Nassef Sawiris tops Forbes Arab billionaires listConstruction and chemical tycoon Nassef Sawiris tops the 2018 Forbes Arab billionaires list with an estimated net worth of $6.6 billion. He is followed by three Emirati business moguls -- Abdullah Al Ghur More… |
Wealthy 'take to the seas for unique experiences'Wealthy Middle East travellers favour privacy, new experiences, and quality time with family above the offerings of traditional five-star resorts, Gulf Craft’s CEO has said. Erwin Bamps said that his deal More… |
Wealthy 'take to the seas for unique experiences'Wealthy Middle East travellers favour privacy, new experiences, and quality time with family above the offerings of traditional five-star resorts, Gulf Craft’s CEO has said. Erwin Bamps said that his deal More… |
Luxury homes in big demand across ME, EuropeUltra-high net worth (UNHW) individuals are buying up luxury homes in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region which offers major purchasing and investment opportunities, a report said. The report “Europe, Middle Eas More… |
Luxury homes in big demand across ME, EuropeUltra-high net worth (UNHW) individuals are buying up luxury homes in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region which offers major purchasing and investment opportunities, a report said. The report “Europe, Middle Eas More… |
UAE wealthy to spearhead global property investmentA cosmopolitan lifestyle and increased disposable income are likely to be among the main factors that influence the selection of a real estate investment destination for buyers in the Middle East region, said a study by leading international rea More… |
Private wealth in GCC doubles to $2.2 trillionPrivate wealth in the GCC has doubled from $1.1 trillion in 2010 to $2.2 trillion in 2014 at an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5 percent, according to a study. The study by management consultancy Strategy&, f More… |
Gulf banks start to muscle in on global bond dealsWhen the Kenyan government issued a debut $2 billion Eurobond last month, most of the lead arrangers were top Western and African banks. But there was a standout: Qatar's QNB Capital. After decades during which banks from the More… |
Egypt implements temporary tax increase for wealthyEgypt's interim president, Adly Mansour, on Thursday signed into law a temporary five per cent income tax increase on individuals earning more than 1 million Egyptian pounds ($139,900) a year, state news agency Mena said. The tax will appl More… |
Egypt cabinet approves tax rise for wealthyEgypt's government approved a temporary 5 per cent tax on wealthy individuals to fund social programs, the cabinet said in a statement. The tax rise, which will apply to those earning over one million Egyptian pounds ($142,200 More… |