Category: Banking & Financial Services
Middle East Banking & Financial Services
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Qatar
... for this year. Industrial output is still weaker than a year ago, but woes are slowly dissipating amid lower maintenance activity. Meanwhile, the momentum in non-energy sectors appears robust for Q4 and strong business sentiment ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Saudi Arabia
... and oil production cuts will be gradually unwound. Moody’s recent upgrade of the Kingdom’s sovereign rating to Aa3, its highest level since 2016 and the third highest in the region, supports this view. While global ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Israel
... the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah, and markets expect the conflict will wind down early next year. We still forecast the war will likely end in H1 2025, but recognise this could come sooner. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - United Arab Emirates
... has delayed a planned supply increase until early next year in reaction to the weak oil demand outlook and production growth outside of OPEC+. Given the sluggish demand outlook means oil prices will likely remain ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Syrian Arab Republic
... 1.8% y/y contraction. The downward revision reflects inflation rates that continue to soar above expectations, persistent currency depreciation, spillovers from the wider regional conflict, and the regime's limited capacity to implement effective countermeasures to these. Read More
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Credit Cards in the United Arab Emirates
... Arab Emirates, economic growth is currently driven by capital investment, technological progress, and a pro-business environment. These factors create a robust foundation for consumer spending and economic expansion. Euromonitor International's Credit Card Transactions in United ... Read More
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Charge Cards in the United Arab Emirates
... Express Platinum Card, renowned for its elite status and exclusivity in Dubai, requiring substantial capital or a high income for qualification. Similarly, the JP Morgan Chase Reserve Card is also recognised as an elite charge ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in the United Arab Emirates
... six months to assist residents and businesses impacted by historic floods. This deferral applied to personal and auto lending and featured no additional fees, interest, or increases to the principal amount. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in the United Arab Emirates
... of new players, and a supportive regulatory environment. The Central Bank of the UAE has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of digital payments, introducing initiatives such as the Wage Protection System and ... Read More
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Debit Cards in the United Arab Emirates
... growth and value transactions. The robust economy of the United Arab Emirates continues to attract foreign investment and create job opportunities, leading to an influx of skilled professionals and workers. In 2024, the United Arab ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in the United Arab Emirates
... along with a greater uptake of closed loop (mainly driven by transportation cards and parking and toll cards) and open loop (dominated by payroll cards). The category is supported by the further expansion of the ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Yemen, Rep
... in Red Sea shipping lines that connect Yemen's key ports. Plus, with households dedicating 65% of their incomes to food, we think recent flooding in agricultural regions will heavily reduce private consumption. Houthi captures of ... Read More
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Macroeconomic Outlook Report: Iran
... sectors are forecast to grow by 39.6%, 38.7%, and 40.4%, respectively, in 2024. Tehran generated around 27.3% of Iran’s GDP and was home to 16.7% of the country’s population as of 2023, according to the ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Kuwait
... growth forecast down to a 1.9% contraction from 0.5% previously. We attribute our revision primarily to the changes in measurement scopes rather than a shift in our view. In fact, we now project even stronger ... Read More
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Syria In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis.Synopsis Understand the political system in Syria through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Syria through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer demographics ... Read More
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Strategic Intelligence: Geopolitics Executive Briefing (Third Edition)
... and investment materialize when geopolitical tensions erupt into actual and potential armed conflict. Some sectors-notably tech and energy (including green energy)-are exceptionally ‘geopoliticized’, making them liable to be weaponized. The geopolitics executive briefing identifies the ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Iraq
... expansionary fiscal policy. But we've lowered our forecast for 2025 to 2.8% from 3.6%, to reflect the recent extension of the voluntary 220 tb/d cut, pledged until the end of November. We expect Iraq will ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia International Remittance Market Business and Investment Opportunities - Analysis by Transaction Value & Volume, Inbound and Outbound Transfers to and from Key States, Consumer Demographics – Q3 2024
... inbound remittance market in Saudi Arabia has increased at 5.5% during 2023 to reach US$298.3 million in 2024. Over the forecast period (2024-2028), market size is expected to record a CAGR of 3.3%, increasing from ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Jordan
... growth forecast for Jordan to 1.6% down from 2.6% in 2023, underpinned by the ongoing regional conflict. Data for Q1 2024 shows a continued contraction in GDP for the second consecutive quarter on quarterly terms. Read More
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Saudi Arabia Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook – 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q3 2024 Update
... PayNXT360, social commerce industry in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow by 30.6% on annual basis to reach US$1,715.58 million in 2024. The social commerce industry is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, ... Read More
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Middle East & Africa Digital Payments Market: Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape
... report on Middle East & Africa digital payment market report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of the Middle ... Read More
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Israel In-depth PESTLE Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Israel through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Israel through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Cyprus
... of AI on the economy. We now estimate that GDP will be 1.3% higher by 2050, driven by higher productivity. We continue to project GDP will expand by 3% this year and 1.6% in 2025. Read More
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Saudi Arabia WealthTech Solutions Market Assessment, By Component [Solution, Services], By Deployment Mode [On-premises, Cloud], By Enterprise [Large Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises], By End-user [Banking, Investment Firms, Wealth Management Firms, Others], By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F
... and Forecast, 2017-2031F Saudi Arabia WealthTech solutions market is projected to witness a CAGR of 16.78% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 34.55 million in 2023 to USD 119.51 million in 2031. Several ... Read More
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UAE WealthTech Solutions Market Assessment, By Component [Solution, Services], By Deployment Mode [On-premises, Cloud], By Enterprise [Large Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises], By End-user [Banking, Investment Firms, Wealth Management Firms, Others], By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F
... Forecast, 2017-2031F UAE WealthTech solutions market is projected to witness a CAGR of 16.91% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 25.62 million in 2023 to USD 89.41 million in 2031. It is one ... Read More
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