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Prominent UAE commentator Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi suggested in an op-ed that citizenship could be opened to long-time foreign residents.
About $40 billion worth of property projects were announced in the first half of 2013, and a further $11 billion in the two weeks before Cityscape.
Make the most of rare opportunities to present your ideas to senior executives, says Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.
The used car market in the UAE is a $2 billion business and is growing by 15 per cent year on year, says Saygin Yalcin.
The Gulf region requires the availability of trustworthy financial information, says Peter Beynon, regional director of ICAEW Middle East
Eleven penthouses, including two VIP penthouses on levels 72 to 74, will offer the height of luxury living at the newly announced Al Habtoor City.
Will Abu Dhabi’s new financial zone look to rival its Dubai neighbour? Or will collaboration between the two be a wiser move for the region?
A potential US government debt default could lead to dollar depreciation and reduced business confidence.
This year’s event will cover more than 25,000 sq metres, an increase of 50 per cent on last year and Cityscape’s largest size in four years.
International food event to showcase Kingdom’s market potential.
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.