Lowered interest rates will boost GCC real estate market
Mortgage rates of three percent are more realistic for potential home buyers in Bahrain, say financial analysts.
June 2, 2010 4:27
What your bank knows about you
OPINION: Why you should be wary about the data collected by credit rating agencies, and how it affects your ability to get a loan.
March 24, 2010 5:29
What have the banks ever done for us?
Gulf banking fees are undeniably high – and, in some cases, extortionate. But what do customers get in return?
February 23, 2010 3:13
Bank interest rates ‘too high’
Kipp readers believe banks are charging too much interest on credit cards, loans and mortgages, according to a recent poll.
January 31, 2010 11:12
The great interest rate ripoff
A Kipp survey has found that UAE credit card customers pay twice as much interest compared with their UK counterparts. With the row over Mashreqbank’s mortgage rates escalating, we ask whether the big banks are overcharging.
January 22, 2010 12:44
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43