Indian art: Sound investment, but not a liquid asset
Dubai-based Rajan Sehgal is the managing director of private banking for the Indian subcontinent and non-resident Indians at Credit Suisse.…
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Middle East among top 10 global luxury markets
The Middle East ranks in the top 10 list of global luxury markets, a report said, adding that regional consumption…
Fitch: Turkish Bank's Profitability Attracts International
Janine Dow, the senior director of the international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, said that Turkish banks were attracting international…
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Signs Agreement with Thomson Reuters
The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has signed an agreement with Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information…
Dubai Financial Market's boom and bust
A year that started so brightly for the Dubai Financial Market has ended grimly. At one point last Wednesday, the…
Bahraini firms eyeing major push in Africa
Africa's attractiveness as an investment destination continues to grow in recognition, a leading investment expert has said. According to…
Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market
From travel guides to shopping portals, new Internet ventures aim to capitalize on the growing “Muslim lifestyle” market, which is…
VP: financial sector spurs progress
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has emphasised…
Islamic banking in Oman likely to grow at double-digit rate
Muscat - Islamic banking in Oman is expected to grow at double-digit rates as Sharia-compliant banking products increasingly gain acceptance…
Investors criticise Egypt's handling of tourism industry
Tourism investors have criticised the ignorance of the Egyptian government's handling of the industry in the Sinai Peninsula, incuding Taba,…
Frontier Markets Begin to Emerge
But for investors, frontier-markets funds have short track records and carry unique risks. Frontier markets represent a tiny segment…
Entrepreneurs seize Muslim lifestyle market
A new trend aimed at capitalising on the growing ‘Muslim lifestyle’ market has emerged among regional tech start-ups. Targeting…