NB report: The looming risks of global stagflation
Qatar National Bank (QNB) expected in its weekly report that the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict may become catalysts…
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Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds as deposits outpace loans in 2021
The profitability of the UAE’s banking sector has recovered significantly in 2021 as the economy continued to bounce back from…
Islamic finance industry set for continued growth in 2022 despite challenges
The Islamic finance sector is set to continue growing in 2022 as the accelerating economic recovery, particularly in the GCC…
Saudi job market bounces back with most employers looking to hire
The job market in Saudi Arabia has bounced back from the pandemic slowdown with 79 percent of employers feeling positive…
Crypto Investment and the Wealthy
Amid hype, volatility, controversy and opportunity, the cryptocurrency (crypto) sector and ecosystem continue to grow rapidly. The sector, worth an…
Bahrain’s bank sector to benefit from higher rates, credit expansion – S&P
Bahrain’s banking sector is set to benefit from the expected interest rate hikes and overall credit expansion on the back…
Emirates NBD is first UAE banking group to publicly commit to female leadership targets, aiming for 25 percent of senior roles to be filled by women by 2027
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region is the first large…
Fintech firms double in last four years in Bahrain
Bahrain has seen a doubling of fintech firms over the last four years, with the sector now boasting large players…
International Women's Day: 12 businesswomen who have made their mark in the UAE
The UAE has a stellar record when it comes to promoting the role of women in the workplace. Women…
Dubai’s villa price boom won’t continue; prices already slowing down: Knight Frank
Dubai’s villa prices, which were riding high after COVID-19 restrictions eased in 2020, are already slowing down and will continue…
Why eliminating gender bias must be a priority for all
As a business leader in the UAE, I know there are many impactful national and corporate initiatives already driving change…
Impact of Russia – Ukraine conflict on UAE banks will be limited and indirect
The impact of war between Russia and Ukraine is likely to have only limited and or indirect impact on the…