Middle East Exposure in Focus on MSCI Upgrade
The decision by the MSCI index family to upgrade Qatar and United Arab Emirates from "frontier markets" to "emerging markets"…
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Research center for islamic legislation and ethics to host ethics and economics seminar
The Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), a member of Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) at Hamad…
Capital Intelligence affirms ratings of The Saudi Investment Bank
Capital Intelligence has affirmed the ratings of The Saudi Investment Bank, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In view of the…
Internet-only banking not feasible in Mideast
Digital technology is changing people’s lives, with consumers now increasingly keeping in touch and buying everyday groceries through virtual means.…
Global GCC equity funds outperform their benchmarks year to date
The Global GCC Large Cap Fund, one of the company’s flagship funds, has outperformed its respective benchmark reporting a return…
Airbus provides insights into billionaire buying habits
With the number of billionaires in the Middle East forecast to grow from some 150 in 2007 to around 220…
UAE’s asset price recovery is fundamentally sound
Abu Dhabi’s fiscal strength, improved liquidity in the banking system, relatively low leverage in the corporate sector and considerable progress…
UAE SWF assets to increase to $975 billion
The UAE sovereign wealth fund assets are expected to reach $975 billion (Dh3.578trn) this year, making up 43 per cent…
U.A.E. Real Estate Back in Vogue as Banks Dole Out Cash
Skycrapers and developments around the Dubai Marina area are seen from the Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. …
Banks run risk of missing digital wave in UAE!
We live in a world that is fast changing, especially with individual behaviour impacted significantly by the three vectors of…
UAE's budget surplus falls 6% to $64.7bn
The UAE's current account surplus fell 6.2 percent to AED237.6 billion ($64.7 billion) in 2013 because of outflows in the…
Deutsche Bank Research: Regulatory approval for 49% foreign ownership to proof positive for Qatari stocks
The new directive issued by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to raise foreign ownership in Qatari stocks by…