Diversifying the Gulf’s financial sector
In recent years the Arab banking sector has continued to expand in the face of adversity, remaining relatively unscathed by…
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Few UAE banks score high for customer service
A lot needs to be done to meet customer expectations, new index shows The overall level of customer service provided…
Al Hilal Bank becomes the only Islamic bank in the UAE to be rated A1 by Moody’s & A+ by Fitch
Al Hilal Bank has announced that it has been awarded an A1 rating by Moody’s and an A+ by Fitch,…
Assets of top 10 GCC banks rise 16% to $743bn
The top ten GCC banks are among the fastest growing globally, led by QNB Group. They are likely to…
UAE gets thumbs up as top expat location
“Where in the world do I want to be?” For many expatriates that dream location will be the UAE. Indeed,…
Key Challenges and Issues Shaping the Banking Industry – KPMG
"Facing profitability pressures, growing regulatory compliance costs, and revenue-growth difficulties, banking executives are increasingly looking to reshape their organizations' future,…
GCC insurance industry to reach $40bn by 2017
Kuwait Financial Centre in its recently published executive summary of GCC Insurance report analyzes the trends in insurance…
Tunisia's El Wifack plans to become Islamic bank
El Wifack, which has its debt rated BB+ by Fitch Ratings, also said it planned to raise its capital by…
UAE banks cash situation good
The UAE banks are flush with depositors’ cash once again as the country’s political stability and sustainable economic growth embellish…
Emerging Markets Represent a Wealth of Opportunities for the Next Century – RESEARCH
Emerging markets, like those in Latin America, represent a fantastic opportunity for companies seeking to expand their global presence. Gartner…
Emirates attractive to UK expats
Britons living in the United Arab Emirates benefit from tax-free incomes The nation of expats - the United Arab…
Just because it’s gold doesn’t mean it glitters
“Gold-bugs” are still vocal, despite the mini-collapse in the gold price this year. We avoided the collapse, having reduced exposure…