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Online shopping has become more of a long-term behavior change
13 April 03:18 PM Online shopping in KSA, UAE likely to grow during Ramadan – Report
Riyadh – Mubasher: A greater surge in online shopping is expected to be witnessed during the month of Ramadan, which has just started today on 13 April, a recent survey Checkout.com unveiled. Online spending by consumers in the UAE and Saudi …
Macroeconomics
CEO of Mubasher Media, Assem El-Bassal
4 April 04:49 PM Du aims to turn beginners into professional investors – Mubasher Media CEO
Cairo – Mubasher: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its negative implications on the global economy have highlighted the urgent need for platforms that help investors protect their funds, take wise investment decisions, and pursue …
Companies Investments
The aggregate net profit of the GCC listed banks plunged by 32.2% YoY
1 April 01:48 PM GCC banking sector's profits record seven-year low in 2020
Mubasher: The net profits of the GCC banking sector hit their lowest levels in seven years, affected by the decline of profits in the fourth quarter (Q4) by almost a third on a quarterly basis to $5.3 billion due to higher provisions, according …
Financial Results
Assem El-Bassal, CEO of Mubasher Media - (Photo Archive)
29 March 05:49 PM Mubasher Media supports investors, plans expansion – CEO Assem El-Bassal
Riyadh – Mubasher: The CEO of Mubasher Media, Assem El-Bassal, said on Monday that the company is working on covering the main aspects across major sectors, led by the investors’ sector, by providing a perfect electronic environment for investors …
Trading Activities
The Arab markets haven’t witnessed sharp fluctuations during the crisis
29 March 04:25 PM Arab markets successfully managed COVID-19 crisis thanks to central banks - Abul-Gheit
Riyadh – Mubasher: The leaderships of Arab stock markets have shown great resilience in dealing with the repercussions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Ahmed Abul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, said on Monday. The Arab markets …
Event
Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange - (Photo Archive)
29 March 02:15 PM Arab markets have 1,662 listed companies with $3.1trn in capital - EGX Chairman
Cairo – Mubasher: The Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE) now has 21 members, representing 17 stock and commodity exchanges, four clearing companies, and several securities brokerage companies in the Arab region, the Chairman of the Egyptian …
Trading Activities
Financial systems saw great changes during 2020 - (Photo Archive)
29 March 02:13 PM Arab markets lost $350bn at the pandemic's beginning - El-Dokany
Riyadh – Mubasher: Arab stock markets lost around $350 billion in market capitalisation in the first six weeks of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to the Secretary-General of the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE), Rami El-Dokany. …
Macroeconomics
Eng. Mohammed Al Ballaa, Chairman, Mubasher Financial Group
29 March 01:47 PM We aim at increasing investors in Arab markets - Mubasher Chairman
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Chairman of Mubasher Financial Group, Eng. Mohammed Al Ballaa, said on Monday that the use of financial technology (FinTech) has played a significant role in the success and growth of Mubasher companies. More than 10 years …
Trading Activities
Mubasher has invested more than EGP 360 million in launching its new Du brand
24 March 04:46 PM Du Trade allows stock trading without barriers
Cairo – Mubasher: Mubasher Financial Services, one of the five largest non-banking financial institutions in Egypt, seeks to attract new segments of customers to invest in the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) through raising financial and investment …
Companies Investments
Photo Archive
15 February 02:53 PM Remittances from Filipinos in GCC down to $5.1bn in 2020
Riyadh – Mubasher: Remittances paid by Filipino labour in GCC countries dropped by 11.21% on an annual basis in 2020. Filipinos’ remittances from the Gulf region registered $5.11 billion last year, compared to $5.76 billion in 2019, according to …
Sector Reports
Regional debt issuances are expected to remain robust in 2021.
28 January 12:09 PM GCC debt issuance exceeds $100bn in 2020
Mubasher: GCC debt issuance was strong in 2020, crossing $100 billion on a continued need for budget financing, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) said in its latest economic update. The fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020 saw the issuance of about $15 …
Sector Reports
Photo Archive
17 January 01:43 PM Emirates’ trade surplus with GCC hits AED 3bn in 9M
Dubai – Mubasher: The UAE’s trade surplus with GCC countries amounted to AED 3 billion ($817 million) during the first nine months of 2020. The achieved surplus excludes AED 35.601 billion worth of non-oil exports and AED 32.61 billion worth of …
Macroeconomics
Sukuk maturities are predicted to be at $115.7 billion over the next five years.
