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Has Gold lost its safety shine?

Gold, which is generally considered as a safe haven investment has not been preferred this time by investors owing to aggressive monetary tightening and high levels of inflation

UAE real estate is a good inflation bet

The impact of National Health Information Exchange on KSA’s Healthcare system

The future of the healthcare in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vison 2030 of the government will be driven by ‘value-based care’ where the system is built around the patient rather than the health institutions. A value-based care empowers the patient since in this system the payment is based on successful outcome of the procedures rather than of their number.

GCC markets fell sharply due to aggressive U.S. Fed tightening

Kuwait’s All Share Index fell by 5.3% in the month of June as negativity in global markets caught up to the GCC region. The risk-off sentiment among investors due to global economic growth concerns amid inflation and monetary policy tightening impacted Kuwait equities..

Evolving Food & Beverages Landscape in Saudi Arabia

With technology plays a significant role in today's food and beverage market, KSA F&B firms must integrate and adapt to meet the needs of their customers.

GCC Population Will Be Lesser and Older by the End of this Century

GCC population is expected to become older and lesser by the end of this century as replacement rates are declining

Emergence of Cloud Kitchens in the UAE

The Cloud Kitchen model in the UAE has become quite popular owing to lower investment and higher margins compared to Traditional Restaurants

GCC Markets turn Bearish after a Two-Year uptrend - stung by Global Economy and Inflation

GCC Markets turn Bearish in May due to stung by Global economy and Inflation

NFTs: Beyond the Metaverse

Highlighting the evolution, growing demand, and application of blockchain technology within the GCC with special emphasis on NFTs.

GCC Logistics Sector: 2022 Outlook & Opportunities

GCC Logistics sector offers immense potential for growth. Article discusses the opportunities & challenges in GCC logistics sector.

GCC markets trend upward on positive economic outlook and corporate earnings

Overview of monthly market performance of GCC & Global Markets

Biggest & Fastest Wealth Creators in GCC (2012-2021) Surprisingly it is not a static list

A brief note on the observations made on the biggest and fastest GCC wealth creators over the last 10-year period (2012-21).

Five Digital Shifts Impacting KSA Banks

KSA is witnessing digitalization of banking at a faster pace and we have listed 5 important digital shifts and their impact on KSA banks.

GCC markets positive on multi-year high oil prices

GCC markets rise in Feb 2022 supported by oil prices

Excel Model to assess interest rate impact on Kuwait banks

Impact of interest rate hike on Kuwaiti banks profitability

Excel Model to assess interest rate impact on Saudi Banks

Impact of interest rate hike on Saudi banks profitability

Assessing the impact of UAE’s corporate tax

UAE unveils new corporate tax regime

US inflation at 6.2% in 2021, highest since 1990

U.S. inflation has surged to the highest levels seen since 1990 at 6.2% (Y/Y) due to factors such as higher shelter and c

GCC markets ended 2021 positively supported by sharp recovery in oil prices

GCC composite index ended 2021 with gains of 31.4% with Abu Dhabi being the best performer gaining 68.2%, supported by sharp recovery in oil prices

Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021 supported by recovery in oil prices

Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021, top gainer being Consumer Discretionary sector with returns of 63.3%, reflecting recovery in oil prices.