EY: GCC’s gross takaful contribution to reach around $8.9bn in 2014
A new report by EY showed that GCC’s gross takaful contribution is estimated to reach around $8.9bn in 2014 from…
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Wealth in Lebanon
The numbers are clear. There is something deeply wrong with Lebanese capitalism. Yes, there is considerable wealth that is readily…
Kuwait woos foreign investors by suspending offset scheme
Kuwait has suspended a programme under which foreign winners of big government contracts are required to invest in the local…
Things can change quickly in Turkey
The international and Turkish banking and insurance sectors have been in major transition and growth in recent years. Gone…
Oman offers takaful operators strong first mover advantage
Oman and Turkey are new entrants to the takaful industry, offering strong first mover advantage to takaful operators, Whereas…
Qatar Chamber, Indian team ink co-operation pact for 'Vibrant Gujarat'
The Qatar Chamber and an Indian business delegation promoting 'Vibrant Gujarat' have signed a memorandum of co-operation to further enhance…
More non-Islamic government sukuk issuers to hit market
As the hard currency denominated sukuk issuance gains momentum, analysts expect more new Islamic and non-Islamic sovereign issuers to enter…
Qatari investment gives London developments a fillip
Qatari investment in major London developments is having a beneficial impact on improving areas of capital such as the South…
Shurooq explores investment opportunities with Invest HK
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently welcomed a delegation from Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the department to promote…
On topic: Lebanon’s capital markets
This article is part of an Executive special report on wealth management and private banking. Read more stories as they’re…
Massive growth potential for Sukuk market in Gulf region, says Dubai Chamber
The global Sukuk industry is expected to be one of the fastest growing segments of the Islamic finance industry with…
UAE corporate earnings jump 31% to 33bn in H1
UAE corporate earnings grew 31.2 per cent year-on-year to $9 billion (Dh33 billion) during the first half of this year…