The Arab Insurance Institute was created under the umbrella of the GAIF (General Arab Insurance Federation) and owned by over 40 shareholders from insurance-related organizations from across the Arab world. The Arab Insurance Institute is an independent organization providing training and education to insurance-related organizations and individuals across the Arab world.

Insurance in all forms is a never ending investment, we all need to consider regardless of our means or age. Today AL MASHREK, with its far reaching commitment to insurance development, boasts of more than 140 employees spread over 12 diversified branches throughout Lebanon, in addition to its joint venture company in Egypt.

Musa Abdul-Aziz Mohammed Shihadeh, Chief Executive Officer, / General Manager of Jordan Islamic Bank talks to BUSINESS LIFE reporter how he became a pioneer in Islamic banking and the importance of Islamic banking.

‘Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education’, declared Martin Luther King, Jr. This statement certainly appears to have found resonance with Mohan Valrani, who, as one of Dubai’s leading businessmen, is now focusing upon his latest venture: that of creating a lifelong educational legacy within the emirate.

Al Wathba National Insurance Company P.S.J.C. (AWNIC) was recently awarded a rating of BBB+ Outlook Stable from Standard & Poor’s Rating services which serve as a recognition of the company’s achievement and track record during the years since its establishment in 1996.

Nasco France is a member of the Nasco Insurance Group and is one of the leading names among the reinsurance brokers in the MENA region, and ranks among the top three reinsurance brokers in France. 

Amid Lebanon's constant political upheaval, the unfolding economic crisis has negative implications on the real estate sector. Lebanon’s real estate market has entered a slowdown phase. 

The renowned businessman Sheikh Faisal Bin AbdulAziz Bin Jassem Al-Thani, Chairman and Managing Director of Ahlibank Q.S.C who stands behind the remarkable success of the bank expects a very encouraging performance for the bank and he thinks the business could benefit from the government’s budget spending for the coming years.

Despite its weak and fragmented state, Lebanon's Insurance premiums are up by  6% year-on-year to $418m in first quarter of 2015, claims and benefits are down by 1% to $179m.

Insurance companies play a major role in the economy. However, the year 2014 was a challenging one for Lebanon due to the political and economic situation that impacted the entire region, and also because of the tough competition. Nevertheless, there are two positive facts that stand out.

As one of Qatar's leading financial services institution, Doha Bank has been consistently registering strong growth during the last decade in terms of asset growth, loan growth, deposit growth and increase in shareholders’ value.

Bahous brings diverse insurance experience from reinsurance to retail. He possesses a great talent in integrating big and small businesses to positive effect; and he has also an entrepreneurial style that puts empowerment and quick decision-making at the right time in highly chaotic environments.