30 December 2020 02:58 PM GCC governments could see $157.1bn in fixed income maturities in 5 yrs
Riyadh – Mubasher: GCC governments are expected to see $157.1 billion in fixed income maturities over the next five years (2021-2025) whereas corporate maturities stand at $164.3 billion, Kamco Invest said in a report on Wednesday. A majority of …
Sukuk and Islamic Finance
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29 December 2020 01:46 PM MENA holds strong potential for low, zero-carbon energy sources - Report
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) highlighted in its MENA Power Investment Outlook 2020-2024 key regional developments and prevalent trends in the power sector over the short and medium terms. Among the …
Global Economy
Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt
21 December 2020 00:02 PM Reimagining Egypt’s economy through digital transformation – Interview with Mirna Arif
By: Marina Gamil Cairo – Mubasher: In its recovery phase, Egypt has taken several initiatives to increase the contribution of digitalisation in its economic growth by advancing information technology (IT) infrastructure, supporting startups and …
Global Economy
The top five developed countries in Islamic Finance are Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, the UAE, and KSA.
9 December 2020 00:23 PM Global Islamic Finance assets may hit $3.69trn in 2024 - Report
Riyadh – Mubasher: Global Islamic Finance assets are forecast to reach $3.69 trillion by 2024 according to the 2020 Islamic Finance Development Report released today by Refinitiv and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private …
Banking and Finance
Filipino expats’ remittances from the GCC region fell by 13.91% YoY in 9M.
3 December 2020 01:13 PM Filipino labour in GCC records $3.7bn remittances in 9M
Riyadh – Mubasher: Remittances paid by Filipino labour in GCC countries dropped by 13.91% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in the first nine months of 2020, pressured by the coronavirus pandemic. Filipino expats’ remittances amounted to $3.73 billion …
Banking and Finance
Zedny was founded in 2018
18 October 2020 11:25 AM Online platforms for professional development - Interview with Zedny
By: Moslem Ali Cairo - Mubasher: With technological advancements and growing digital infrastructure, the digital education industry is growing in the Middle East. Remote learning, in particular, has gained increased importance with the recent new …
Companies Investments
Saudi imports from Arab countries tumbled by 17.65% yearly in H1-20
17 September 2020 02:56 PM Saudi trade surplus with Arab states nears $6bn in H1
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia registered a trade surplus with Arab countries worth SAR 22.47 billion ($5.99 billion) in the first half (H1) of 2020, a yearly decrease of 37.5% when compared to SAR 35.93 billion ($9.58 billion) in the year-ago …
Macroeconomics
Photo Archive
15 September 2020 01:27 PM Saudi ranks third in MENA by startup deals, funding – MAGNiTT
Riyadh – Mubasher: Various economic sectors in Saudi Arabia generate growing interest in startups in implementation of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, boosting the GCC nation to take the third spot in terms of the number of deals and total …
Sector Reports
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
2 September 2020 04:39 PM Your guide to the new Saudi derivatives market - Infographic
Riyadh - Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) launched the Derivatives Market on 30 August 2020 to start trading of the kingdom's first exchange-traded derivatives product. The financial derivatives market will offer investors a …
Trading Activities
DFM has approved BH Mubasher as a Market Maker
30 August 2020 04:50 PM DFM approves BH Mubasher as Market Maker
Dubai – Mubasher: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has approved BH Mubasher, a leading company in the UAE’s financial market, as a Market Maker. The move authorises BH Mubasher to provide liquidity to companies listed on the DFM, according to the …
Trading Activities
Photo Archive
30 August 2020 04:06 PM Saudi Muqassa commences operations
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Securities Clearing Center Company (Muqassa) announced on Sunday the commencement of its operations, post the announcements of its establishment in 2018 and its license earlier this year. Muqassa is responsible, as an …
Derivatives
Saudi Stock Exchange
30 August 2020 10:37 AM Goldman Sachs joins Tadawul as derivatives exchange member
Riyadh – Mubasher: Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia has completed all regulatory and technical requirements to become a member of the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Goldman Sachs will have the right to conduct brokerage services for derivatives trading …
Trading Activities
The derivatives market will be launched on Sunday, 30 August
27 August 2020 04:26 PM Investors awaiting launch of Saudi derivatives market next week
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is close to launching the Derivatives Market to start trading of the kingdom's first exchange-traded derivatives product. Many market analysts affirmed the launch, set to take place on Sunday, …
Markets Regulations