Gulf market is top priority for UK luxury brands
When Gulf Times attended a top UK luxury brands event in London this week, one thing immediately became apparent —…
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Western expats stay longer in Middle East, platform use grows
Invesco’s latest Middle East Asset Management Study, released on Monday, found the average length of stay in Gulf Cooperation Council…
Middle East property investments outside region rise in H1: CBRE
Middle East investors pumped $11.5 billion into direct real estate globally during the first half of 2015, according to latest…
The Saudi Dollar Problem Just Got Worse
I've been writing a lot about currency sovereignty and trying to debunk many of the false fears about China and…
Gulf firms turn to banks to fund big projects as state coffers squeezed – SocGen
Gulf state-owned firms are increasingly turning to banks to finance infrastructure projects, according to Societe Generale, as governments hit by…
Credit Suisse Said to Hire Deutsche, BofA Analysts in Dubai
Credit Suisse Group AG, which is boosting its focus on managing money for rich clients, hired two analysts in Dubai…
Finalists chosen for Ethical Finance Innovation Awards
The 2015 Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge Awards, which is supported by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Thomson Reuters, has chosen…
Banks' net domestic credit surges by 32.1pc: QCB
Qatari banking system's net domestic credit surged 32.1 percent to QR567bn in July 2015, from QR430bn a year ago. The…
Bader Al Darwish wins big at Arabian Business Qatar awards
Bader Al Darwish, the chairman and managing director of Darwish Holding, picked up the Visionary of the Year award at…
Providing Exemplary Customer Service ibq’s Top Priority
According to the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (MDPS), Qatar’s economy grew by 6.2 percent last year, placing it…
Attracting foreign investment remains key for the Gulf Region
Economic diversification is a cornerstone of Gulf economies, as they seek to reduce their reliance on oil revenue as the…
Jordan to unveil new reforms to spur investment –– Minister
Jordan will launch a package of economic reforms, including new investment and tax legislations as well as to cement the…