GCC’s structural reforms present multitude of opportunities: SocGen
A long period of oil price decline and the GCC governments’ efforts to structurally transform economies are throwing up huge…
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Good governance is survival for family firms in the GCC
The family business is one of the oldest and most common economic organisational models from the shop around the corner,…
KIB wins ‘Best Sharia-compliant Bank in MENA 2016’ Award
In recognition of its commitment to offer the best Sharia compliant banking solutions, Kuwait International Bank was recently bestowed with…
Turkey eyes $70B trade with Middle East in 2017
Turkey is seeking to increase the trade volume with Arab countries to reach $70 billion in 2017. The head…
NBK launches ‘NBK Tap & Pay’ to offer convenient banking
Aiming to upgrade its suite of banking services that meet customers’ demands and expectations, NBK launched its new NBK “Tap…
Hug wins Dubai Commercial Bank brief
UAE agency Hug Digital has won the brief to launch the Commercial Bank of Dubai’s new digital-only banking brand CBD…
Building a partnership between Islamic and traditional finance
When we launched the “Dubai: Capital of Islamic Economy” initiative, our activities focused on establishing and promoting Islamic banking and…
Legislative panel rejects rise for China-led Asian Investment Bank – ‘Pilots must be returned to KAC’
The Finance and Economic Committee of the National Assembly received an Sunday a letter from the government requesting it to…
Aurecon plays key role in Dubai luxury hotel project
Aurecon, a global engineering and infrastructure advisory company, said it has played a key role in the successful completion of…
Qatar's UDC, Commercial Bank ink $200mn deal to finance 'Al-Mutahidah Towers'
United Development Company (UDC) and Commercial Bank have signed an agreement worth QR730mn to fund the construction of ‘Al-Mutahidah Towers,’…
Gulf Capital Closes Its Second Private Debt Fund Above its $250 Million Target
Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative investment firms in the Middle East, today announced the successful…
Elaj Group achieves major step for growth after partially selling a stake in Al-Borg
Global Investment House, a regional Asset Management and Investment Banking firm headquartered in Kuwait with offices in major capital markets…