12/19/2018
BoI rallies Dubai investors on bilateral investment opportunities
He assured that the chamber would extend all necessary support to improve trade and investment relations between Nigeria and Dubai.
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12/19/2018
Dubai’s property market slump hits construction sector
While 865 developers were registered with the Dubai Land Department in 2018, one in four had projects currently active
12/18/2018
Shuaa Capital begins consolidation after buying Kuwait’s Amwal
Shuaa said earlier this year that it had struck a deal to boost its stake in Amwal to more than 87 percent.
12/17/2018
NBK Capital to be coordinator of largest bond issue in Kuwait for Burgan Bank
CEO outlines NBK Capital’s strategy in interview with Sky News Arabia
12/17/2018
Boom years ahead for Middle East
Growth ahead in next 8-10 years; UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead region
12/17/2018
Saudi pledges Tunisia financial aid of about $830m
Tunisia is struggling to cut its budget deficit and stabilise falling foreign currency reserves
12/17/2018
Qatar Fund building venture capital unit for US startups
Saudi Arabia has since grabbed the spotlight for technology deals after pumping US$3.5 billion into Uber and allocating US$45 billion to SoftBank Group Corp.'s Vision Fund.
12/17/2018
Kuwait allows limitless foreign trade, ownership in bank shares
The ministry said the decision aims to attract and facilitate foreign investment in Kuwait especially in the banking sector.
12/14/2018
UAE Forum Opens Room for Debating 2019 Economic Prospects
The world’s economy is in constant movement.
12/13/2018
Abraaj Credit Fund to Be Taken Over by Kuwait's NBK CapitalNBK to make nominal payment to take over fund’s management
NBK to make nominal payment to take over fund’s management
12/13/2018
Kuwaiti investor spends £39m on London office building
The deal comes despite wider jitters in the commercial property market about rental growth prospects and tenant demand after Britain leaves the EU.
12/13/2018
Building and construction sector vital for realizing ‘New Kuwait 2035’ vision
Al-Subaih said that working towards achieving the vision of “New Kuwait 2035” requires the spirit of work and initiative to overcome all difficulties and obstacles
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.
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