Small is good for ‘compact’ Qatar World Cup
The longest distance between World Cup stadiums in Qatar will be just 55 kilometers, equivalent to traveling from Manchester United’s...
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Jordan looks to sukuk to bolster financial toolkit
Building on recent growth in Islamic finance, Jordan is expanding its funding options and tapping a rising market through the...
Household spending in Lebanon to grow 6%
Household spending is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 6.4 percent between 2016 and 2020, according...
Qatar and UAE top in average wealth in Mena
Qatar and UAE topped in the average wealth per person in the Middle East and North Africa region Global Wealth...
Qatar-Japan trade exceeded $17 billion last year
Qatar and Japan can synergies relationships in non hydrocarbon sector, said Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank. Speaking at...
Iranian banks trying to catch up after years of isolation
After years of isolation left them with outdated practices, now they are trying to fall in line with international standards...
Egyptian banks secure $2.2 billion to meet customers’ needs
The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in the Egyptian cabinet said that the banks operating in Egypt provided $2.2bn...
Saudi Arabia to tackle the public wage bill
Recent changes to the terms and conditions of employment in Saudi Arabia’s civil service are expected to result in major...
BP to invest $13 billion in Egypt before 2020
British oil company BP Global has plans to invest some $13 billion in Egypt before 2020, the UK embassy in...
New deals to boost Abu Dhabi’s expanding aerospace industry
In an effort to diversify its economy and increase employment opportunities for its growing population, Abu Dhabi is encouraging development...
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