Continued foreign assets drop could pressure Egyptian bank VRs
Fitch Ratings-London: Egyptian banks’ Viability Ratings (VRs) could come under pressure if the banks’ foreign assets continue to drop, Fitch…
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Fitch revises Bank Muscat's outlook to Stable
The rating actions follow the similar action on Oman's sovereign rating on 20 December 2021 (see "Fitch Revises Oman's Outlook…
Alternative Assets to Reach $23.21tn in 2026
Alternative assets fund managers, who are currently holding more than $13tn in assets under management (AUM) — continuing the year-on-year…
GCC banks are on a recovery path in 2022, says report
DUBAI (S&P Global Ratings)-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Banks are set to benefit from a regional economic recovery this year amid…
MENA economies post strong recovery in H2 2021, to accelerate in 2022: World Bank
Economic growth in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) strongly recovered in the second half of 2021 and is poised…
Saudi real estate sector on recovery path, says report
Saudi real estate sector continues to recover with an expectation of a revival in the kingdom's GDP growth driven by…
UAE central bank expects economy to grow 4.2% in 2022
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates said it expects the UAE economy to grow 4.2% in 2022, accelerating…
Dubai property prices could rise by 6% in 2022 – experts
Residential property prices in Dubai are expected to continue to grow in 2022, supported by Expo 2020 as well as…
Global M&A to remain strong in 2022
Global dealmakers achieved their first positive M&A performance for a full year in 2021 since 2016, according to latest research…
GDP to grow by 5.5% in 2022, Bank of Israel predicts
Israel's gross domestic product will increase by 5.5% in 2022 and 5% in 2023, the Bank of Israel Research Department…
Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil
Prices hit more than 36% December as the cost of transport, food and other staples ate into household budgets. …
QDB 2021: A year in achievements
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has concluded 2021 with numerous feats added to its record of achievements, and the marking of…