The region’s private wealth industry is enjoying accelerated growth, as nationals bring their cash home to roost and domestic riches grow.
It’s time to set up an Arab bank for reconstruction and development, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.
Dubai restaurateur Markus Thesslef speaks to Gulf Business about his latest venue, plans for a hotel and the region’s F&B bubble.
The once-sleepy port city has put itself on the map by expanding its infrastructure and cultivating thriving global companies.
Emirates NBD has lowered its bad debts forecasts and paid back Dhs7.8 billion of crisis-era funding to the Ministry of Finance.
Dubai goes back to its roots and targets commodities traders with a local pearl auction.
Rouhani, who took office in August, had the supreme leader’s approval for his move to build bridges with Washington.
Lombard Odier plans to increase its assets in the Middle East to 20 per cent of its global business by the end of 2017.
Having roughly $54 billion assets under management, private banking contributes to around 70 per cent of the total group’s revenues.
The newly doubled fee will help level the balance between genuine buyers and speculators, experts say.
Julius Baer’s total client assets amounted to CHF 304 billion ($321 billion) at the end of June 2012, with assets under management accounting CHF 218 billion for ($230 billion).
Expect further devaluation of the rupee as inflation rises in India, writes Mahen Allirajah, senior consultant at Acuma.
The Swiss bank has 40 years of wealth management experience and is owned by Abu Dhabi government vehicle Aabar Investments.
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Founded in 1976, EIB changed its strategy away from pure asset management to a wealth management platform offering private and investment banking services to a broader client base.
The outlook for the Gulf’s insurance industry remains mixed.
Strong fundamentals and attractive valuations are driving the Middle East market, says Ayman Abuhabsa, head of Private Banking at Mashreq.
Despite unrest, the region’s growth prospects are promising, writes Abdulaziz Al-Sowailim – chairman and CEO, EY, MENA
The more than 60 victims of the mall attack included members of the Kenyan elite and foreign expatriates.
The UAE’s airport retail sector has benefitted heavily from increased passenger traffic in the country.
As Dubai’s property market returns to its boom days, experts urge government intervention to prevent another bust.
In the 21st century workplace, fear can be an extremely destructive emotion, says Marwa Karoura, inspirational coach and founder of KTALK.
Leveraging multi-platforms is the way to succeed in MENA business, writes Alex Saber, the chairman of VivaKi MENA, a media holding group.
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan outspoken support for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has set it at odds with the Gulf Arab states.
The luxury Italian coffee machine maker is looking to reach out to discerning customers in the Middle East.
President Bashar al-Assad’s battle against a popular insurgency has killed 100,000 people and displaced more than six million.
Providing financial services to those who can’t afford them is essential in the region, say experts.
Introducing a new product line-up will boost profits, write Lovrenc Kessler and Ekkehard Stadie from Simon-Kucher & Partners.
In a candid chat with Gulf Business, Hult Prize CEO Ahmad Ashkar discusses why he thinks the time is ripe for social entrepreneurship in the Middle East.
Nicolai Tillisch addresses a taboo in the region and reflects on how to deal with the underlying misconceptions.