Major banks' profits to remain solid
Profitability at the four largest UAE banks will remain solid in the next 12 to 18 months on the back…
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Visa and Al Hilal Bank partner to promote payments innovation in UAE
Global payments technology company, Visa, and Al Hilal Bank has partnered to accelerate the adoption of contactless payments in the…
ANALYSIS: Saudi economic future looks bleak amid falling oil prices
Oil-rich Saudi Arabia faces a sticky problem, analysts say. Its economy is barely growing. Its government is spending way…
Saudi Arabia has lost $250 billion in three years
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, which is analogous to the Saudi Central Bank, has lost about $250 billion of its…
U.S. watchdog may fine Habib Bank, Pakistan's biggest lender, up to $630 million
The New York State Department of Financial Services said it is seeking to fine Habib Bank Ltd, Pakistan’s biggest lender,…
Takaful remains challenged sector within Islamic finance industry
While Islamic banking and investments are on a solid path to form competitive ecosystems within the global finance industry, that…
Majority of GCC firms plan to hire within a year
Almost two in three (64 per cent) employers in the GCC plan to hire within the next year, while almost…
QSE and Iridium launch 3rd investor relations excellence programme
The Qatar Stock Exchange, in collaboration with Iridium Investor Relations, is launching the IR Excellence Programme for the third year…
Bahrain’s fintech sandbox fires up with dynamic duo
Anything UAE can do, we can do better. No you can’t, yes we can. The UAE has got some…
Over 80 firms for Middle East franchise expo
More than 80 companies will showcase local and international brands and products and services at the upcoming Middle East Franchise…
Dubai financial center’s Hive creates buzz in regional fintech market
I met Raja Al-Mazrouei in the glittering new FinTech Hive at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), all open-plan workspaces,…
Central Bank of Iran Assigns Sukuk Trading to Capital Market
The Central Bank of Iran has finally stepped in and put a stop to the trading of the so-called Sakhab…