09/08/2020
STS provides Jordan Kuwait Bank with Dell EMC integrated infrastructure solutions
In this project, STS deployed infrastructure integration solutions offered by Dell Technologies
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09/08/2020
Funding boost for Turkish businesses as EBRD lends to Isbank
The EBRD has responded rapidly to the needs of local companies and the Bank’s investments in Turkey so far this year have exceeded €1 billion.
09/08/2020
WAIPA and World Bank Join Forces for Stronger Investment Promotion Agencies
The crucial role of investment promotion agencies (IPAs), ongoing collaboration and further synergies discussed at a virtual meeting between the two organisations
09/07/2020
SICO to embed IdealRatings ESG data, marking a new era for MENA investors
SICO will now include the IdealRatings ESG data in its listed companies' reports featuring insights into companies' ESG progress and providing investors with a full picture of their performance
09/07/2020
Qatari market remains resilient despite challenges, says investment expert
But generally speaking, Qatar has been very resilient in the face of all these difficulties and challenges.
09/07/2020
Gulf asset managers to face pressure amid twin shock - Moody's
Current weak oil prices will hold back economic growth
09/06/2020
Cash is no longer king at Middle East checkouts, says Network International CEO Simon Haslam
“COVID-19 is accelerating the shift from cash to digital. What’s so exciting about my business is that the Middle East and Africa is one of the last regions where this shift is happening, and that presents big opportunities for us even with th
09/06/2020
KT Special: Dubai residents prefer larger homes as rents fall
"The reason is that the brand name is there. People are preferring to buy community living compared to going to a development that is just a standalone by itself."
09/05/2020
Qatar Financial Centre set to achieve targets despite challenges posed by COVID-19
QFC had set a target of registering 1,000 firms in its 2017-22 strategy.
09/04/2020
Mideast, European funds grab Dubai bonds
Fund managers took a majority of the sukuk, buying 52%
09/04/2020
Dubai says to continue infrastructure spending after $2bn bond issuance
Investors rush to invest in Dubai as order book for gov't bond and sukuk is five times oversubscribed
09/04/2020
GCC needs deflation, and it'll persist
GCC deflation is driven by an easing in the real estate sector
09/03/2020
GCC market eyeing mergers and reduction in unit prices, says Saudi real estate company
Solutions to minimise business risks in Covid-19 environment include up to 25% reduction in prices
09/03/2020
Dubai launches retirement programme for over-55s
Retirement visa available to resident expats and foreigners who meet one of three financial requirements
09/03/2020
Intellect Design spurts after deal with Samba Financial Group
Samba Financial Group is one of the Saudi Arabia's largest and most acclaimed financial services groups.
09/03/2020
Ahlibank’s 5-year bond transaction raises $500mn
This will have a positive impact on the bank’s operations and financial results.
09/03/2020
Abu Dhabi oil group reaches $5.5bn real estate deal with Apollo
Adnoc to net $2.7bn in upfront proceeds from 24-year lease agreement on rents
09/03/2020
Abu Dhabi sells $5bn bonds with first 50-year note for a Gulf nation
The bond issue was nearly five times oversubscribed and the three-year note was priced at the lowest rate for a Gulf sovereign
09/03/2020
German corporate sector increasingly looking at investment opportunities in Qatar, says envoy
Qatar and Germany should jointly work on this kind of Green projects, developing a technological edge and competitive advantage
09/02/2020
Saudi shares lead Gulf markets higher as slowdown eases
The Tadawul is the largest stock exchange in the Gulf