

CEO of one of the world’s most highly respected bourses in the world, Rashid bin Ali Al-Mansoori discusses the confidence…

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Austria ready to boost banking co-op with Iran

June 7, 2016

Austrian banks are ready to boost cooperation with Iran, Austrian Finance Minister Hans Jörg Schelling said after a meeting with…

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Comment & Analysis

Jobs in Banking: Dubai, Abu Dhabi are bankers' top choices

June 7, 2016

Dubai stands prominently on the list of the top five cities that graduates seek the most when it comes to…

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Comment & Analysis

Thomas Piketty: The Middle East is the most unequal region; global progressive tax is necessary

June 6, 2016

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe the French economist Thomas Piketty as a "rock star economist."   One need…

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Comment & Analysis

The most powerful brands in the Middle East

June 6, 2016

Every year, Brand Finance ranks thousands of global brands to determine which are the most powerful – and the result…

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Awards and Recognition

The International Banker 2016 Middle East & Africa Awards Results

June 6, 2016

In recent years, many economies within Sub-Saharan Africa have experienced consistent and healthy expansion.   Growth rates approaching double digits…

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Comment & Analysis

MENA Private Equity Association launches 10th report

June 5, 2016

The MENA Private Equity Association, a non-profit organisation supporting the development of the private equity and venture capital industry in…

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