Saudi privatisation a treasure trove for banks
Saudi Arabia’s planned privatisations including a share sale in the world’s biggest oil company, represent the biggest investment banking opportunity…
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UAE investors lead Mena region in tech startup investments
UAE has emerged as the number one destination for startup growth in the Mena region with the largest number of…
Saudi investments in Turkey reach $6bn
The volume of Saudi investments in Turkey has reached $6 billion mainly in the real estate sector, a Turkish official…
UBF examines reporting standards
The CEO Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation, the professional body representing 49 banks in the UAE, on Tuesday…
Gulf micro-multinationals set sight on expansion outside region
A number of mid-sized companies from the GCC are seeking to expand both within the region and into some of…
Why you need an emergency fund in the UAE
Life in the UAE can move pretty fast, and the money in your pocket can move even faster. However, in…
UAE, Saudi have amongst the highest smartphone penetration rates
As smartphones take over landlines, computers, cameras and provide on the go access to everything online and digital, they have…
Oman's banking sector achieves robust growth despite oil price slump
Oman's banking sector achieves robust growth despite oil price slumpBanking sector in Oman has achieved a robust growth, despite a…
GCC boards need to focus more on diversity
Influenced by shifting economic, social and regulatory trends, diversity of thought is becoming increasingly important at board level, as highlighted…
Russia eyes Mideast foreign investment drive
Russia, which has attracted $23 billion from the Gulf over the past several years, is once again focussing on the…
Abu Dhabi’s Falcon warns of US recession amid dollar strength
Falcon Private Bank, the wealth manager owned by an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, is warning that the US could…
Consumer Requests For Reports Showing Truth About Offshore Investments Increase Twelvefold
Global financial firm AES International reveals demand for its free 'X-ray' service unveiling hidden commissions and levels of risk has…