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Sharjah Asset Management races towards emirate’s 2020 goal

International Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020

An exclusive tete-e-tete with leading asset management company Sharjah Asset Management reveals the company’s forward-thinking approach to business and developing sustainable goals, making a strong case for achieving Sharjah’s 2020 Vision...

Economy

A year of Brexit marred with criticism and very less positive impact

International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

A year is left when the UK will entirely leave the EU on 29th March, 2019 to finally comprehend the actual outcome of Brexit...

Economy Oil & Gas

MoUs signed during Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince visit to the US

International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince’s recent visit to the US has laid emphasis on signing agreements with American companies in the oil and gas sector...

Economy

Bahrain eyes tech & tourism for economic diversification

International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020

The Bahrain government is encouraging new expansion of skyscrapers in Manama to attract global tech business...

Banking Economy

Trade Bank of Iraq a national pillar for economic growth

International Finance DeskMarch 26, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 26, 2018February 27, 2020

The 15-year old bank has retained its veritable position as a leader in the Iraqi banking sector by providing the most lucrative banking products and solutions locally and internationally...

Economy

Travel & Tourism created 7mn new jobs globally in 2017, says World Travel & Tourism Council

International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020

Travel & Tourism sector grew at 4.6%, which is 50% faster than the global economy as a whole...

Economy Markets

Kuwait mega project seeks major foreign investors

International Finance DeskMarch 22, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 22, 2018February 27, 2020

Kuwait's Northern Gulf Gateway project is now open for investments from US, Europe, China and Asia...

Economy Technology

London ranks #1 among all of Europe’s startup cities

International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2018February 27, 2020

The UK will possibly receive US$460bn from its startup domain in the next 2-3 years...

Economy

Saudi Arabia’s growth predicted despite slowdown in January

International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2018February 27, 2020

According to the Bloomberg Monthly GDP analysis, there is potential for growth in the non-oil sectors in 2018—better than levels seen in the last two years...

Economy Interviews Technology

VAT complexities in the Middle East tackled by Tally Solutions

International Finance DeskMarch 13, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 13, 2018February 27, 2020

VAT has arrived in the UAE and so has Tally Solutions’ Tally.ERP9 Release 6, which offers a seamless experience for businesses and consultants. Vikas Panchal, business head of Tally Solutions, Middle East explains Tally's latest offering...