Iran to lead MENA growth in 2016: report
Iran's economic growth would outperform most of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries in 2016 when sanctions fall,…
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Scotland attracts more Middle Eastern investors into US$18 billion tourism industry
New research shows that Scotland continues to perform impressively well within European league tables for hotel occupancy levels. The…
Fears over sovereign wealth funds pulling assets overblown, Morgan Stanley says
Fears that sovereign wealth funds would pull out of equity markets – say, as some countries tried to shore up…
Turkey a rare bright spot in Islamic finance's trying year
In a year to forget for the Islamic finance industry, this month's Turkish election may prove the high point. …
Suriname's top diplomat promotes economic diplomacy in Saudi Arabia
Suriname’s new foreign minister, Neirmala Badrising, took the opportunity of the gathering of Arab and South America countries in Riyadh,…
Big majority in GCC ‘prefer digital banking’
According to the EY GCC Digital Banking Report 2015, smartphone penetration for main banking interactions in the GCC is low;…
Is Qatari Real Estate Booming towards a Bubble?
Property prices in Qatar have been growing at an explosive pace, with banks stepping up lending as the real estate…
New realism sets in Gulf after tough CBD deal
Commercial Bank of Dubai priced a comeback deal on Tuesday but failed to quell concerns about liquidity in the Middle…
Lack of instruments a challenge for GCC Islamic banking industry: IMF
The inadequate availability of Sharia'a-compliant financial instruments is a challenge for the GCC Islamic banking industry, leading to excess liquidity…
Istanbul: Banking on the Bosphorus
With several sizeable retail malls, the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul should offer investors currently chasing big-ticket deals a simple solution.…
UAE remains lucrative for Brazilian investors
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has revealed that Brazilian investors are attracted to the UAE, particular the ease of…
Technology is about the business of now not tomorrow
Over the years, the way international finance works has changed dramatically. Ever increasing technological innovation has demanded that financial centres…