90% of Mena employees feel optimistic about 2022, survey finds
Ninety per cent of working professionals polled in a survey in the Middle East and North Africa feel optimistic about…
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$2.8bn boost for National Bank of Egypt’s retail portfolio expansion
The National Bank of Egypt will pump 45 billion Egyptian pounds ($2.8 billion) next year into its retail portfolio amid…
Global Bond Winners for 2021 All Came From Emerging Markets
Emerging-market bonds were supposed to be dragged down this year as central banks moved toward withdrawing stimulus. Instead, the best-performing…
World economy set to exceed $100 trillion for the first time next year: Economic wrap
The world's economic output next year is forecast to exceed $100 trillion for the first time, according to a report…
The insanely luxurious life of Dubai’s ruler even puts billionaires to shame.
Snatching the title of one of the most expensive divorces in history from the Gates and Tatiana and Farkhad Akhmedova…
Muscat declared 'Arab Digital Capital' for 2022
The Council of Arab Ministers for Communications and Information announced that Muscat will be the Arab Digital Capital for 2022.…
Energy Security and Sustainability in the Middle East- Challenges and Opportunities
Renewable energy, energy security and the importance of planning for a sustainable future have for years been ongoing themes for…
Foreign institutions remain bullish on Qatar bourse: QNBFS
Foreign institutions remained bullish at the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), ending the week with net buying of QR173mn compared to…
Doha Bank donates QR100,000 to Qatar Red Crescent’s ‘Warm Winter’ campaign
Reinforcing its commitment to humanitarian and charity efforts, Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar, has…
UAE targets Asian firms to become crypto hub: Crypto Wrap
The UAE is in talks with Asian firms seeking to relocate to the Gulf nation, as part of efforts to…
PIF’s $40bln investment plan to boost growth of startups in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia continues to focus on efforts to spur the growth of startups in the Kingdom to help boost the…
UAE is the Middle East's most globalized country – report
The UAE is among the Middle East's most globalised country as it stood out for its strong or rising connectedness…