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Thursday, 12 March 2009

Safety in numbers

Banking & Finance
In order to inspire confidence and to spread the risk many investors are opting for investment funds.

Safety in numbers

Monday, 09 March 2009

"I want to rule the world"

Banking & Finance
After 36 years, 74 brands and billions of dollars, retail tycoon Mohi-Din BinHendi tells Kat Slowe why he has only just started.


Sunday, 08 March 2009

On high alert

Banking & Finance
Threats to liquidity are not the only pressure points that banks and financial organisations need to be on the look out for. There are other immediate issues that can jeopardise security.

On high alert

The buck stops here

Banking & Finance
The strong dollar has been good news for Gulf expats, but a wave of job cuts threatens future remittances.

The buck stops here

Saturday, 07 March 2009

Salary Survey 2009

Banking & Finance
Arabian Business Salary Survey 2009 reveals all the 5Ws & H about employees working in the Gulf region.

Salary Survey 2009

Wednesday, 04 March 2009

Loan ranger

Banking & Finance
In January, the value of the Dubai mortgage market was down by 64 percent, compared to the same time last year, however, the number of actual mortgages only dropped by four percent. This indicates that lenders are still borrowing, but now the customers are end-users instead of high risk speculators.

Loan ranger

Tuesday, 03 March 2009

Out of credit?

Banking & Finance
New investment opportunities still exist for GCC telecom players - but today financing from banks is challenging.

Out of credit?

What makes the difference in banking?

Banking & Finance
As financial products commoditise fast, one key to outsmarting the competition is business process automation.

What makes the difference in banking?

Protection money

Banking & Finance
The need for banking and ATM security has never been higher. SFS unlocks how physical security can stop criminals breaking the bank.

Protection money

Sunday, 01 March 2009

For jewellers, gold loses its shine

Banking & Finance
Gulf jewellers are reporting lacklustre sales, as recession-spooked investors are pushing up gold prices.

For jewellers, gold loses its shine

Friday, 27 February 2009

Emirate on the edge

Banking & Finance
Kuwait's government is under pressure to reinforce the nation's financial sector and stabilise its political system.

Emirate on the edge

Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Islands in the sun

Banking & Finance
Wall Street has collapsed, the UK is in recession and Europe is on the brink, but how has the current economic crisis affected The World?

Islands in the sun

Sunday, 22 February 2009

Happy returns

Banking & Finance
Reeling from huge losses on global stock markets, Gulf financiers are resuming focus on home economies.

Happy returns

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Holding on

Banking & Finance
In difficult economic times, and a highly-competitive environment, investing in customer service is vital for both customer retention and profitability. But research suggests that many banks in the region still have a long way to go.

Holding on

Sunday, 15 February 2009

Wheels of fortune

Banking & Finance
Global automotive industry is facing agonising financial times - how badly will local forecourts be hit?

Wheels of fortune

Call to arms

Banking & Finance
Banks and mobile network operators are ramping up their investments in mobile remittance services. But who will win out?


Call to arms

Banking & Finance
Banks and mobile network operators are ramping up their investments in mobile remittance services. But who will win out?

Call to arms

Friday, 13 February 2009

From boom to bust

Banking & Finance
Banks are being forced to rethink their loan strategies for payment recovery from credit-crunch-hit expats.

From boom to bust

Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Culture club

Banking & Finance
The UAE's largest oil producer is aligning itself with some of the biggest names in the art world as it seeks to diversify its economy. Claire Ferris-Lay examines how Abu Dhabi is fast becoming the cultural hub of the Gulf region.

Culture club

Friday, 30 January 2009

A brighter future

Banking & Finance
Fundamentals  of Islamic finance sector remain sound despite economic turmoil in 2009, analysts argue.

A brighter future

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