Dubai recorded an impressive 43% growth in the value of real estate transactions. But although the good times are undoubtedly rolling, the emirate is not resting on its laurels
India’s rise as a key player in the global economy has sparked global investor interest in the rupee. With dynamic interest rates and geopolitical shifts on the horizon, not least in upcoming elections in India and the United States, attention turns to currency futures such as the INR/USD pairing as traders and companies seek to manage market risk and uncertainty
The first seven months of 2023 have been excellent for markets, defying most predictions. Unpredictability remains the norm, and perplexity is key to avoid investment mistakes
Retail and commercial banking in MENA will be profoundly changed by fintech innovation over the next few years – and that innovation will also help the region’s banks to meet what may be the world’s single biggest challenge: global warming
When the new tax regime is introduced businesses may need to adjust their pricing models, increase revenue streams, or identify cost-saving measures to offset the impact of the tax
The COP 28 conference, taking place in the UAE from November 30-December 12, 2023, is as much about climate change as it is about building sustainable models in every sector, including healthcare
In this piece, we take a quick look at the current state of play in terms of climate commitments from the GCC, exploring their net zero targets and the concrete plans that lie behind them
It’s been an extremely volatile but overall positive start to the year for financial markets so far. Let’s get prepared for uncertainty, and opportunities, ahead.
One of the main shortcomings of gold as a long-term investment is that it lacks intrinsic value. Unlike stocks, bonds, or real estate, gold does not yield dividends, interest, or cash flows
Heading into 2023, with the pandemic waning in the public discourse, there is much to look forward to. That said, the optimism should not betray the financial lessons that the global economy exuded in 2022
The last three years have been full of unexpected events. It is not over; unpredictability has become the norm of a new investment era, with more inflation and less globalization