The Central Bank is finalising a fresh round of consumer lending rules for retail banks in the UAE, with credit cards, personal loans and mortgages under discussion. Read Article Banks brace for major rule changes
No one can deny that the past few years have been hugely challenging for the very structure of capitalism. Deutsche Bank's Middle East chief offers his perspective on the bigger picture.
Egypt expects to sign a $3.2 billion financing deal with the IMF after receiving a lukewarm response from the expatriate community on an Islamic bond offering. Read Article Egypt to sign $3.2bn loan deal with IMF
The travails of Shuaa Capital chronicles the Catch-22 of the regional industry, whose fortunes have been so closely tied to the ebb and flow of local stock markets. Read Article Shuaa looks to turn tide
Emirates NBD reveals the cost of acquiring Dubai Bank as Dh10, following the injection of Dh2.8 billion in funding from the Ministry of Finance and a guarantee from Dubai's Government. Read Article Emirates NBD paid Dh10 to take on Dubai Bank
The 2010 restructuring of Dubai World went a long way towards solving the emirate's deficit problems, but perhaps not far enough. There is still much work to be done.
With debt-based investment banking falling out of favour, Dubai lenders are becoming more inventive. Private wealth managers now even guide clients through the process of buying collectibles such as fine art and rare musical instruments.
The decision to strip the former Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Fred Goodwin of his knighthood last week was a reminder that the aftershocks from the global recession have not gone away.
Peter Scarlet, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival talks to The National about what to expect this year, and of the importance of private sponsors funding the arts scene in the capital.Watch Video
A sleek, under-the-counter coffee machine will brew your morning cup of coffee with the touch of an iPhone or iPad. The brothers behind Scanomat explain the company's ethos. Watch Video Video: Make your morning brew from your iPhone
Alliance rather than enmity can guide Russia to freedom
