IMF warns Dubai on debt risks
Dubai government companies raised their debt over the past year to an estimated US$93 billion, said the IMF, as it…
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UAE rich might not get any richer — study
It’s not only the average-income consumers who have to grapple with inflation. Those with deeper pockets now have to…
An Alternative way to Privatise?
I don't think I made a friend this week when I had a little disagreement on air with the author…
Thomson Reuters Releases Tunisia 2013 Islamic Finance Report
Thomson Reuters have released an Islamic Finance country report on Tunisia in collaboration with the Islamic Research and Training…
MENA May Funds Inflows Pouring at Record Levels
With May 2013 experiencing inflows of USD 655 million, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region registered the highest inflows…
OLYMPIC Banking System – the largest number of installations for core processing for international private banking
The highly respected, and independent, UK-based organisation IBS Intelligence has analysed the market for core processing systems used in international…
UAE growth to pick up steam: IMF
The non-oil economic growth in the UAE is expected to strengthen further in 2013 on the back of a…
The do-or-die questions boards should ask about technology
Some organizations are creating new technology forums, building the expertise of corporate directors, and strengthening IT governance—all with the aim…
Gold looks like the ultimate high risk, low reward investment", says Argonaut
Gold and silver are now 26% and 55% off their respective 2011 highs of $1,897/oz and $48/oz. “The most…
What's Distinctive About Middle Eastern Philanthropists?
The “BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index,” which compared philanthropists in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, found that philanthropists…
Private bankers lack transparency on fees
Lack of transparency, unjustified fees and a lack of responsibility for the negative consequence of their advice are the main…
One fifth of High Net Worth wealth in GCC managed by women
Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” has recently published a report titled “When GCC Women Invest: An Underserviced Market”. Based on the…