SMEs, mid-market corporates and structured training all play a vital role in Saudi Arabia’s economy, writes Dr Bernd van Linder, Managing Director, Saudi Hollandi Bank

Emerged in recent years as the Middle East’s most stable, the UAE is a secure and attractive destination for finance and the go to place for regional banking services

World Finance speaks to Emirates NBD Asset Management to find about the growth of the UAE economy

World Finance speaks to Faisal Sarkhou, Chief Executive of asset management company KAMCO, to find out about investment opportunities in the MENA region

Family-run businesses have long been the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s economy. However, traditional companies are acknowledging the need to draw a dividing line between family ownership and management

The GCC nations are growing together as a collective, and investment companies like KAMCO are well placed to take advantage of and accelerate that growth

Replacing the ageing Alaskan Way Viaduct will greatly improve economic prospects for those in Seattle and the surrounding area, provided the programme passes without incident

The Bahrain Bourse is a state of the art stock exchange, bringing world class trading to the Gulf region. After posting remarkable results in its first few years in business, the bourse has its eyes on expansion

World Finance spoke to Bashir Jaber, Head of Corporate Communications at Burgan Bank, to find out how the bank has powered ahead of its rivals to become one of Kuwait’s leading financial institutions

World Finance interviews Ahmad Meshari, Acting CEO of Qatar First Bank, about the nation’s thriving economy

Rio de Janeiro is getting a face lift, courtesy of investors attracted to the city by the World Cup and Olympic Games. Rita Lobo finds out that not all urban redevelopment is welcomed by the local population

The newly appointed Acting CEO of Qatar First Bank, Ahmad Meshari, is one of the most influential names in Islamic finance, and looks set to lead the firm on to unprecedented success

As the first Islamic finance institution in the country, Bank Nizwa is leading the way in opening up the promising Omani market for customers and investors alike

International Turnkey Solutions has created comprehensive and scalable technology solutions to help banks stay sharia-compliant

Tamer Group is a leading pharmaceutical organisation in Saudi Arabia committed to the development of the Kingdom’s healthcare sector