12/13/2018
Egypt to have strongest economic growth in Arab world
Plenty of uncertainty remains, experts say at Strategy Forum
Investment Bank
12/11/2018
African Development Bank Lauds Egypt’s Economic Rebound, Partnerships, at Africa 2018 Forum
The Forum successfully convened key private and public stakeholders, and provided an unprecedented platform for effective dialogue to drive investments into the continent.
12/10/2018
GIB Capital takes four EMEA Finance Awards
GIB Capital was also named “Best Foreign Investment Bank - Oman” for the second consecutive year.
12/10/2018
Standard Chartered slashing jobs in Dubai, Singapore
Standard Chartered's job cuts are expected to affect Singapore employees, according to sources familiar with the matter.
12/09/2018
Banque du Caire to open branches in Tanzania, Kenya, Russia, China
The bank mulls also opening offices in Russia and China to finance the trade and investment operations, he asserted, noting that it also finalized getting license to open another office in Dubai.
12/03/2018
Egypt's EFG Hermes advising on four M&A deals expected in H1 2019
The bank is also acting as a financial advisor on a major M&A deal in Saudi Arabia’s health sector which is expected to be completed in 2019
11/26/2018
Egypt's EFG Hermes considers move into insurance and mortgage sectors
Hermes, the Middle East's largest investment bank, operates in countries including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan and Jordan.
11/14/2018
GFH third quarter profit climbs 23.3% on investment banking activities
The Manama-based firm reported a $103.4m net income for the first nine months of the year
11/08/2018
International Investment Bank Announces Successful Exit From Aircraft Investment, Achieving 18 Percent IRR
The hotel has 21 floors and 218 rooms, 40 of which are apartments, with spacious rooms that offer a panoramic view of the city and surrounding mountains.
11/06/2018
SoftBank reaffirms investment ties with Saudi Arabia
Quarterly net profit up fivefold to $4.6bn as Vision Fund returns start to feed through
11/01/2018
Markaz ‘Best Investment Bank in Kuwait for 2018’
Global Finance recognition for 7th time
11/01/2018
Bank Audi consolidated activity highlights as at end-September 2018
Sustained profits growth with strengthening balance sheet in an adverse environment
10/29/2018
Citibank honours QIIB with ‘Excellence in Straight Through Processing’ award
“We praise the partnership and long relationship between our bank and Citibank.
10/23/2018
NBK Capital showcases digital revolution in banking industry
International experts attend Global Finance’s conference in Dubai
10/21/2018
Goldman quietly sending representatives to controversial Saudi conference despite CEO's rebuke
The decision by Goldman came after Solomon issued what appeared to be a strong public rebuke of the royal family’s response to the likely murder of Khashoggi, and claims that Goldman wouldn’t send officials to the conference in an interview wi
10/17/2018
Middle East investment banking fees down 8% in first nine months
Region’s M&A transactions totalled $45.1b this year to date
10/14/2018
PBI Global Awards winners announced
BNP Paribas made a string of major new hires in its North Asia division this year.
10/11/2018
Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Citi Join New $3.8 Billion Deal With Egypt
It takes effect on Nov. 19 and will carry a final maturity of 4 1/2 years.
10/10/2018
Egypt’s EFG Hermes looks to Saudi business for expansion
It has already announced plans to expand its staff as it targets mandates in Saudi
10/08/2018
Standard Life in Talks With Saudis Over Seeding Local Funds
Talks are at early stage and no agreement has been reached