S&P: profit and loss sharing may begin gaining ground in Islamic finance
Islamic banks might be inching closer to applying the principle of profit and loss sharing, says Standard & Poor's Ratings…
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Clock ticking down on Arabian Gulf loan repayments amid instability, says HSBC study
A debt crunch is looming for Arabian Gulf countries and corporates, according to new research from global bank HSBC. …
Boost your financial career with a specialisation
A career in banking and financial services is one of the most glamorous and lucrative careers for many young people. …
Middle east remains key to yacht industry outlook
Leading figures within the yacht manufacturing industry will outline their predictions for growth in the Middle East market, at the…
Arab states face massive deficit, debt crunch: HSBC
Arab states in the Persian Gulf are facing a massive account deficit and a hard time to refinance $94 billion…
Banking on wealth
Renoy Kundukulam, Head of Priority Banking, Noor Bank, looks at why banks should examine offerings for Islamic wealth management solutions…
MidEast banks face profits crunch amid lag on digital services
The Middle East's banking sector risks seeing profits slump over the next five years if it continues to lag behind…
Emerging markets hedge fund assets post steep decline in January
Emerging markets hedge funds posted steep declines to begin 2016, as concerns about slowing growth and weakening currency in China,…
The world according to billionaire Mo Ibrahim
We need to take charge of the continent,” Mo Ibrahim declares, summing up his argument on Africa. Punchy and to…
Businesses guilty of wasting 5% of revenues a year
Global organisations needlessly wasted an average amount of 5% of revenue every year, according to a new study by the…
Will VAT affect UAE residents? Here's your answer
The rate of tax at five per cent, as recommended by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, is…
Qatar banks' loan book grows as deposits shrink
Qatar banks' loan book continued its growth trajectory in January 2016, increasing by 1.3 percent month-on-month (MoM) after increasing by…