Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

Deloitte "Middle East Point of View": Social progress challenges in MENA countries

August 18, 2014

The use of technology in the public sector, the increasing appetite for alternative investments, achieving capital efficiencies and cost savings…

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Trade and investment: Asia has competitive edge over GCC

August 18, 2014

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries presented a strong business environment in the last few years, according to the Economist…

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GCC on right track toward 'sustainable development'

August 18, 2014

The use of technology in the public sector, the increasing appetite for alternative investments, achieving capital efficiencies and cost savings…

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Awards and Recognition

KFH RESEARCH wins Best Islamic Finance Research House

August 17, 2014

Kuwait Finance House Research (KFH Research), Kuwait, won two much coveted Islamic Finance Leadership Awards from The Asset Triple A…

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Comment & Analysis

Number of millionaires in Turkey increases

August 17, 2014

Some 70,714 Turkish citizens have over one million Turkish liras on their accounts, Anadolu news agency said Aug. 15 citing…

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Arab Mediterranean banks resilient in the face of turmoil

August 17, 2014

In the face of the protracted political turmoil in the region that has been hampering policymaking and economic recovery, banking…

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Awards and Recognition

Saudi Chambers Council launches awards for female entrepreneurs

August 15, 2014

The Council of Saudi Chambers, one of the Kingdom’s leading business bodies, has launched a series of awards for businesswomen.…

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Comment & Analysis

Moody’s Investors Service upgrades 3 Abu Dhabi firms

August 14, 2014

The ratings agency, which earlier this year had praised Abu Dhabi’s economic stability and prudent wealth management,   Upgraded all…

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Dubai set to be MidEast RMB hub; talk of clearing bank ahead

August 14, 2014

Amid this year's flurry of renminbi clearing bank designations to European and Asian cities, another region could soon be added…

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UAE’s Al Etihad Credit Bureau will begin operations next month

August 13, 2014

The UAE’s nascent credit bureau will begin operations next month to help banks assess the ability of clients to pay…

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Not all sukuk are created equal, IMF study finds

August 13, 2014

Investors treat a company's shares differently depending on the specific types of Islamic bond it issues and the reputation of…

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Faith in Islamic finance on the rise in non-Muslim world

August 12, 2014

The growth of the global Islamic finance industry is most often measured by value of assets. While this indicator is…

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