Jersey aims to build ties with Oman
Jersey's External Relations Minister made his first visit to Oman last week in hopes of boosting ties with the nation.…
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Why millionaires and corporates are flying private amid COVID-19
It has been nearly two years since the coronavirus pandemic swept the world. Lockdowns, border closures and other precautionary measures…
Inside Qatar Airways’ Private Jet Fleet
Qatar Airways is unusual amongst airlines in that it maintains a fleet of private aircraft alongside its commercial fleet. Qatar…
Fitch Affirms HSBC Bank Middle East at 'A+'; Outlook Negative
Fitch Ratings has affirmed UAE-based HSBC Bank Middle East's (HBME) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Negative…
Fitch Affirms Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank at 'A+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed UAE-based Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook…
“Hermes Holding” becomes a comprehensive bank in Egypt
EFG announced to shareholders that Hermes Holding has succeeded in transforming itself into a comprehensive bank in the Egyptian market…
Fraudulent activity spirals due to digitisation and remote working
The number of fraud cases in Middle East businesses has risen significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Deloitte’s latest…
Turkey faces threat of inflation, currency crisis
Turkey’s Central Bank meeting on Thursday was held amid heated debates about the high interest rates and the continued depreciation…
Most Saudi consumers are open to switching banks, says BCG
More than half of consumers in Saudi Arabia are open to switching to another bank, according to a new study…
Sovereign fund focus on regional deals boosts Middle East's alternative asset investments
Private investors and sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in the Middle East are increasingly shifting their attention to domestic and regional…
Bank lending to UAE’s private sector, retail customers picks up momentum
The aggregate bank credit to the private sector in the UAE has picked up momentum indicating rising business confidence in…
Financial literacy skills can help protect retirement funds during economic crises
Financial literacy is a vital skill that can help people build fiscal resilience and protect their savings and retirement funds…