Tag: "GCC"

Rasmala criticises lack of GCC talent

Rasmala criticises lack of GCC talent

Lack of human talent in the Middle East could deter economic recovery, Rasmala Investment Bank founder and chairman has claimed.

Contractors should target GCC trio - Arabtec

Contractors should target GCC trio – Arabtec

Arabtec Holding’s finance chief said on Thursday that the oil and gas producing countries of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi offered the best opportunities for GCC contractors.

GCC corporate earnings growth led by UAE

GCC corporate earnings growth led by UAE

Earnings among UAE corporates have taken a huge leap to $3bn in this year’s opening quarter, a new report has revealed.

GCC residents can't afford housing - Bahrain government

GCC residents can’t afford housing – Bahrain government

GCC house prices must fall for the local mortgage industry to finance the real estate sector properly.

Mars opens $40m chocolate factory in Dubai

Mars opens $40m chocolate factory in Dubai

Confectionary giant Mars has opened a $40 million factory in Dubai to satisfy growing demand from the emirate’s chocolate lovers.

Abu Dhabi tourism lifted by regional boost

Abu Dhabi tourism lifted by regional boost

Tourism numbers in UAE capital bolstered by GCC visitors, according to Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority figures.

Islamic Finance Market Could Hit $4trn By 2020

Islamic Finance Market Could Hit $4trn By 2020

Industry has potential to reach $4trn in next 10 years, providing skills shortage and GCC bank asset fears do not hinder growth.

IIF Forecasts Slower Medium-Term Growth Across GCC

IIF Forecasts Slower Medium-Term Growth Across GCC

Regulatory changes and greater transparency will provide more financial stability across GCC markets, IIF says.

Trade off

Trade off

Robert Broadwell discusses why more GCC-based financiers should invest in exchange traded funds.

Better Education Will Improve GCC - Analyst

Better Education Will Improve GCC – Analyst

Gulf countries will benefit from improved teaching standards, a senior Booz & Company director says.

Dr Fabio Scacciavillani

Dr Fabio Scacciavillani

Dr Scacciavillani, director of Macroeconomics & Statistics at Dubai International Financial Centre, on diversifying into XXI century knowledge-based industries.