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The Islamic insurance sector continues to face secular challenges around relatively concentrated and undifferentiated business models and high expense ratios. (Shutterstock)

July 23rd, 2018 - 09:54 GMT

Islamic Insurance Industry Remains Profitable Regardless of the Net Profit Plummet

The Islamic insurance sector continues to face secular challenges around relatively concentrated and undifferentiated business models and high expense ratios.

The Middle East’s GDP is expected to grow 2.9 percent this year, up from just 1.1 percent in 2017. (AFP/ File)

February 27th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

2018.. Turning Point for Middle East’s Economy?

For foreigners visiting the Kingdom, it is important to be respectful to the religious holiday and aware of customary etiquette. (File photo)

May 4th, 2017 - 02:51 GMT

Do’s and Don’ts of Working in Saudi Arabia During Ramadan

For ICON Founder Salma Sakhnini, "emphasis on further education applies even more so for women, because women are paid less and still have to work hard to prove themselves in the workplace." (Pexels)

May 2nd, 2017 - 02:23 GMT

Why Women in the Middle East Need Education More Than Men Do

Banks in UAE can now reject your loan requests if they decide that your credit score is too low. (Pixabay)

April 18th, 2017 - 12:41 GMT

Your UAE credit score will tell banks if they should lend you money or not

Palestinians work at the office of Red Crow, a startup that monitors security developments and sends real-time alerts to clients. (AFP/Abbas Momani)

April 10th, 2017 - 10:12 GMT

Middle East’s startups raise over $1.4B funds: Report

Utalenta.com was recently launched to connect businesses of all sizes with talented professionals. ( pixabay )

April 5th, 2017 - 10:15 GMT