Middle East Business News

Opinion: The Cost Of Failure To Implement VAT In UAE, Saudi Is Higher Than We Think

Three challenges stand out, accordinbg to David Stevens, GCC VAT Implementation Partner, EY Read more

Imran Khan Says Deep Reforms On The Way As Pakistan Nears IMF Deal

Pakistan is looking to bridge a financial gap of at least $12 billion with negotiations for its 13th IMF bailout since t... Read more

Imran Khan Says Deep Reforms On The Way As Pakistan Nears IMF Deal

Pakistan is looking to bridge a financial gap of at least $12 billion with negotiations for its 13th IMF bailout since t... Read more

Societe Generale Eyes Saudi Opportunities After Middle East Expansion

Saudi Arabia is attracting the attention of the world's biggest banks as it undergoes an economic transformation that in... Read more

Societe Generale Eyes Saudi Opportunities After Middle East Expansion

Saudi Arabia is attracting the attention of the world's biggest banks as it undergoes an economic transformation that in... Read more

Arcapita Net Income Grows 50% In 2018

The Bahrain-based investment firm recently completed a $100 million equity-fund raising round to accelerate investment a... Read more

UAE Federal Bank To Sell Bond Following Passage Of Debt Law

New law gives its less wealthy emirates access to debt at lower interest rates Read more

Dubai's Caesars Bluewaters Now Using Blockchain Wallet For Staff

Hotel staff will be able to use their allowances and discounts through Lucid Pay digital wallet. Read more

UK Economy 'not Prepared' For No-deal Brexit, Says Mark Carney

Bank of England governor said 'the fog of Brexit is causing short term volatility in the economic data and more fundamen... Read more

UK Economy 'not Prepared' For No-deal Brexit, Says Mark Carney

Bank of England governor said 'the fog of Brexit is causing short term volatility in the economic data and more fundamen... Read more

4m Women Among 7m Saudis Without Bank Accounts

A new study from the King Khalid Foundation found that 66 percent of Saudis without bank accounts cite a lack of adequat... Read more

4m Women Among 7m Saudis Without Bank Accounts

A new study from the King Khalid Foundation found that 66 percent of Saudis without bank accounts cite a lack of adequat... Read more

Bahrain's Arcapita Eying Investments In Saudi Leisure And Wellness Sector

Bahrain-based alternative investment firm hopes to create the MENA region's first wellness-focused investment platform Read more

Bahrain's Arcapita Eying Investments In Saudi Leisure And Wellness Sector

Bahrain-based alternative investment firm hopes to create the MENA region's first wellness-focused investment platform Read more

India Central Bank Cuts Rates Ahead Of Election

It marked the first interest rate decision under new bank chief Shaktikanta Das, an ally of Modi who was appointed in De... Read more