Apollo Global Management LLC Targeting Middle East
Apollo Global Management LLC is in the process of expanding its business operation into the Middle East, having sealed a…
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Recent Survey Highlights Need for Growth in Digital Customer Experience for Banks in the UAE
Consumer banking in the UAE is lackluster finds a recent survey conducted by Brilliant Basics, a global design and digital…
Banks Are Middle East's Biggest Recruiters
Demand grows as economies improve and governments plan infrastructure projects Banks and financial firms are increasing hiring at the fastest…
Number of high net worth individuals grows 300% in Qatar
The number of high net worth in Qatar has grown by 300 percent since 2000, according to a report. …
The American banker at the heart of the Middle East's biggest financial scandal says he was treated like a slave
American banker Glenn Stewart amassed a fortune as “chief house slave” for one of Saudi Arabia’s billionaire Gosaibi family for…
Arab billionaires' wealth hits $155bn
Despite plunging oil prices, the number of billionaires in the Arab world rose to 49 this year - four more…
IIRA assigns fiduciary ratings to Dubai Islamic Bank
Ratings are supported by DIB’s strong franchise and retail market presence, ensuring steady access to cost effective funding. Presence of…
Gulf families not prepped for rigours of IPO – Mishal Kanoo
Gulf families are not willing to take their businesses public because it is too painful, Kanoo Group deputy chairman Mishal…
Oxford Business Group's five keys to what's next for Dubai, as move to boost role of private sector gathers strength
As shown in a new infographic from Oxford Business Group, services remain the key focus for Dubai in its efforts…
Banks in the Middle East urged to balance customer service strategy
“Banks in the Middle East need to move from being primarily sales-centric to a balance between sales and customer-centric. Failure…
GCC banks set the pace despite falling price of oil
Banks in the Arabian Gulf have been outperforming international counterparts in terms of revenues and profitability, and despite the drop…
The race to serve bank customers’ digital needs
When Bain & Company surveyed 83,000 customers in 22 countries recently, we found that more than one-third of them bought…