Dubai developers keen to deliver projects ahead of Expo
Dubai's real estate is expected to gain momentum in coming months, with economic activities having resumed and developers racing against…
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Gulf economies have a head start
Despite global doom and gloom over Covid-19, green shoots are discernible in the desert. The region is treading a delicate…
UAE gov reviews efforts to deal with impact of pandemic on economy
H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, reviewed a detailed report on the progress of efforts undertaken…
Companies Supporting the UAE Fintech Ecosystem During COVID-19
Despite the challenges the world is facing with the coronavirus, it has brought some great in humanity. In particular, not…
Morocco patient forced to go to bank by ambulance to pay for surgery
A Moroccan patient was forced to go to the bank by ambulance in order to pay her surgery expenses. …
Covid-19 tops UAE investor concerns
Wealthy investors in the UAE are displaying a rising optimism about the region’s economic outlook, but their chief concern remains…
Saudi firms struggle to maintain investor relations
The Covid-19 crisis is roiling the world’s financial markets. Some investors are turning bearish, sceptical about the chances of a…
Gulf banks are weathering the pandemic storm — for now
A shiver went through the UAE’s financial community last week when Emirates NDB, the champion of the Dubai banking business…
First Abu Dhabi Bank joins Middle East lenders in raising provisions
Abu Dhabi’s biggest lender joined its regional Gulf competitors in setting aside higher provisions to cover a spike in bad…
MENA fund managers to increase Saudi investments with eye to recovery
Middle Eastern fund managers plan to increase investments in Saudi Arabia in the current quarter, according to a Reuters poll,…
Higher for longer gold prices
Highlights Risk of inflating away debt and currency debasement worries should keep gold as a "haven" asset of choice…
Travellers using Abu Dhabi and Dubai hubs will require a negative Covid-19 test
From August 1 all passengers travelling to and from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, or transiting via the UAE hubs, are…