Un-Islamic clients of Islamic banks
International and national studies indicate that corruption is very common in Turkey. A social reflection of that issue is the…
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Changing market dynamics create new windows of opportunity for luxury labels – RESEARCH
As the global luxury market adjusts to a 'new normal' of lower, but more sustainable growth over the long-term,…
Prime property market in Dubai sees sales fall
Dubai luxury home prices remain relatively resilient despite a drop-off in sales activity, according to the latest analysis of the…
Card data threat increases as online payments grow
Leading experts in card data security have urged the regional payment industries to come together to tackle an increased threat…
Islamic banking assets to exceed $778 billion
According to EY's World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report 2014-15: Participation Banking 2.0, Islamic banking assets with commercial banks in international…
The branch is dead! Long live the branch!
What's hot in retail banking for the next 12 months? We review what banks will be investing in to boost…
Crédit Agricole: Employment level rises in Lebanon despite subdued economic activity
“There was a gain in Lebanon employment numbers in spite of lower PMI data resulting from declining new business and…
Some UAE employees report 36% pay hike
A number of UAE employees in certain companies had more than one reason to smile about last year. According…
UAE lacks mid-level investment
SMEs looking to grow their business are struggling to find funds in the region and policies need to change to…
Qatar main hub of Islamic finance
H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank, said yesterday that Islamic financial institutions enjoy…
New wealth builders as fastest growing segment of the global economy
A new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) global report, sponsored by Citi , The New Wealth Builders, reveals that households with…
Middle East Banks’ Share of Global Transaction Banking Revenues to Increase by at Least 25% by 2025
Middle East banks are set to increase their share of global transaction banking revenues by at least 25%, according to…