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Capital Market

Bitcoin and Ethereum touch all-time high in October

November 17, 2021

performance of cryptocurrency markets in October 2021

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Business Sector

Private sector participation in Saudi Healthcare picks up pace

September 28, 2021

Saudi healthcare sector gaining momentum with greater private sector participation in its healthcare sector and improve competency of its healthcare.

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Business Sector

Changing consumer habits amid COVID-19 accelerates decline of Saudi Arabia bank branches

September 20, 2021

Saudi Bank Branches - The number of branches had been on a year-on-year declining trend since Q3 2020, with the current quarter posting the highest decline.

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Business Sector

Profits at UAE's major lenders reached USD 4 billion in H1 2021

September 12, 2021

Profits at the four largest UAE banks rose during the first half of 2021 after an improvement in the operating environment led to lower loan-loss provisions, rise in non-interest income and improvement in operating efficiency.

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Capital Market

Foreign investment in Saudi stock market up by 150%

September 06, 2021

It is reported that the foreign investment in the Kingdom's stock market increased by more than 150 percent by the end of Q2 2021, compared to late 2018. Banking, basic materials, energy and communications attracted th

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Capital Market

The Archegos Lesson: Bring Risk Management to where it belongs

May 12, 2021

Risk management function should not be a side-kick and should be manned by independent, nonpartisan executives who will not bend come what may.

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Capital Market

GCC Asset Management and its challenges

April 28, 2021

An article that discusses the challenges faced by the GCC Asset Management Industry and ways to overcome them

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Capital Market

Major Global Investment Themes of 2020 – Tech stocks and Cryptocurrencies

January 14, 2021

Tech stocks and #crypto emerged as major investment themes. Which companies rose the most? How did crypto currencies fare in 2020?

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Capital Market

Implications of COVID-19 on GCC Asset Classes

June 08, 2020

What drives the performance of the asset classes in the light of COVID19 and lower oil prices? How has the impact been thus far?

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Capital Market

Foreign investment in GCC equity markets – Will the inflow levels sustain after index inclusions?

August 21, 2019

GCC countries are in the process of openi

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Capital Market

Saudi Corporate Capital Spending - An Encouraging Boost to Non-Oil GDP

July 30, 2019

Capital Investment is a harbinger of future growth. In 2018, Saudi Corporates capital expenditure exceeded total income for the year

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Capital Market

Sovereign Sukuk: Current Status, Opportunities & Challenges

March 28, 2019

Sovereign Sukuk issuance is on the rise and the market is likely to expand

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Others

The Burgeoning Entertainment Industry in Saudi Arabia

June 14, 2018

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Economy

Should GCC Countries be content with the Food Security Rankings?

August 17, 2017

Food Security Index Ranking 2016

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Business Sector

Sharia Gold Standard - A new Opportunity?

February 15, 2017

Strict norms have hindered

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Technology

Can Robot Advisors Succeed in the GCC?

May 09, 2016

This new breed of investment advisory services currently has close to $100 Bn

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Capital Market

MENA Markets: What Happened in July?

August 06, 2015

The blazing summer heat encouraged the yearly migration of GCC tourists to cool

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Business Sector

Foreign Ownership Laws in the GCC

July 12, 2015

A strategic note that delves into the foreign ownership laws in the GCC

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Business Sector

Potential Investment Opportunities in GCC

July 06, 2015

KEY QUESTION 1: Can you explain the market grow

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Business Sector

GCC: The debate between private & public schoolsGCC: The debate between private & public schools

May 07, 2015

Did you know that GCC citizens prefer to send their children to public schools?

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Economy

GCC Food Security – Roadblocks and the Road Ahead

January 27, 2015

Food Security – Origin and Concept

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