Interview: Omer Hassan Elamin, Orient Insurance
Orient’s Sr MD Omer Hassan Elamin says more players in the market is a clear indication that things are not going in the right direction.
May 24, 2011 4:34
Bracing for bigger losses in insurance
Despite threats of huge losses, there have been no serious considerations for consolidation in UAE’s insurance sector. OIC’s CEO says egos need to be set aside or something’s gonna give.
April 15, 2011 2:58Global Islamic insurance seen growing 31 pct in 2011
UAE-based insurance firm said regional turmoil has resulted in more claims as well as raised awareness of Islamic insurance.
April 11, 2011 9:47Amadeus Qatar encourages sale of online insurance
New initiative encourages travel agents to sell travel insurance through integrated online platform
March 26, 2011 4:35
Fever pitch
From over medication to fraud, Green Crescent CEO Carlos J Sardegna talks about the region’s health insurance business heating up.
March 24, 2011 3:05Qatar sets up credit bureau to boost lending oversight
Credit rating bureau for banks, financial firms; Services to later be extended to telecom, insurance firms
March 22, 2011 3:48Insurance firm IPO to test battered UAE market
Finance House plans to raise $18 mln from IPO – bankers; IPO planned for next month – bankers; UAE markets have not seen an IPO in past two years
January 26, 2011 3:55
A Facebook folly
A lady in Canada reportedly lost her health benefits for depression after uploading some photos of herself looking happy on Facebook.
November 22, 2009 1:38UAE laborers not covered for heat-related illnesses
The UAE's Ministry of Labor's Workmen's Compensation Insurance provided to laborers does not cover heat-related illnesses...
July 25, 2009 7:56
Back to basics
For years, Saudi tribes have practiced a form of social security, which they refer to as the ‘tribal fund’. It’s basic, but affective. Here’s how it works.
November 2, 2008 9:19
Dubai braces for boom in captive insurance
Captive insurance may be gaining popularity elsewhere, but for Middle Eastern companies the concept hasn’t quite caught on.
August 17, 2008 10:01
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26