Saudi Bank Branches - The number of branches had been on a year-on-year declining trend since Q3 2020, with the current quarter posting the highest decline.
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has asked banks to help it develop an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, as per a recent article in Reuters
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Profits at the four largest UAE banks rose during the first half of 2021 after an improvement in the operating environment led to lower loan-loss provisions, rise in non-interest income and improvement in operating efficiency.
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The Delta variant, which the WHO has called the most transmissible variant of the coronavirus, has caused a surge in covid-19 cases around the world.
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As the world charts its recovery from COVID-19’s impact, businesses and trade around the world begin to hit normalcy, reviving the global demand for oil and consequently the global oil prices.
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All major Kuwaiti banks reported their financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The Kuwait banking sector reported a healthy growth in net income after taxes for Q2’21 compared to that of Q2’20
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Kuwait boasts the presence of several major luxury brands. Ranking 13th in the world in terms of per capita GDP, its affluent and brand conscious population, young demography, and a growing population position Kuwait’s luxury retail market favorably.
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It is reported that the foreign investment in the Kingdom's stock market increased by more than 150 percent by the end of Q2 2021, compared to late 2018. Banking, basic materials, energy and communications attracted th
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What were the key drivers for GCC and Global equity markets in August 2021? How has Kuwait’s equity market performed in August 2021? Who were the top performers in Kuwait and in broader GCC market in August 2021? How have oil prices fared in the month of August?
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Saudi Arabia will exempt small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from commerce fees register for three years as the country plans to boost the number of start-ups in the economy. Fees will start in the fourth and fifth year,
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Energy (Oil) sector is seeing diminished interest from global fund managers with the emergence of ESG investing
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GCC economies were hit hard by the pandemic last year with the cumulative GDP of the region falling by 5% in 2020 over that of 2019.
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Encouraging listing of companies in technology sector could enthuse new vigor in GCC Capital markets
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Interview with Mr. M. R. Raghu, CEO, Marmore MENA Intelligence
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Interview with Mr. M. R. Raghu, CEO, Marmore MENA Intelligence
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The Covid-19 pandemic has affected 91% of the student population worldwide, according to UNESCO. Learn how MENA region has tackled the situation from our latest article.
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Why have ETFs not taken off in GCC markets? Catch the latest updates on ETFs in GCC from our latest article.
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