The growth of the fintech sector in the Middle East
How do you see the growth of the fintech sector in the Middle East region? The growth of the fintech…
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World’s exciting startups to chase Saudi Arabia's massive defense market
Saudi Arabia is set to host some of the world’s most exciting startups to be part of over 800 exhibitors…
Saudi Arabia’s public debt sees quarterly decrease
Saudi Arabia’s public debt recorded the first quarterly decrease since the first quarter of 2017 — as far back as…
Emirati's passion for modern technology surpasses global markets
A global study conducted by Toluna, an international online market research company, showed consumer interest in the latest technology releases…
Abu Dhabi's FAB optimistic about growth in 2022 amid higher oil prices
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest lender by assets, is optimistic about growth this year, supported by an increase…
Gulf markets gain; Abu Dhabi jumps over 2%
Major Gulf bourses rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as higher oil prices boosted energy stocks, although investors…
PwC reports hightlights trend in Qatar’s real estate sector
A new analysis by PwC Middle East indicates that five key factors will drive Qatar’s real estate sector in 2022…
Dubai tops 100 international cities in luxury homes price rise: Knight Frank
Luxury home prices rose at fastest rate on record with Dubai leading at 44 percent in a year, according to…
Saudi Arabia's actual budget deficit in 2021 narrows to $19.6bn
Saudi Arabia reported a narrower budget deficit for 2021 from what was previously estimated in December, Ministry of Finance showed…
Large UAE banks to attain pre-pandemic level profitability in 12-18 months: Moody’s
The profits of large UAE banks will reach pre-pandemic levels in the next 12-18 months, according to a report published…
US-listed Brookfield to buy 60% of First Abu Dhabi Bank’s payment subsidiary
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest lender by assets, has signed an agreement to sell a 60 per cent…
Return of margins: UAE banks see good times ahead
A combination of factors ranging from rapid recovery in economic growth supported by rising oil prices, pick up in loan…