Qatar's economy grows more than 6% in 2014
Qatar's economy grew by more than six percent in 2014, official figures showed, driven by spending on huge construction projects…
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Bahrain said to need $400m to finish major stalled projects
A study carried out by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) found that it would cost between $350…
Mideast banks ‘need to embrace future retail trends’
Middle East retail banks will need to embrace future trends across technology, customers, competition and macro-economics, according to an expert.…
Russia seeks UAE investments to boost its economy
As Russian economy shrinks due to sanctions and falling oil revenue, the country is seeking to strengthen its trade ties…
Customers Say UAE Banks Are Not Good Enough
Banks in the UAE are not meeting customer expectations, according to a recent study by TNS, the world's largest custom…
PPP projects in Qatar see major interest
The Qatari Government is showing an increasing appetite to enter into public private partnerships to deliver infrastructure projects and drive…
Five CEOs from Bahrain named in top 100 list
Five chief executives of Bahrain's marquee companies, including three banks, have been recognised among Top 100 CEOs ranked by TRENDS…
Moody's affirms Saudi Arabia's Aa3 rating on strong fiscal buffers
Moody's long-term and short-term country ceilings for bonds and for bank deposits for Saudi Arabia are unaffected by this rating…
Japan looks for growth and influence from Islamic finance boom
Japan is the latest global financial hub to start making inroads into Islamic finance, a move that could help strengthen…
Majority of corporate customers would not recommend their bank in UAE, survey finds
A large number of corporate customers would not recommend their bank in the UAE to other business people in the…
Buoyant year for UAE banks
UAE banking revenues and profits are expected to grow in double digits in 2015, according to a top official of…
KSA calls out to global investors in Dubai speech
In his keynote speech at the fifth Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), His Highness Prince Saud honored the event’s patron and…