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Fitch affirms Qatar's Ahli Bank's IDR at 'A'/Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ahli Bank's QSC (ABQ) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' with a Stable Outlook.

Abu Dhabi hits multi-year peak, blue-chip banks lift Qatar

Late last month FAB shareholders approved an increase in the limit of foreign ownership to 40 percent of its shares, up from 25 percent.

BlackRock Nominates Bader M. Alsaad to Board of Directors

As BlackRock seeks to grow our business in new international markets, Baders unique experience and perspective will bring valuable diversity of thought and expertise to the Board.

Payments processor Network International readies London listing

Proceeds from European listings are down 97 percent for the first two months of the year, Refinitiv data shows.

Markaz: Kuwait's private education sector is a vital alternative and receives widespread interest from investors

Land and brand name are key factors to consider when acquiring schools

Egypt’s Dsquares bags investment from Algebra Ventures, Ezdehar Management

Biksawy said the startup also has premises in Dubai, Riyadh, Jordan and Tanzania.

Kuwait enters global financial centers index

The components of the indicator were compiled using 133 key financial and economic factors, through trusted parties, including the World Bank, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations

Country receives $1 billion from UAE

The agreement for the placement of the second tranche of $ 2.0 billion by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been recently signed between the SBP and the ADFD.

Dubai's Emaar to launch blockchain-based token across its hospitality business

This will be among the first referral and loyalty tokens in the world giving access to an existing operational ecosystem of close to US$10 billion, and an initial coin offering in Europe will be considered within 12 months of the internal operational laun

Hambro Perks: 'We want to be the first London VC in the Gulf'

British boutique investment firm is chasing deals in the region

Saudi companies 'losing out to global players', says STV CEO

SoftBank Investment Advisors said the direction of the Middle East tech scene is positive

Select stocks in demand as Dubai index far away from reversal

Aldar Properties was the actively traded stock in Abu Dhabi

Mapping out the UAE’s next growth journey

It must focus on reducing risks posed by regional factors

Aramco’s board to meet to approve SABIC bond plan

The deal is expected to involve the purchase of all or nearly all of the 70 percent stake in SABIC

The Brand Consult is set to redefine the UAE market

Despite many residents and businesses worrying about the economic outlook, forecasts are positive.

Smart Dubai, Building The Happiest City On Earth

Since the year 2000, more people have lived in cities than in rural environments.

Emaar, Emirates NBD top list of GCC 'bargain stocks'

Two of Emaar's listed companies, several of the Gulf's top banks, ranked highly on the Markaz list of undervalued stocks

AlJazira Saudi Equities Fund receives Argaam’s award

The prize reflects the success of our investment approach, our risk management strategy and a recognition of the strong performance of AlJazira Saudi Equity Fund.”

Don’t keep stretching property payment plans too far

Dubai’s developers and buyers need to ensure this doesn’t get excessive

Saudi Real Estate Refinance plans $2.3b in sukuk

SRC will tap domestic and international debt buyers with Islamic bonds

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