12/13/2018
QFC focusing on driving FDI inflows to Qatar: Al-Jaida
Not only have global agencies upgraded the banking sector’s rating, but their forecast for 2019 reflects continued confidence in Qatar’s economy.
Alternative Investments
12/11/2018
Sawari Ventures announces $35m first closing of $70m North Africa fund
This investment in the Sawari Ventures North Africa Fund I fully fits our mandate to support innovation, skilled job creation and access to essential services in the region
12/11/2018
UAE investment group buys key stake in Gulf Navigation
As per the agreement, Goldilocks will be actively collaborating with the management and the board of Gulf Navigation in order to drive an enhanced business performance.
12/10/2018
In Lebanon, empty flats raise fears of real estate collapse
"Some 3,600 unsold apartments exist today in Beirut alone," says Guillaume Boudisseau, an expert at the Ramco real estate consultancy firm.
12/10/2018
Egyptian reforms are driving uptick in foreign investment, minister says
Number of new businesses rose this year as the country expanded its private sector
12/10/2018
Leading Emirates health care, education investor eyes Saudi Arabia
Foundation aims to invest $550 million in GCC and Indian companies by 2021, roughly evenly split between the two regions.
12/10/2018
It’s Been a Turbulent Year. Emerging Markets Are Waiting For a Better 2019
Emerging-market stocks slid deeper into a bear market in October as rising Fed rates pushed up the value of the dollar and a trade war intensified, hitting countries such as Indonesia and South Africa that had weaker fundamentals.
12/10/2018
QNB announces Neymar as Global Brand Ambassador
We are happy to support QNB’s efforts to bring football community together through football
12/10/2018
Oman sovereign fund eyes defensive sectors amid risks for global economy
The International Monetary Fund recently cut its global economic growth forecast for 2018 and 2019
12/09/2018
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to invest $50 billion in India, says Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu had asked the International Finance Corporation to help attract other sovereign funds and pension funds to invest into India.
12/09/2018
Aljazira Capital launches Systematic Investment Program
Aljazira Capital CEO and Managing Director Ziad Aba Al-Khail said savings and investments are two sides of the same coin, and that good planning for the future requires a clear financial plan.
12/07/2018
REITs on the rise throughout the Middle East
In comparison, Singapore had greater than $60 billion in aggregate REIT capitalization over the same time period.
12/07/2018
Dubai’s developers looking elsewhere for funds
With off-plan sales down, they are tapping banks, bulk buyers and contractors to pitch in
12/07/2018
UAE private sector growth remains strong on higher demand
Steep price discounting points to challenging business environment
12/05/2018
UAE on track for higher growth in 2019
Growth projections for 2019 show that economic activity will improve in the non-oil sector
12/05/2018
Middle East investors hunt for property bargains in the UK
Regal London has delivered 1,750 new homes in London over 2 decades.
12/04/2018
London developer opens new office in Dubai
Over the past five years, around 12 per cent of Regal London sales were buyers from the Middle East region, they stated, citing a recent report.
12/03/2018
DGCX Wins ‘Exchange of the Year’ Accolade at Global Investor MENA Awards 2018
The award recognised DGCX’s exceptional performance over the last 12 months
11/30/2018
NBK Capital wins ‘Asset Manager of the Year Kuwait for 2018’
Has won numerous awards for major companies in the region that lead the investment field in terms of performance, innovation and excellence.
11/30/2018
Mutual interests bind the Middle East to Asia
Their boycott of the event risked derailing those meetings, but Padmanathan was confident.