UAE remains lucrative for Brazilian investors
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has revealed that Brazilian investors are attracted to the UAE, particular the ease of…
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In Kuwait, IMF's Lagarde touts power of Islamic finance
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Islamic finance offers the possibility of extending banking services to many who…
Technology is about the business of now not tomorrow
Over the years, the way international finance works has changed dramatically. Ever increasing technological innovation has demanded that financial centres…
Lebanon’s net wealth per adult down 1.7 pct to $30,207
Global investment bank Credit Suisse estimated the net wealth per adult in Lebanon at $30,207 at the end of June…
KFH CEO speaks on importance of Islamic finance and its role in development
KFH CEO, Mazin Al-Nahedh, will participate in a discussion panel where he will speak about Islamic vs. conventional banks in…
UAE’s Islamic banks buck regional trend in third quarter
Results of leading institutions point to resilience in a tough operating environment Islamic banks across the GCC have been…
The Danger of Doha’s Property Boom
Property prices in Qatar have been growing at an explosive pace—and banks have been leaping towards the real estate market…
Cheap oil eats into Saudi corporate profits, more pain ahead
Saudi Arabian corporate earnings shrank during the third quarter of this year as low oil prices began hurting the wider…
Kuwait: Non-resident deposits at banks grow 19.6% in Q3
The non-resident deposits at the banks in the country rose 19.6 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of the…
S&P downgrades slew of Saudi banks
The ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded a slew of Saudi Arabian banks, following its cut to the kingdom’s…
GCC Banks Have Potential to be Among World's Most Digitally Competitive, Says SAP
GCC banks are well-positioned to be among the world's most innovative in driving digital strategies for business transformation and competitiveness,…
Middle Eastern Private Jet Owners Are Younger And Spend More On Planes Than Global Average
The typical private jet owner in the Middle East is male, nearly five years younger than the global average…