UAE’s digital payments market set to outpace cash use by 2020
Annually, the UAE counts $230 billion Dh844 billion in consumer payments to 170 government entities and more than 350,000 merchants. …
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Abu Dhabi’s financial hub plans may take time to gather momentum Tara Gally
As Abu Dhabi prepares to start operations at its brand new financial centre, the emirate has a fight on its…
GCC Pension funds worth US$397 billion: EY
Across the GCC, public pension funds amount to US$397 billion, representing nearly a quarter of GDP and US$15,000 per national.…
Middle East, Africa to drive banking sector growth
Globally, emerging markets are enduring pressures which are prompting a review of original gross domestic product forecasts. Despite this,…
Islamic finance industry at a crossroads in 2016, says S&P
2016 will be a crossroads for Islamic finance, according to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P). A few major factors…
Islam: the most untapped opportunity in tech
Muslims represent almost a quarter of the world’s population. A recent Deloitte study says Asia is home to more…
Gulf Banks' Earnings Growth to Slow After Slide in Oil, S&P Says
Banks’ earnings in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council could slow during the next several quarters as lower oil prices hurt…
ANALYSIS: Does Riyadh's $70bn foreign assets withdrawal spell trouble?
Pressure from falling oil prices and the Saudi-led coalition’s war in Yemen have pushed Saudi Arabia’s central bank to withdraw…
SEI Report: Regional CFO's And Hr Heads Expecting Strong Growth And Increased Headcount- Despite Internal And External Challenges
80% of companies expect to see an increase in headcount over the next three years despite mounting macroeconomic and operational…
Chinese investors eye real estate in Dubai as China’s property market loses shine
Chinese property investors have cast their sights on Dubai as a new investment destination as opportunities in China lose their…
UAE Market Report
August 2015 saw the Dubai real estate market continuing with its price correction, while Abu Dhabi registered some healthy spikes…
GCC investors strengthen economic links with Asia
Asia is the leading destination of foreign direct investment across the globe, accounting for more than 35 percent of the…