Coronavirus

Comment & Analysis

COVID-19 will permanently change the way wealth managers deliver advice and serve clients in the Middle East

June 16, 2020

Covid-19 will fundamentally change the way the Wealth Management industry in the Middle East operates, according to a new report…

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Comment & Analysis

Turkey's Erdogan says Islamic economy can pull world 'out of crisis'

June 16, 2020

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said Islamic economic system is the key to "getting out of crisis" as…

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Comment & Analysis

How to avoid the virus as the world reopens

June 15, 2020

The lifting of lockdowns is posing an urgent question for people emerging warily back into society: where are they most…

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Coronavirus

Doha Bank CEO underscores role of digitalisation during pandemic

June 15, 2020

Widespread digitalisation, accelerated by the need to remotely access work, as well as goods and services, means equality of access…

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Awards and Recognition

International Banker 2020 Middle East & Africa Awards Winners

June 15, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus has led to Kenya’s seven largest banks restructuring loans worth Sh176 billion—equivalent to 6.2…

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Comment & Analysis

DIFC back to business with offices, retail outlets and restaurants open

June 14, 2020

Dubai International Financial Centre  has welcomed back clients, visitors, retailers and restauranteurs at the Centre.   “The health and safety…

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Comment & Analysis

Lockdown could trigger exodus of expats from UAE

June 12, 2020

Lockdown measures worldwide have helped slow the spread of coronavirus, but some of the fallout has been more acute for…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia considers cancelling hajj for first time in modern history

June 12, 2020

Saudi Arabia is considering cancelling the hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the kingdom was founded in 1932,…

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Comment & Analysis

Turkish banks' short-term funding fix poses risks in COVID-19 aftermath

June 12, 2020

 Turkish banks’ reliance on short-term foreign currency debt is proving a concern for investors as it risks piling on pressure…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26B in costs amid pandemic

June 12, 2020

Saudi Arabia announced Monday it was tripling taxes on basic goods, raising them to 15%, and cutting spending on major…

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Comment & Analysis

The world economy on a tightrope

June 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis without precedent in living memory. It has triggered the most severe economic…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai continues to see big confidence from health sector investors

June 11, 2020

The Dubai Health Authority  provided licenses to 37 health facilities and 2,340 health professionals from the beginning of this year…

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