UAE firms fear cost-of-living crisis threatens business continuity – study
Businesses in the UAE are worried about the cost-of-living crisis, sustained high inflation and severe commodity price shocks, according to…
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Most CEOs expect global economic growth to decline in next 12 months
A big majority of CEOs (73%) worldwide believe global economic growth will decline in the next 12-months, the most pessimistic…
Qatar’s infrastructure facilities to expand in years ahead
With the rapid increase of foreign investments and trade relations between countries and numerous firms, Qatar is paving its way…
UAE business leaders anticipate growth as global chief executives brace for recession
While a vast majority of chief executives worldwide are bracing for a global recession, top bosses of some of the…
Why Riyadh is ‘best city for startups in the Middle East’
Riyadh has topped a ranking of the best cities to launch a startups in the Middle East and North Africa.…
As credit card rates rise, UAE consumers head for Buy Now Pay Later – and even for airline tickets
The ‘pay later’ phenomenon is catching on with UAE consumers – and this time, it’s not just to buy the…
Dubai businesses record highest sales in 38 months, but new hiring is slow: August PMI data
Businesses in Dubai are offering more discounts to bring in more orders and sales, which at the end of August…
July brings cheer for UAE businesses from higher orders, and they are also hiring: S&P Global
Major summer promotions and new orders ensured that UAE business activity recorded a strong showing through July. This was enough…
Saudi, UAE Banking Sectors Face Contrasting Liquidity Dynamics
The Saudi and UAE banking sectors face contrasting liquidity dynamics, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. We expect Saudi…
EY: 74% of MENA finance leaders are involved in the ESG agenda
According to the EY MENA Financial Accounting Advisory Services CFO survey report, finance leaders must take a leading role in…
Empowering people of UAE is nation's top priority and basis of its future plans: UAE President
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the people of the UAE, and striving to…
The Middle East Leads a Winning Streak in Asset Management, with Retail AuM Shaping Growth in the Region
The asset management industry continued its unprecedented growth trajectory in 2021, with the Middle East’s Assets under Management (AuM) rising…