Middle East luxury industry grows despite volatility
The Arab world is at a crossroads on many levels, but one thing remains a constant: the luxury sector is…
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Banking on a digital future: UAE aims for dominance in digital payments
The Central Bank of the UAE is designing a new regulatory framework that will foster the development of digital payments…
Flat Market in UAE
The professional hiring market grew by one per cent with 8,162 jobs being created between October and December 2014 compared…
UAE insurance investments hit AED40bn in 2014
Islamic insurance (Takaful) sector faces major challenges including profitability, the lack of innovative products and the need for more qualified…
Investment top priority to sustain growth, reach goals in Kingdom: Assaf
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's new leadership is prioritizing investment in order to achieve sustainable growth and deliver a number…
Rebranding Islamic banking
As Islamic banking ponders its next stage of development, it would be wise to consider the appeal of ethical investing.…
UAE loan demand growth moderating
Demand for credit in the UAE remains healthy but growth in demand for loans is moderating and credit standards for…
IMF Executive Board completes the sixth review under the SBA for Jordan
In completing the sixth review, the Executive Board approved the authorities’ requests to re-phase the undrawn Fund purchases in two…
Bahrain real GDP growth reaches 4.5% in 2014
Bahrain's real GDP growth reached 4.5 percent in 2014, according to the latest Bahrain Economic Quarterly issued by the Bahrain…
Emerging Markets Opportunity Turkey Is Not Like Other Troubled States
When the Arab Spring countries began falling into chaos, hopes for democratic rule and economic growth in the Middle East…
The largest free market economy in the Middle East marches on
Saudi Arabia, literally the beacon of Islam and alongside 25% of the world's oil reserves, has long been viewed as…
Saudi Arabia – Awash with investor opportunities
Saudi Arabia has long been a source and provider of stability to the region. This is a country whose strength…