From Editor-in-Chief
Talbot broadens role in Middle East
Steady growth despite tough times
Life faces the biggest challenge
Fulfilling an integral role
Diversifying in the next growth phase
GAIF AT 50: Building on a strong foundation
GAIF AT 50: Beyond GAIF's golden jubilee
GAIF AT 50: GAIF and the Arab markets
GAIF AT 50: A doubling of strength
Salutes to GAIF
Competition dampens GCC reinsurance prospects
The pull of the GCC
Reinsurance optimisation: Focussing on value
M&A: Promising signs in Middle East M&A
Cyber risks: "Cybergeddon" and the threat to Middle East companies
Cyber risks: A bespoke approach to cyber threats
NAT CATS: On shaky ground in the Dead Sea fault zone
Takaful asset management: Getting asset allocation right
Family takaful: Lifting the barriers to Saudi Arabia's low life penetration
Family takaful: The nomination clause in life takaful
Data risks of outsourcing
MENA market remains upbeat on prospects
Middle East Insurance Industry Awards receives more than 200 entries
Support grows for Lloyd's Middle East
Algeria: Bullish outlook for insurance sector
Bahrain: Premiums up 8% in 2013
Bahrain: Arig's 1H premiums up 5.6% to US$237 mln
Bahrain: BKIC posts 30% 1H profit growth
Bahrain: BNH's net profit jumps 23% in 1H
Egypt: Misr General reaps inward returns
Iran launches universal health insurance
Morocco: African agriculture gets dedicated reinsurer
Palestine: Premiums up 10% in 2013
Qatar: QIC increases 1H profit by 53%
Crawford opens office in Qatar
UAE: IGIH sees 13% fall in net profits
AXA partners with Etisalat to launch smartphone protection plans
UAE: OIC reports US$35 mln in 1H net profit
Daman issues policy under Dubai mandatory health scheme
Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency - WHO
Bahrain: Shariyah Review Bureau to manage Tharawat's supervisory board
Egyptian Takaful Life grows 90% in FY2013-14
Malaysia's takaful sector assigned stable outlook
Takaful Malaysia targets US$6 mln jump in profit
Malaysia: AIA Public Takaful launches investment-linked plan
Saudi Arabia: Public Pension Agency's investment returns shrink
Tunisia: Amended insurance law to incorporate takaful
Pakistan: Insurers to launch window operations
UAE: Salama's outlook revised to stable; 'BBB+' ratings affirmed
UAE: Watania's majority shareholders to sell stakes
UAE: Abu Dhabi National Takaful posts lower 1H profits
UAE: Dar Al Takaful in the black in 1H
Diary of events
People on the move
Fifty years since its founding, GAIF has become nearly synonymous with its biennial conferences. But there is more to this grouping, the only one of its kind in the Arab world. We trace its recent accomplishments and look at what lies ahead for GAIF.
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At 50, the GAIF is eager to further expand and refine itself to serve the Arab insurance industry and achieve its development and integration, says Secretary General Abdul Khaliq R Khalil.
Insurance associations applaud the evolution of the GAIF Conference, and the role the Federation has played in their respective markets.
The GAIF Conference has been growing from strength to strength through the years, doubling its number of delegates from 2004 to 2012 and becoming a leading regional industry platform for issues of the day. We highlight some of the key topics discussed at the past five GAIF Conferences since 2004.
Companies offer their congratulations to GAIF as it commemorates its Golden Jubilee.