Category: Banking & Financial Services
Middle East Banking & Financial Services
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Israel
... tariff announcements and delayed our end-of-war assumption to the second half of this year. This year, we forecast GDP to grow by 3.6%, down 0.2% from our March baseline, and 2.9% next year, 0.8% lower. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Qatar
... impact on Qatar's economy of the recently announced 10% US import duty will be muted given Qatar's goods exports to the US account for less than 2% of its total exports. Still, we think trade-related ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Saudi Arabia
... to have only a limited domestic economic impact. Energy exports – over 85% of Saudi exports to the US – are exempt, and the US accounted for just 8% of total Saudi exports in 2023. Read More
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UAE Wealth Management: HNW Investors 2025
... investors’ portfolios; analyzes their propensity to invest offshore; and explores their product and service demand. The report is based on GlobalData’s proprietary Global Wealth Managers Survey. The UAE HNW market is dominated by professional and ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - United Arab Emirates
... 55. Rising cost pressures, weaker global demand, and increased uncertainty arising from the US tariff fallout may weigh on business sentiment. As a result, we have revised non-oil GDP growth downwards to 4.7% in 2025 ... Read More
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Bahrain Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including credit transfer, card, cash, direct debits and cheques during the review-period (2020-24e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets ... Read More
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Oman Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including card, credit transfer, cash and cheques during the review-period (2020–24e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Qatar
... 2026. The upgrade to our near-term outlook reflects better-than-expected growth at the end of 2024 and positive activity indicators since the start of this year. Meanwhile, business sentiment has held up amid heightened trade uncertainty. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Israel
... against Hamas. That said, we view a further weakening of the second stage of the ceasefire, which could delay an end to the war by several months, as a heightened risk to the economic outlook. Read More
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Digital Lending Platforms in Saudi Arabia
... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Digital lending refers to the use of technology and online platforms to offer financial ... Read More
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Digital Lending Platforms in United Arab Emirates
... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Digital lending refers to the use of technology and online platforms to offer financial ... Read More
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Digital Lending Platforms in Middle East & Africa
... The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Digital lending refers to the use of technology and online platforms to ... Read More
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Macroeconomic Outlook Report: Israel
... In nominal terms, the three sectors are forecast to grow by 6.7%, 6.6%, and 6.0%, respectively, in 2025. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem accounted for 59.9% of the country’s GDP and 59.0% of Israel’s population in ... Read More
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Treasury Management Market, By Component (Software (Cash Flow Management Software, Risk Management Software, Liquidity Management Software, Payment Management Software, and Debt and Investment Management Software), Services (Consulting and Advisory Services, Implementation and Integration Services, Support and Maintenance Services)), By Deployment Mode: On-Premises, Cloud-Based, By Enterprise Size: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises, By End-use Industry: IT and Telecom, BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, Government & Public Sector, Manufacturing, Others (Consumer Goods, Energy and Utilities and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
... goals and maintain financial stability. By utilising various tools and techniques such as cash forecasting, risk management and working capital optimization, treasury management aids in maximizing returns while minimizing exposure to potential financial hazards. This ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Saudi Arabia
... our and market expectations of Q3 2025. However, non-oil activities will remain the primary growth driver this year, supported by diversification efforts, with an expected expansion of 5.8%. We also anticipate government activities to grow ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - United Arab Emirates
... agreement to gradually unwind production cuts starting in Q2. Although oil prices remain under pressure, the increase in production will support growth in the oil sector, particularly as the UAE continues to prioritize capacity expansion. Read More
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Saudi Arabia Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast; Spend Analysis by Digital / e-Gift Card, Retail and Corporate Consumers, Distribution Channel, Occasions, Retail Sectors, Open Loop, Closed Loop, Demographics, Market Share by Retailers – Q1 2025 Update
... 2020-2024, achieving a CAGR of 12.4%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% during 2025-2029. By the end of 2029, the gift card sector ... Read More
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Wealth Management Platform Market, By Advisory Mode (Human Advisory, Robo Advisory, and Hybrid), By Deployment (Cloud-based, and On-premises), By End-use Industry (Banks, Investment Management Firms, Trading & Exchange Firms, Brokerage Firms, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... to manage portfolios, perform financial planning, execute trades, generate reports, and conduct other operations. Major players are focusing on offering advanced digital wealth management platforms integrated with AI, predictive analytics, and robo-advisory capabilities to automate ... Read More
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Mobile Commerce Solution Market, By Payment Mode (Near Field Communication (NFC), Premium SMS, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and Direct Carrier Billing), By Transaction Type (M-Retailing, M-Ticketing/Booking, M-Billing, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... the demand for mobile commerce solutions globally. Mobile commerce solutions enable consumers to securely purchase products and services through mobile applications and websites. They provide seamless payment options and enhance the overall shopping experience for ... Read More
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Israel Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast; Spend Analysis by Digital / e-Gift Card, Retail and Corporate Consumers, Distribution Channel, Occasions, Retail Sectors, Open Loop, Closed Loop, Demographics, Market Share by Retailers – Q1 2025 Update
... achieving a CAGR of 10.2%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during 2025-2029. By the end of 2029, the gift card sector is ... Read More
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United Arab Emirates Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast; Spend Analysis by Digital / e-Gift Card, Retail and Corporate Consumers, Distribution Channel, Occasions, Retail Sectors, Open Loop, Closed Loop, Demographics, Market Share by Retailers – Q1 2025 Update
... during 2020-2024, achieving a CAGR of 12.8%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2025-2029. By the end of 2029, the gift card ... Read More
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Robotic Process Automation Market, By Service Type (Professional Services and Training Services), By Organization Type (Small & Medium Enterprise and Large Enterprises), By Application (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Telecom and IT, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2029
... Manufacturing, and Others), and Region- Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034 Robotic process automation market is driven by growing demand for process automation tools and services from various industries across the globe. Increased efficiency, cost-effective, ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Cyprus
... one of the fastest rates of expansion we project in the Eurozone this year. The downgrade was prompted by a soft end to 2024 and the likely start of a trade war with the US. Read More
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Factoring Services Market, By Application (Domestic and International), By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises and SMEs), By Provider (Banks and NBFCs), By Industry Vertical (Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, IT & Telecom, Staffing, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
... factor its receivable assets to meet its present and short-term financial needs. Through factoring, a business can obtain liquid funds without having to wait for the lengthy payment period for their customers or clients. This ... Read More
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Digital Lending Market, By Offering (Solutions and Services), By Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-Premises), By End user (Banks, Credit Unions, NBFCs), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)
... 2025 to 2032. Digital lending refers to consumer and small business loans that are applied and processed online through digital platforms, thus, allowing borrowers to access funds quickly through alternative lending channels. Over the past ... Read More
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