03/26/2018
Abraaj may sell part of investment management business -sources
The talks are focused on Abraaj’s investment management business, a core part of its operations, two of the sources said.
Alternative Investments
03/26/2018
NCB Capital announces launch of a global aviation fund
The portfolio comprises a mix of narrow-body and wide-body Airbus and Boeing aircraft on lease to 14 airlines across the world.
03/26/2018
Business-friendly Bahrain looks to tech for new investors
Bahrain needs oil at $118 a barrel, almost twice the current price, to balance this year's budget
03/25/2018
UAE- Why new Eibor system is a win-win
The new process is expected to make the system efficient and more accurately capture the risk factor.
03/22/2018
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosted to $250 Billion in Fund Tie-Up
Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Investment Council to be combined
03/22/2018
‘Bahrain committed to ensure ideal business climate’
The summit brought together the world’s leading financial institutions, investors, policymakers, regulators, and international trade bodies to discuss the impact of fintech as a driver of disruption and innovation
03/22/2018
Abu Dhabi combines funds to form $250B SWF
Abu Dhabi Investment Council to become part of Mubadala Group
03/22/2018
Bahrain to start investor meetings ahead of multi-tranche dollar bond sale
A transaction will follow, subject to market conditions.
03/22/2018
ADIC To Join Mubadala As Abu Dhabi Continues Merging State-Run Investment Funds
Under the new arrangement, Mubadala’s board will oversee ADIC. The senior management of ADIC, including CEO Eissa al-Suwaidi, will continue to lead the firm, but will answer to Mubadala’s top executive Khaldoon Khalifa al Mubarak.
03/22/2018
No longer all about London for UAE property investors
Regional UK cities, European hubs becoming more popular for UAE real estate investors - report
03/19/2018
GCC’s alternative equity funding set to grow
One major challenge in the region is the exit from the venture capital or private equity investments
03/19/2018
Gulf budget gaps to further narrow in 2018 kuwaits govt revenues increase to kd 13 3bn oil revenues expected to stay at kd 11.7bn in 2017/18
KAMCO Research expects a broader timeline for newer non-oil initiatives going forward.
03/18/2018
Cadillac invests millions in the Middle East in new marketing drive
The company's regional investments are part of a $12 billion global re-branding effort.
03/18/2018
UAE takes pole position in digital banking as trend picks up momentum in the region: Al Masah Capital Report
In a detailed report by Al Masah Capital Limited titled, Digital Banking - ME Trends, digitization continues to take the global economies by storm.
03/18/2018
Egypt names 23 state companies to float shares in privatisation scheme
Egypt aims to raise $4.6 bln from privatisations
03/16/2018
Nexus departs Singapore to focus on Middle East
Nexus Financial Services focused on advising on life, savings and investment products for the city-state’s mass affluent population.
03/16/2018
Russian billionaire eyes Saudi Arabia for Renaissance growth
Mikhail Prokhorov's Renaissance Capital looks to broaden its shareholder base as it plans to expand into new markets
03/16/2018
Bridges to raise $75m impact fund for Israel investment
Sir Ronald Cohen was one of the founders of the fund, which has an overall goal of aiding disadvantaged groups and narrowing social gaps.
03/15/2018
Libya Africa Investment Portfolio Considers Investments in 3 Moroccan Sectors
The visit came at the invitation of the Moroccan Commercial Foreign Bank, which has shared interests with LAIP in a number of African states.
03/15/2018
What's next for GCC family businesses?
These businesses have played a crucial role in securing the region's economic stability, accounting for a major share of businesses in most industries across the region for over a decade now.