The value proposition of Islamic finance and its significance for Oman
Although the Islamic financial industry has shown impressive growth, particularly, over the last decade, the growth continues to face criticism,…
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Banking sector's role highlighted
The Crown Prince yesterday emphasised the role of Bahrain's banking and financial sectors in driving economic growth and supporting investment…
Turkish election – threat to single party government represents opportunity
Best case and most likely outcome for investors is that the pro-Kurdish HDP enters Parliament, and at the same time…
Dubai-China economic ties stirring investment interest
Trade between China and Dubai reached 34.3 billion (US$5.5 billion) in the first nine months of 2014, a 27% increase…
Business confidence dented in UAE and wider region, says new survey of finance professionals
Confidence has dipped in the Middle East in the first quarter of 2015. Dubai, in particular, has seen…
Franklin Templeton's Global Investor Sentiment Survey points to uae Investor Optimism
In its fifth year canvassing investors across the globe, the 2015 Franklin Templeton Global Investor Sentiment Survey polled over 11,500…
Foreign investors set sights on UAE
Foreign institutional investors on the UAE bourses have made a beeline ever since the UAE index was upgraded to emerging…
Russia, UAE to invest in Egypt economy
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, or RDIF, and investors from the UAE are planning to make investments in Egypt. In…
Saudi's Almarai approves $5.6bn investment plan for 2016-20
The board of Saudi Arabia's Almarai has approved a capital investment plan which will reach 21 billion riyals ($5.6 billion)…
Public private cooperation on infrastructure 'will bring stability'
Business and government leaders at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) called on countries…
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum meets Chairman and Board of Directors of the UAE Central Bank
HH and the Chairman of the Board of Directors reviewed the UAE Central Bank’s latest plans and achievements in terms…
Sanctions-scarred banks may hold back Iran’s economic relief
Major banks wary of heavy US penalties will be reluctant to restore ties with Iran even if sanctions are lifted…