Bahrain spotlighted as banking, investment hub
Bahrain Asset Managers Association (BAMA) today announced that it will host a high level panel discussion on March 29 on…
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Gulf HNWIs’ pessimism rises over regional economies
A significantly larger number of high net worth individuals from the Gulf Cooperation Council region is expecting regional economic conditions…
Why it is time for the Arab world to invest in happiness
Money can’t buy happiness, but it can get you pretty close – at least that’s what the United Nations World…
Investors tell of worry as bogus Dubai ‘ponzi scheme’ payouts dry up
The net is tightening around rogue investment schemes in Dubai that have been milking hundreds of thousands of dirhams out…
Fidelis Cybersecurity to demonstrate solutions at GISEC 2016
Fidelis Cybersecurity, the leading provider of products and services for detecting and stopping advanced cyberattacks, announced their participation in the…
London Remains Top Investment Location For Middle East Despite Brexit Fears
Wealthy Middle Eastern investors still rank London as their top city of choice for real estate investment, despite increased uncertainty…
Saudi Banks Outlook Negative, New Austerity Measures Introduced
The outlook for Saudi Arabia’s banks have changed to negative from stable by credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, because…
P2P Lending Throws Cash Lifeline to Middle East SMEs
Online platforms that match borrowers and lenders directly have been a game-changer for capital-hungry start-ups and SMEs worldwide. In…
Iranians To Spend $8.6bn On Overseas Properties
Iranian ultra-high-net-worth private and corporate/state backed buyers will spend up to £6 billion over the next five to 10 years…
Wealthiest Gulf Investors 'Pessimistic' About Regional Economy
The number of wealthy Gulf individuals who believe that the regional economy is worsening has grown significantly over the past…
'You had me at Abu Dhabi'
ADCB launched its private banking proposition in January 2016 here in the UAE with two private banking teams, one in…
61% of UAE High Net Worth Individuals Set to Invest in Global Real Estate in 2016, says Cluttons
Despite global economic volatility over the past year, which contributed to multiple downward revisions for growth forecasts, investment appetite among…