World enters critical period of risks in 2018: WEFExperts are preparing for another year of heightened risk, said a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), cautioning that people are struggling to keep up with the accelerating pace of change. The prospect of strong economic More… |
Risks linked to skyscraper construction in spotlightMarsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, explored the unique set of risks associated with construction and operation of tall buildings at a key summit in Dubai, UAE. Marsh 2017 Infrastructure Risk Managemen More… |
Saudi construction challenges 'pose risks for banks'Rising challenges in the Saudi construction sector will lead to a surge in nonperforming loans (NPLs) and higher provisioning costs for the country's banks, said ratings agency Moody's Investors Service in a report published today (Octob More… |
Saudi construction challenges 'pose risks for banks'Rising challenges in the Saudi construction sector will lead to a surge in nonperforming loans (NPLs) and higher provisioning costs for the country's banks, said ratings agency Moody's Investors Service in a report published today (Octob More… |
Russian support for Assad risks conflict, says KerryUS Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar Al Assad could raise the risk of confrontation with coalition forces fighting Islamic State there. In an interview with I More… |
Dealing with project risks and liabilities, the Saudi wayThe Egyptian Civil Code is the source of vast majority of the laws in the Middle East including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Libya and Syria. However, in Saudi Arabia, there is no civil code, but Shari’ah law, in essence, More… |
New thinking urged to prevent recessionOil and gas exporting nations of the region need fresh thinking and new approaches to stave off recession following the fall in oil prices, a major conference in Doha, Qatar, heard. More than 700 senior finance and banking executives he More… |
Vanishing volatility signals oil market shiftThe oil market has rarely been so quiet. Benchmark Brent has traded in a narrow range of $5 either side of $110 per barrel since the summer of 2012. Price volatility has fallen to some of the lowest levels since crude futures mark More… |
Use of herbal medication 'needs research'The increasing use of herbal and nutritional supplements worldwide needs additional research to better understand their benefits, limitations and risks, an expert said. Speaking at a medicine and U public lecture series entitled Herbal Sup More… |
Canada sees risks for world economyTop Canadian economic policymakers see a raft of potential problems for a global economy they described as fragile yet still growing, but said they are ready to intervene to protect Canada from turmoil. In testimony to a parliamentary comm More… |